2014 Department of Architecture Academic Scholarships Application (Portfolio) By: Danielle Pomeroy
Hello, my name is Danielle Pomeroy and this is my online portfolio. I am a first year Interior Architecture Major who has a love for Interior Design. I look forward to learning at the University of Oregon in order to enrich my knowledge of Architecture as well as grow as a part of the AAA community and program.
3D Design This painting focuses on 3D design with the use of overlapping arrows creating movement, balance, and depth. A glass bead gel was used on the taupe background to add texture, contrasting the smooth finish of the arrows and gray background.
Acrylic and Glass Bead Gel
"36" by "20"
“Mass Transportation” This photo was taken on a BART platform in San Francisco, CA. It was then edited on Photoshop to emphasis lighting, shadows, depth, and texture.
Photography & Photoshop
12” by 20”
Black & White Photography This photo emphasizes a close up image with a blurred background as well as contrast between black & white. It allows for detail to be seen on the moss and broken pieces of wood.
5� by 9�
Photography
Close Up This is a close up image of a cat where the contrast of texture and balance of color come to life.
7.5� by 10�
Photography
“Periwinkle” This photo concentrates on a close up of the staircase’s end railing. Not only is there a balance of color between complimentary colors but the blurred out background creates a contrast between vertical and horizontal lines and shapes.
5” by 9”
Photography
“Million Grains of Sand”
A balance of color makes this photo work as a whole and the close up of the grains of sand adds a focus for the eye to look at.
Photography
5” by 7”
Interior Loft This pencil drawing emphasizes a spiral staircase inside a city loft. The exposed brick walls add texture as well as balance between light and dark values throughout the drawing.
Pencil Drawing
7 ¾” by 12”
Building Sketch This is pencil drawing of The Palace Hotel in Eugene, OR. It represents history through it’s still standing original design and use as well.
Pencil Drawing
12” by 12”
“Starry Night” This drawing was first drawn with charcoal pencil on white paper and then edited on Photoshop to switch the values. It was published as the inside cover art for my high school’s yearly poetry and art book.
Pen & Ink/ Photoshop
8.5” by 11”
“SJND Student Handbook Design” This design was chosen to be on the front and back cover for my high school’s 2013-2014 student handbook. The complementary colors not only match the school colors but also make the design pop.
Front Cover
Back Cover
Photoshop, Acrylic & Glass Bead Gel
5 ½” by 8 ½”
Thank you for taking the time to review my portfolio and application!