What a Mess!

I really enjoyed this assignment and I think I have improved when it comes to drawing objects. People are still pretty difficult for me though. I had no problem drawing messy areas since my room is ALWAYS a mess! My favorite were the last two drawings I did because I spent the most time on them and I was slow and deliberate with my strokes. It takes a lot of time and work to make a drawing beautiful with cross-hatching. It makes you really appreciate the drawings where the artist's cross-hatching is soft and life-like.

Lead Pencil Studio Exhibit

The signs of a pack rat

First Project of the New Semester

2x4
Objective: design a self-sustained system
Parameters: make no less than six cuts.
use all the material provided; no more, no less.
use no fasteners and no adhesives

At first I loathed this project; however, once I got into the workshop I really got into it. I was inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. My approach was very minimalist. I made a groove through the center of the entire 2x4. Then I took a piece of the side and made the square and rectangular shapes that fit into the groove. We had to use every last piece of the 2x4 and other than the pieces that ended up as sawdust I used every single piece. I can't wait to use the wood shop again!

Here are a few of my first ideations and my final idea.

Textured Leaves

A little Photoshop fun with our final assignment before winter break! I really loved this drawing activity, even though it would have been a lot better in the fall when the leaves were beautiful colors and not all of them were dead. But that is the sign that the Holidays are coming! Merry Christmas to all my IARCers, I hope everyone has a wonderful break.

A Moment In Time: A Time Capsule Completed

People were waiting for the scanner so I didn't get a chance to upload my orthographic drawing properly, I will be sure to upload it tomorrow morning though.

Sustainability for a Better Future

What is Sustainable or 'Green' design? Water shortages, pollution, and the disappearance of millions of non-renewable resources are all caused by the production of products. Green design is making a conscience effort to preserve as much of the earth's resources as possible when buying or making anything from carpet to roofing systems. Everything can be made 'green. When making something out of wood for instance, one can choose where to buy their wood from. Companies that are sustainable in the wood industry replant trees and make sure their impact on the environment is as small as possible. What's even cooler about green design is that items still can be beautiful and sustainable.


Sustainable Design is Achievable
1. Green Roofs
2. Sustainable Textiles and Fabrics
3. Energy Efficient Windows
4. Energy Efficient Insulation
5. Energy Efficient Lights
6. Bamboo/Cork Flooring
7. Solar Powered Roofs
8. Recyclable Building Materials
9. Eco-friendly plastics
10. Materials approved by environmental groups such as LEED