Inna Nazarenko Work Portfolio 2021 by InnaNa

CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL

313-317 KENNEDY STREET NW

218 CEDAR STREET NW

13 HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PASSION PROJECTS

17 PAINTINGS & MURALS 19 FURNITURE REFINISHING

ANALYSIS OF JUBILEE CHURCH, RICHARD MEIER

313-317 KENNEDY ST NW SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS PM: EMILIE ROTTMAN CLIENT: LOCK 7 DEVELOPMENT PHASES: SD - CD 2020-2021

synopsis BEGINNING IN 2020, THIS DESIGN SEEKS TO DEMO AND REDEVELOP AN EXISITING LAUNDROMAT AND PARKING LOT ON AN IRREGULAR SHAPE LOT. IN ORDER TO AVOID THE COST AND TIME IMPLICATIONS OF A RAZE PERMIT, THE PROPOSAL SEEKS TO KEEP 50% OF THE EXISTING EXTERIOR WALLS. THE LOT SHAPE WAS ONE OF THE MAIN CHALLENGES OUR DESIGN TEAM FACED, PARTICULARLY THE REAR YARD LOT LINE. THE SETBACK REQUIRED FROM THE REAR PUSHED OUR TEAM TO INTRODUCE A WIDER VARIETY OF UNITS TO MAXIMIZE THE NUMBER OF UNITS WITHIN THE BUILDING. **RENDERING ON PAGE 1 DONE BY MM VISUALIZATION STUDIO**

street view

location

0’

200’

site

313-317 KENNEDY STREET NW Washington, DC 20011

EXTERIOR STUDIES 11-13-2020

south facade development

STREET VIEW - SOUTHWEST

SD-02

21 12

5 11

11 6

20 11

12 11

5 4

8 4 2

12 11

first floor plan

cellar floor plan 0’

0’

10’

outdoor space WITH WIDESPREAD COVID-19 CASES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, ONE OF THE MAIN GOALS OF THE DESIGN WAS TO ENSURE PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE FOR ALL 24 UNITS. ALL UNITS ARE PROVIDED A BALCONY, AREAWAY, OR PRIVE ROOF DECK. OCCUPANTS HAVE THE ADDITIONAL OPTION TO ENJOY THE AMENITY ROOF DECK ACCESSIBLE TO THE WHOLE BUILDING.

12 12 10

16 12

fourth floor plan 0’

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

property line existing wall to remain lobby mail & packages platform lift elevator egress stairs (2) one bedroom unit (19)* one bedroom + den unit (2) two bedroom (3) areaway

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.

10’

penthouse floor plan 0’

10’

balcony unit roof terrace building roof terrace building lounge amenity green roof solar panels bike storage mechanical equipment electrical equipment parking (6) trash area *(1) two story unit

218 CEDAR ST NW SQUARE 134 ARCHITECTS PM: SAMSON CHENG CLIENT: NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PHASES: DD-CD 2018-2020

synopsis ALONG CARROLL STREET NW, A MIXED-USE CORRIDOR ENSURES RESIDENTS ALONG THAT CORRIDOR AND DWELLERS IN THE NEARBY LOW AND MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE HAVE CONVENIENT ACCESS TO GOODS AND SERVICES. ALONG THIS CORRIDOR BETWEEN THE TAKOMA PARK METRO AND THE MARYLAND-D.C. BORDER EXISTS A CONVENIENCE STORE TO BE RAZED WITH A NEW DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE ITS PLACE. AT THE START OF THE PROJECT, THE PROJECT TEAM AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS PRIORITIZED PERFECTING THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH DENSITY TO LOW DENSITY BY WAY OF THE MASSING OF THE NEW DEVELOPMENT. ANOTHER ONE OF THESE STRATEGIES INCLUDED THE PROGRAMMING: A MIXED USE PODIUM CONSTRUCTION BUILDING WITH A PARKING GARAGE BELOW GRADE, RETAIL SPACES AT THE GROUND FLOOR, AND 36 RESIDENTIAL CONDOS ABOVE. **RENDERINGS ON PAGES 7-8 WERE A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN BRYAN SAMUEL AND I**

birds eye - existing

birds eye - proposed

xed

use

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sit

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n te de odera al m & nti low reside

takoma park metro

B RIC K 1 RED BRCIK SMOOTH

cd set excerpts AT THE TIME I JOINED THE PROJECT TEAM, THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE HAS BEEN MOSTLY COMPLETE. MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROJECT TOOK THE PROJECT THROUGH PERMIT AND A COMPILED CONSTRUCTION SET READY FOR CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IN LATE 2021. DUE TO THE SIZE OF THIS PROJECT (8,400 SF), THE ASSORTMENT OF EXTERIOR MATERIALS, AND THE PROGRAMMATIC USES THAT REQUIRE DIFFERENT WALL TYPES, IT WAS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR THE PERMIT SET TO BE CLEAR AND ORGANIZED. THE SET ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH MATERIAL SAMPLE IMAGES, A WALL TYPE SCHEDULE WITH CLEAR LABELED LAYERS, WALL SECTIONS AT UNIQUE LOCATIONS, AND ENLARGED UNIT “TYPES” WITH THEIR OWN PLANS AND REFLECTED CEILING PLANS.

B RIC K 1 RED BRCIK SMOOTH

BK-1

BK-

BK-1

BRICK 1 Running Bond

HP-1

BK-3

1' - 6"

E X T E R I O R F IN I S H L E G E N D SEE SHEET A0012 FOR DETAILS

BK-3

5 1/4"

12' - 0"

PENTHOUSE HEIGHT

HP-1

BK-1

ST-1

CST-1

HP-1

MP-1

MP-2 BK-3

BK-2

BK-1

BK-3

MP-2

- 11 1/4" 5' - 8 3/4"

1 1/4"

2 1/2"

1' - 3"

1' - 0 1/4"

1' - 4"

6 A4005

T.O. PH PARAPET 345' - 0 3/4" PENTHOUSE ROOF 343' - 8 3/4" T.O. PARAPET 338' - 0" PENTHOUSE /

STONE VENEER

CAST STONE

FIBER CEMENT PANEL Hardie Reveal

COMPOSITE METAL PANEL

B1 1' - 6"

BRICK 2 Stack Bond

5 1/4"

BK-5

3X3 AREA FOR DCRA USE BUILDING HEIGHT - ZONING

BRICK 2 Running Bond

A1 A1 B1 B1

54' - 0"

BK-4

PENTHOUSE HEIGHT 54' - 0"

BRICK 1 Soldier Bond

65' - 7"

BK-3

BUILDING HEIGHT - ZONING

M E T A L T R IM ALUMINUM TO MATCH STOREFRONT COLOR

BRICK 1 Stacked Bond

65' - 7"

P E RF OR A T E D ME T A L P A NE L ALUMINUM ROUND HOLES STAGGERED

F IB E R C E M E N T P A NE L HARDIE REVEAL

BK-2

HEIGHT FROM AVERAGE PLANE - IBC 12'GRADE - 0" BUILDING HEIGHT FROM AVERAGE GRADE BUILDING PLANE - IBC

CAST STONE S QU A R E 1 3 4 A RC H IT E C T S 1501 11th St NW Suite 3 D2 D2 Washington DC 20001 202.328.0134

PROJECT TITLE:

2 1 8 C e d a r S tr e e t NaW W sh in gto n , DC 20012 CAST STONE DRAWING TITLE:

WEST ELEVA TION KEYNOTE LEGEND KEYNOTE

DESCRIPTION CONCRETE CAP AT PLANTER WALLS, TYP.

CONCRETE CAP AT PLANTER WALLS, TYP.

PERFORATED METAL PANEL McNichols Aluminum, Round Holes Staggered

B RIC K 2 GREY BRICK STEEL

S T O NE V E N E E R

P E RF OR A T E D ME T A L P A NE L ALUMINUM ROUND HOLES STAGGERED

F IB E R C E M E N T P A NE L HARDIE REVEAL

M E T A L T R IM ALUMINUM TO MATCH STOREFRONT COLOR

B RIC K 2 GREY BRICK STEEL

-2

S T O NE V E N E E R

M E T A L T R IM ALUMINUM TO MATCH STOREFRONT COLOR

BK-2

BK-3

BK-1

BK-3

MP-2

A1 A1

C1 A1

B1 B1

A3 A3

C4 C4 A3 A3

A3 A3

C2 C2

C4 A3

C2 C2

C4 C4 A3 A3

A3 A3

C4 C4 A3 A3

A3 A3

C2 C2

A3 A3

C4 C4 A3 A3

A3 A3

C2 C2

A1 A1 D1

B1 B1 D2

A1 A3

BK-2 B1

C2 13' - 0" 10' - 8"

4' - 11 1/4" 5' - 8 3/4"

1' - 11 1/4"

C2 A3

A3 A3

B1 B1 D2

BK4

BK-1 A1 A1 D1 BK-2

1'12' - 4"- 2 3/4"

2' - 0"

C2 A3

3' - 3 3/4"

4' - 11 10' 1/4"- 8" 5' - 8 3/4"

12'10' - 2- 8" 3/4"

C4 A3

BK-2

C4 A3

C2 A3

GRADE PLANE AT 279'

BK4

BK-1

C2 A3

BK-2

10' - 8"

2' 12' - 0" - 6"

13' - 0"

T.O. PARAPET 338' - 0" PENTHOUSE / ROOF 333' - 0 3/4"

KEM

T.O. PH PARAPET 345' - 0 3/4" PENTHOUSE ROOF 4TH 343' - 8FLR 3/4" 320' - 10"

GRADE PLANE AT 279'

T.O. PARAPET 338' - 0" PENTHOUSE / ROOF 3RD 333' - 0FLR 3/4" 310' - 2"

2ND FLR 299' - 6" 4TH FLR 2ND FLR ROOF 320' - 10" 297' - 6"

3RDFLR FLR 1ST 310'--6" 2" 284' CURB (BHMP) 284' - 0" 2ND FLR 299' - 6" 2ND FLR ROOF 297' - 6" CELLAR FLOOR 271' - 6" 1ST FLR 284' - 6" CURB (BHMP) 284' - 0"

T.O. PH PARAPET 345' - 0 3/4" PENTHOUSE ROOF 343' - 8 3/4"

MP-2

1' - 0 1/4"

1' - 11 1/4"

BK-1

BK-3

2' - 2 1/2"

BK-2

BK-3

1' - 3"

6 A4005 C4

HP-1

BK-2

BK-3

2' - 2 1/2"

1' - 3"

1' - 0 1/4"

1' - 4"

3' - 3 3/4"

K-2

6 A4005

HP-1

BK-2

BK-3

P E RF OR A T E D ME T A L P A NE L ALUMINUM ROUND HOLES STAGGERED

F IB E R C E M E N T P A NE L HARDIE REVEAL

Comments

N/A N/A METAL STUDS

Type U01 U02

Width 8 1/4" 10 3/4"

Framing Width

UL No.

5 1/2" 6"

U309 U419

Fire RRating Value

STC

1 HR 1 HR

N/A N/A METAL STUDS

21 21

1. AIR BARRIER TO COMPLY WITH ASTM E 2357, ASTM E 1667. MATERIALS REQUIRE SEALED JOINTS 2. ALL SOURCES OF AIR LEAKAGE IN THE BUILDING ENVELOPE ARE SEALED, CAULKED, GASKETED OR WEATHER STRIPPED TO MINIMIZE AIR LEAKAGE 3. FLOOR INSULATION TO BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS, X01 AND SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT WITH / PENTHOUSE UNDERSIDE OF FLOOR ROOF - 0 3/4" 4. CEILING INSULATION TO BE 333' INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. BLOWN INS MARKED EVERY 300 FT² 5. COMBUSTIBLE EXTERIOR WALL U01 COVERINGS X1 SHALL BE TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 268. WHERE INSTALLED ON EXTERIOR 4 WALLS HAVING A FIRE SEPARATION A5008 DISTANCE OF FIVE FEET OR LESS, COMBUSTIBLE EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS SHALL NOT EXHIBIT A1 SUSTAINED FLAMING AS DEFINED IN 4TH FLR NFPA 268 320' - 10" 6. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING MATERIAL TO MEET VOC STANDARDS OF THE GREEN CONSTURCTION CODE A108.2 U01 A108.4 7. SLAB EDGE INSULATION TO COMPLY 5 WITH C402.1.1 A5008 8. CONCRETE BEAMS AND COLUMNS ARE FIRE RATED PER IBC 721.1(1) - 5.1.1 9. ALTERNATE SOUND MAT FOR 1/4" A1 GYPCRETE: INSTALL USG SAM-N25 (1/4”) SOUND MAT IN LIEU OF3RD USGFLR 310' - 2" SAM-N40 (3/8”) SOUND MAT EVERYWHERE EXCEPT UNDER TUBS/SHOWERS. POUR 1” OVER U01 SOUND MAT AND 1.25” AT TUBS/SHOWERS. INCLUDES 2 MOBILIZATIONS. 10. ALTERNATE SOUND MAT FOR GYPCRETE - INSTALL USG SAM-N12 (1/8”) SOUND MAT IN LIEU OF USG SAM-N40 (3/8”) SOUND MAT EVERYWHERE EXCEPT UNDER 2ND FLR 299' - 6" TUBS/SHOWERS. POUR ¾” OVER 2ND FLR ROOF SOUND MAT AND ¾” AT 297' - 6" TUBS/SHOWERS. INCLUDES 1 MOBILIZATION. C2 11. AIR BARRIER VE: A. DELTA FAÇADES TO THE ABOVE GROUND AREAS BEHIND FIBER CEMENT PANELS. B. DELTA FLASHING TO ALL OPENINGS C. DELTA STRATUS SA PERMEABLE SHEET APPLIED MEMBRANE TO THE WALLS BEHIND ALL OTHER FACADES D. ALL AREAS REQUIRING TRANSITION MEMBRANES WILL BE PRIMED AND HAVE DELTA FLASHING, INCLUDING DISSIMILAR MATERIALS, AND ALL WINDOW/DOOR OPENINGS. E. ALL EDGES OF TRANSITION MEMBRANE WILL BE SEALED WITH DELTA THAN F. EXCLUDING ALL AVB UNDER THE ROOF MEMBRANE, BACK SIDE OF ALL PARAPETS AND HIGH TEMP BLUESKIN, AVB CALLED OUT ON FACE OF OVERHANGS.

Comments

PENTHOUSE / ROOF 333' - 0 3/4"

SEE SCHED.

FIBER CEMENT PANEL

ONRY

3/4" FURRING

CE MIN.

CONTINUOUS RIGID INSULATION, R-7.5 MIN, TYPE U02 ONLY

OUS RIGID INSULATION, T Y P E X 0 2 O NL Y

RRIER, AIR BARRIER, AND PLANE, T YPE X02 ONLY

VAPOR BARRIER, AIR BARRIER, AND DRAINAGE PLANE, T YPE U 02 ONL Y

PLANE (VAPOR PERMEABLE BUILDING USE WRAP), TYPE X01 ONLY

4TH FLR DRAINAGE PLANE (VAPOR PERMEABLE BUILDING PAPER, HOUSE WRAP), TYPE U01 ONLY320' - 10"

X EXTERIOR SHEATHING

LATION, X01 - R-20 MIN, -21AND X02 - R-13 MIN

U01

. USE MOISTURE RESISTANT WET LOCATIONS

5/8"

STC

N/A N/A

BATT INSULATION, U01 - R-20 MIN, 5 1/2" = R-21 AND U02 - R-13 MIN 5/8" GWB. USE MOISTURE RESISTANT GWB AT WET LOCATIONS

3RD FLR 310' - 2"

X01

3/4" 3/4"

SCHED. 5/8" 2"

SHAFT

Rg Value

5/8" TYPE X EXTERIOR SHEATHING STUD FRAMING, SEE SCHEDULE FOR SIZING AND MATERIAL. SPACING PER UL DESIGN NO.

MING, SEE SCHEDULE FOR SIZING RIAL. SPACING PER UL DESIGN NO.

TYPE E - DEMISING

Comments

61 61

Type E01 E02 E03

Width 7 1/4" 6 1/2" 8 1/2"

Framing Width

UL No.

5 1/2" 3 1/2" 5 1/2"

U305 U305 U305

Fire RRating Value 1 HR 2 HR 2 HR

N/A N/A C2 N/A

STC 57 58 58

Comments 2ND FLR 299' - 6"

2ND FLR ROOF 297' - 6"

E02 & E03 E01 X02

1ST FLR 284' - 6"

5/8" GWB. USE MOISTURE CURB (BHMP) RESISTANT GWB AT WET 284' - 0" LOCATIONS, DOUBLE LAYER GWB FOR E02 & E03 Y01

FIBER CEMENT PANEL

3/4" FURRING

Z04SCHEDULE FOR WOOD STUDS, SEE SIZING. SPACING PER UL DESIGN NO.

5/8" GWB AT INTERIOR SHEATHING ON EXTERIOR

GWB. USE MOISTURE GWB AT WET LOCATIONS

1/2" RESILIENT CHANNEL

SHAFTLINER

ACE

INSULATION TO FIT MING ON BOTH SIDES

BATT INSULATION TO FIT WITHIN FRAMING

U01

PENTHOUSE / ROOF 333' - 0 3/4"

U01

8 A5008

5 A5008

Sim

X01

Sim

4TH FLR 320' - 10"

U01 U01 6 A5008

S QU A R E 1 3 4 A RC H IT E C T S 1501 11th St NW Suite 3 Washington DC 20001 202.328.0134

5 A5008

Sim

3RD FLR 310' - 2"

PROJECT TITLE: U01

2 1 8 C e d a r S tr e e t NaW W sh in gto n , DC 20012 A1

X01

DRAWING TITLE:

WALL TYPES

2ND FLR 299' - 6"

2ND FLR ROOF 297' - 6"

2ND FLR ROOF 297' - 6" C2

1ST FLR 284' - 6" CURB (BHMP) 284' - 0" Z04

DATE

CELLAR FLOOR 271' - 6"

1 2 6

5/8" 5/8"

5/8" 5/8" SCHED. 1/2"

PENTHOUSE / ROOF 333' - 0 3/4"

3X3 AREA FOR DCRA USE

CELLAR FLOOR 271' - 6"

OD STUDS. SPACING GN NO. AND STC DATIONS

PENTHOUSE ROOF 343' - 8 3/4"

DESCRIPTION

21 21

STC

T.O. PH PARAPET 345' - 0 3/4"

G E NE R A L N O T E S - W A L L , F L O O R , R O O F

TPR Revision 1 TPR Revision 2 VE/CD Set

Rg Value

TYPE U - FIBER CEMENT

10.25.19 11.22.19 05.10.20

5 A4002

SING

Rg Value

WEST FACADE WALL SECTION 5 1/4" = 1'-0"

A4002

TYPE A - UNIT INTERIOR

STC

Comments

Type

Width

Framing Width

UL No.

Fire RRating Value

STC

Comments

WEST FACADE WALL SECTION 4 1/4" = 1'-0"

3 A4002

WEST FACADE WALL SECTION 3 KEY PLAN: 1/4" = 1'-0"

2 A4002

WEST FACADE WALL SECTION 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

2' - 7 1/4"

A01

A01 1

3 A

A02

A01 6

A01

103

EQ EQ

A01

103

101

A01

4' - 2 5/8"

11' - 7 3/4"

101

103

2' - 7 1/4"

A01 A

3' - 8 3/4"

A01 EQ

100

4' - 2 5/8"

3' - 0"

A01 A

3' - 8 3/4"

EQ EQ

A01

3' - 2 19/32"

3' - 0"

3' - 2 19/32"

3' - 0"

3' - 2 19/32"

A 4' - 5 3/4"

D 106 Q

F Q

UNIT TYPE 7 - FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"

5 A1102

A01 EQ

EQ EQ

B EQ

5 A1102

A1102

A01

A01 EQ

UNIT TYPE 7 - RCP 1/4" = 1'-0"

UNIT TYPE 7 - FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0"

6 A1102

201 G

5 A1102

4' - 0"

' - 4 1/2"

2' - 6"

A01

103

A01

6' - 2"

4' - 0"

3' - 0"

4' - 0"

2' - 6"

3' - 8 3/4"

A01

3' - 0"

2' - 6"

EQ EQ

2' - 5 1/8" 4' - 5 3/4"

2' - 6 3/4"

A 3' - 8 3/4"

106

U 1

HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SMOLEN EMR ILKOVITCH ARCHITECTS PM: DAVE FISCHER CLIENT: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHASES: CD - CA 2016-2018

synopsis THE DESIGN CONSTRAINTS INCLUDED ACCOMMODATING A.D.A, KEEPING AN 8’ CORRIDOR EGRESS CLEARANCE, AND REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION TO BE BUILT-IN CASEWORK.

HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS SITUATED IN PASADENA, MARYLAND. THE SCHOOL HAS BEEN RENOVATED AND MODERNIZED. ONE OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON A GRAND TREE NEAR THE PROPOSED FRONT ENTRANCE.

THE SOLUTION FEATURES TWO PLANES THAT BEGIN INDIVIDUALLY, MEET TO BECOME ONE, AND CONTINUE TO FLOW. CONSEQUENTLY, ALL STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SIT TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, IT OFFERS A SURFACE TO DISPLAY STUDENT ARTWORK TO A VISITOR WALKING THE HALL.

AT THE TIME I JOINED THE TEAM, THE PROJECT WAS IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF THE BUILDING HAD ALREADY BEEN DESIGNED, THE CORRIDOR PASSING ALONG THE GRAND TREE LACKED A POINT OF STASIS TO APPRECIATE THE OLD OAK.

5’ 0’

20’ 10’

grand tree supporting spaces

p.22

classrooms courtyard circulation resources art & science labs

front entrance

p.1

plan

elevation

axon

D sections

PASSION PROJECTS 2017-2021

paintings & murals ARTISTIC PROJECTS IN MY FREE TIME ALLOW ME TO PRACTICE MY DESIGN, MANUAL, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS WHILE EVOKING A MEDITATIVE MIND AND FEELINGS OF SATISFACTION. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRAWN TO PAINT, FROM ACRYLIC TO WATER COLOR (OPPOSITE PAGE). IN THE LAST HANDFUL OF YEARS I’VE EXPANDED FROM CANVASES TO WALLS. FOUR YEARS AGO, I BUILT A WALL IN MY APARTMENT IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM. THE WALL WAS TO BE REMOVED BEFORE THE LEASE EXPIRED. THE BLANK CANVAS INSPIRED A WELCOMING STATEMENT PIECE AS SOMEONE ENTERED THE APARTMENT THAT DYNAMICALLY GUIDED THEM TO THE CORE OF THE APARTMENT. I USED MY SKILLS IN ILLUSTRATOR TO CREATE ITERATIONS OF THE WALL DESIGN AS

SEEN IN EXHIBITION 1. AFTERWARDS, I BOUGHT BLUE, PURPLE, AND WHITE WALL PAINT TO MIX THE COLORS I NEEDED. THE PROCESS AND FINAL PRODUCT CAN BE SEEN IN EXHIBITION 2. FOLLOWING THIS WALL PAINTING, I WAS ASKED TO PAINT A CENTERPIECE FOR A BABY BOY’S ROOM. THE HOME OWNERS KNEW THEY WANTED A TREE AND A LION WHEN THEY APPROACHED ME. FROM THERE I WAS I ABLE TO CREATE THE COMPOSITION, DECIDE THE PLACEMENT WITHIN THE ROOM, AND MIX THE PAINTS NECESSARY FROM A LIMITED PALETTE. THE FINAL PRODUCT AS SEEN IN EXHIBITION 3 SPANS TWO WALLS AND A CEILING. THE TREE AND LION ARE HAND SKETCHED AND PAINTED WHILE THE LEAVES ARE CREATED BY DABBING A SPONGE IN GREEN PAINT.

furniture refinishing ANOTHER OUTLET FOR MY DESIRE TO PAINT HAS BEEN FURNITURE REFINISHING. OVER THE LAST YEAR, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REFINISH TWO TABLES, ONE SIDE TABLE AND ONE DINING TABLE. THE SIDE TABLE WAS INHERITED AND DID NOT FULLY FIT THE AESTHETIC OF THE SURROUNDING FURNITURE. THIS TABLE REQUIRED TAKING OFF THE PREVIOUS PATTERN USING CITRISTRIP. IN ORDER TO FIT THE ART DECO/MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE, A HAND-CUT A STENCIL OUT OF POSTER BOARD USING AN EXACTO KNIFE WAS MADE. AFTER ENSURING THE STENCIL WAS FIRMLY IN PLACE ON THE TABLE, GOLD SPRAY PAINT WAS USED TO APPLY THE PATTERN. THE DINING TABLE WAS BOUGHT AT A MOVING SALE. THE FOLDING LEAF TABLE WAS PERFECT FOR THE SMALL APARTMENTS OF D.C., HOWEVER, THE BLACK PAINT ABSORBED THE POSITIVE ENERGY OF THE ROOM. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT, THE TABLE HAD TO SEPARATED PIECE BY PIECE, SANDED, PRIMED, AND PAINTED. THE LEGS WERE COLORED WITH A BLUE WOOD STAIN AND SANDED FOR A WEATHERED LOOK. THE TABLE TOP WAS PAINTED WITH A MATTE WHITE CHALK PAINT. THE FINAL PRODUCT IN PLACE BRIGHTENS UP THE ROOM WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF COLORS.