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blockcomposition
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tenaciousseries
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sugarmillreuse
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marineresearchlab
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phenomenaltransparency
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skinnydoublehouse
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portvellmarket
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bryanchildrenstheater
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containerscapes
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personalwork
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rachelwestmoreland06@gmail.com 2 1 4 . 8 5 0 . 8 4 5 0 8107 San Benito Way Dallas, Texas 75218
M y n a m e i s R a c h e l We s t m o re l a n d a n d I a m f ro m D a l l a s , Te x a s . I h a v e a l w a y s followed a passion in the arts and the discovery of new knowledge through design. Architecture presents an entirely different and dynamic world to constantly learn from. The following works contain my undergraduate studies f ro m 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 4 a t Te x a s A & M U n i v e r s i t y a n d t h e B a rc e l o n a A rc h i t e c t u re Center in the exploration of design through architecture.
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blockcomposition The Block Composition Project is an abstract compositional model that uses three small blocks to create a larger design. The first three blocks are formed using solids and voids, each are 3 by 3 by 6 inch wooden blocks, which are then separated into four pieces.
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Twelve total pieces are incoporated into a large wooden base designed to seamlessly flow into all of the small blocks. This compositional heirarchy creates an interesting composition of bass and birch wood.
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tenaciousseries The “tenacious series” is a collection of projects based off of the personal interpretation of this word. The word “tenacious” was chosen because it describes my personality. It is a diagonal dynamic word expressing forceful movement while also remaining anchored and steadfast where needed.
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black+whitecomposition
The Black and White Composition is made of various sizes and combinations of squares and circles superimposed on each other expressing the word “tenacious�. The concept of tenacity is shown through the implied diagonal of shapes on illustration board using ink pens. The shapes remained anchored at the corners of movement, creating a tenacious composition
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cubeproject The Cube Project is also designed based on the word tenacious and is expressed using museum board and cardboard. The shapes within the box create movement that is steadfast by the sharp, designed edges of each shape.
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The design is composed to allow light to reach to the back of the box, creating depth. This is also expressed through pencil drawings using high contrast to define the shapes that create the whole and inspire the three dimensional composition of tenacity.
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thebryanhouse The Bryan House is located in Bryan, Texas. The client desires a small dwelling to be built on a narrow site with strict parameters. The word “tenacious� is inspiration for the housing and landscape design. Slanted roof maintains the expression of tenacity through its size and angle. It creates a diagonal overhang that balances the landscape and awnings implemented on the site.
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The first floor contains the kitchen and dining area, the second floor houses the small bedroom, study, and bathroom. The outdoor patio contains a seating area and vegetation conducive to the area. Enclosing the site maintains privacy with a car port, which contains a cistern for water runoff. The south side of the house presents opportunity for natural lighting. The first and second floors also reamin open to each other for optimum daylighting.
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sugarmillreuse The Santa Barbara Sugar Company is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil in an abandoned and unused sugar mill. The objective of this project is to design an architectural reuse promenade using inspiration from Le Corbusier. The structural integrity of the existing building and trusses must be maintained. The design process was based upon the tenacity of the existing trusses and the geometry they create.
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Developing a Corbusian column and structure grid helped maintain existing structure. A three story floor plan based on the twenty-two degree angle of the trusses is the main inspiration for the geometry. From this stemmed the roof design which is then reflected on the walls to dictate the new windows. The existing windows are then bricked in to preserve the original industrial quality.
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The concept of tenacity is maintained by the open floor space for movement while balconies break the barrier of the existing walls to provide an anchor for the floor plates. The five elements; water, fire, air, earth and metal, had to be represented literally or figratively. Color and material represent each of these elements throughout the project.
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marineresearchlab The Marine Research Center is a collaborative competition project with two other peers developed on St. Croix Island of the US Virgin Islands. The design was based upon the form of the native mangrove trees that occupy the natural reserve and flood region of the site. The center requires an education, research, and living area for the various types of classes and research conducted on the island. The entire complex is prefabricated off site with steel structure and wood siding in order to be replaced easily if there is inclement weather.
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The site plan indicates a flood plain color coded blue, and the nature preserve colored in yellow. The natural envirment is extremely delicate on this site, therefore construction is minimal through prefabrication. The living domes drew inspiration from the mangrove trees, built from steel and wood design to house six students. A cafeteria with a lounge join the dome branches.
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researchcenter The Research Center is designed to be close to the Salt River Bay, where a majority of the marine life thrives. It is built on the flood plain, resulting in elevating each building. All of the roofing on the buildings overhang to optimize rain collection runoff. The center contains teaching labs, classrooms, and wet and dry labs.
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educationcenter
The Education Center contains classrooms for teaching as well as various sizes of conference rooms. The main lobby is the entrance to the complex and all of the circulation is on an elevated deck system to remain above the flood plain. The lobby contains a gallery area as well as touch tanks to accentuate the marine life for the students.
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phenomenaltransparency This project is designed based around the theory of phenomenal transparency. This is the concept of implied space through the various elements of design. The promenade was created in a virtual cube that traversed two levels and must touch each edge of the cube. The Golden Section was used to develop a grid that was transposed in three dimensions to allow for design from all angles.
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The rectilinear volcabulary creates a dynamic space. The model is built using white illustration board to accentuate the space and the design in all dimensions using the golden section.
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skinnydoublehouse The double row house block is located in Tuscon, Arizona facing the south. Each side houses two separate clients, a couple of writers and a real estate developer. The was program developed with a single wall on each floor that separates each house and creates poche for private spaces. The parti of a single wall to dictate a space continues through all three floors to divide the house.
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The writers are a 70 year old man and a 65 year old woman. He is a prominent writer of thrillers; she is a food critic. He requires and library and a quiet place to write. She requires a bright kitchen. They are quiet people who entertain their children and grandchildren.
The real estate developer also resides in the house, a 30 year old single man who develops property downtown. He often entertains clients and investors and is a patron of the arts. He has a large collection of modern art, mainly painting, which he likes to display in his house.
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portvellmarket Port Vell in Barcelona, Spain is a site that is underused as a public space. With collaboration of a partner, it was concluded that the circulation was unclear. Urban corners of the site proved to be important in discovery of this potential marketplace. Three types of continuity needed to be established; path for foot traffic, vision, and discovery.
site boundaries
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vantage points of the site
paths to approach site
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Operative mapping led to four vital corners of buildings that orient vision towards a central area of reference on the site. Four main paths approaching the site allowed for data collection about views towards the market and pedestrian traffic.
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The market was developed through following the paths shown in the operative map. The site is approached through the ramps derived from the pedestrian paths discovered. Entrances to the buildings are only through the market level in order to create engagement with the underground market space.
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The texture and pattern of the facade of the buildings is continued through the public space and the market to accentuate the paths. In order to preserve an urban environment of continuity, the market occupies the -1 level to take advantage of new usable space.
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The building forms were unfolded to reveal new properties related to the facades of each building. Trapezoidal shapes prominent in the diagram were used as detailing to develop a pattern to create the surface texture of the market. Ceramic tiles create a double facade of trapezoids.
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concrete paving and structure
porcelain market stands
ceramic tiling for double facade
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bryanchildrenstheater The Bryan Childrens Theater is located in downtown Bryan, Texas. This area has a historical culture that is important to the community. The theater site consists of a park and a 100 by 200 square foot area separated by a pedestrian road. The theater program contains a black box theater, administration, costume and prop shops, as well as instructional spaces. The total square footage of the project is around 35,000 square feet.
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COMMUNITY THEATER
W. 27TH ST
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PALACE THEATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
S. TEXAS
In collaboration with a partner, a site analysis was carried out in order to better understand the surrounding landmarks. The operative map shown highlights the buildings that have a similar function to a children’s theater. These buildings were related back to the site and became a source of inspiration for the volumes that will separate the program.
S. BRYAN
QUEEN THEATER
W. 29TH ST
E. 29TH ST
MOTHERS DAY OUT POLICE DEPT
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The four story design including the underground floor was established through volume heirarchy. The entrance to the building begins in the park to an underground ramp to accentuate the procession into the grand lobby space and incorporate the park space.
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1. DESIRED ENTRY PROGRESSION AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION TO UNDERGROUND ENTRANCE
The underground grand lobby opens up to the entrance to the black box theater in the main corten steel volume. The black acrylic glass volume provides a double facade of black glass to allow diffused light in. The white volume also has a double facade of a glass fiber screen to provide daylighting.
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2. SLOPE ENTIRE PARK DOWN TO CREATE 1:20 ADA RAMP. MAINTAIN FLAT ENTRY PLAZA
3. ELEVATE AREAS TO CREATE EXITS FROM PARK ACCESSING EXISTING GROUND LEVEL. 3’ DEEP STAIR DOUBLES AS AMPHITHEATER FOR OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES
4. ELEVATE SMALLER AREAS WITH SMALLER CHANGES IN ELEVATION TO CREATE CLUSTERS FOR CONGREGATION
5. VEGETATION
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SCREEN WALL VERTICAL SECTION
SKYLIGHT VERTICAL SECTION DETAIL 1
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1 1/4” TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS
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RUBBER SHIMS
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FLASHING
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2” CONCRETE PAVERS
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1” GRAVEL BEDDING
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15” CONCRETE SLAB AND BEAM
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STEEL C SECTION
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SHEAR STUDS
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ALUMINUM FINISH
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LED LIGHT
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WATERPROOFING
STEEL SHS CROSS BRACING
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WIRE FOR HUNG CIELING
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ADAPTER, EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SECTION
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STEEL C SECTION GRID
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TRIPLE GLAZING IN ALUMINUM-WOOD FRAME
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WIRE HANGER
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GLASS-FIBER FABRIC, SILICONE COATED
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STEEL CHS FACADE FRAME
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The screen on the white volume provides and interesting backlit effect at night. It is held onto the facade with a clamp system. The skylights in the ramp are also light at night, which is supported by a concrete slab and beam system.
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OPEN OFFICE
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ROOF PEDESTRIAN
100 psf
MANUFACTURE - HEAVY
250 psf
SW-113
G-322
G-345
T-301
T-302 B-341
C-009
G-324
MULTI-PURPOSE / LUNCH ROOM
TRANSFER BEAMS
MANUFACTURE - LIGHT
B-340
100 psf
B-344
LOBBIES
SW-003
G-318
100 psf
SW-010
DINING
40 psf
B-335
100 psf
B-337
DANCE HALL
B-336
100 psf
SW-011
G-343
G-344 G-320
40 psf
B-339
CLASSROOM
SW-009
C-102
COSTUME WORKSHOP
40 psf
G-319
B-343
CONFERENCE
ELEVATOR LOBBY
OFFICE
250 psf
G-323
PROP SHOP
CORRIDORS - PUBLIC
STORAGE - HEAVY
C-101
G-321 SW-005 B-338
DIR. OFFICE WAITING
CORRIDORS - PRIVATE
100 psf
125 psf
SW-006
RECEPTION
ASSEMBLY
STORAGE - LIGHT
SW-004
MEETING
DIR. ASSIST.
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EQUIPMENT
SW-008
MECH & ELECT
T-303
T-304
T-312 B-304
B-311
SW-017
G-304
B-307
G-337
C-113 G-333 C-112
B-319
G-332 C-111
The HVAC systems were selected based on the importance of zoning the theater separately from the rest of the spaces. This space must be conditioned separately and without vibrations from the other systems as to not alter the acoustics within the theater.
C-208
G-334
C-114
C-007
B-318
1F LIVE LOADS 3F LIVE LOADS
G-343
G-335
G-338
B-330
B-334
G-331 C-110
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B-317
DANCE STUDIO
G-344
G-336
B-316
CLASSROOM
B-329
G-341 C-008
G-342
G-314
C-109
ELEVATOR LOBBY
STORAGE
G-339
G-329
MULTIPURPOSE
CLASSROOM
B-333
B-327
C-108
MEETING STORAGE
B-328
B-315
B-320
B-332 G-340
C-207
OUTDOOR PATIO
SUPPLIES
KITCHEN
B-331
SW-023
B-326 G-328
G-313
C-106
G-306
SW-024
G-305
SW-019 B-314
G-307
SW-022
B-325
G-317 SW-025
SW-020
B-313
B-308
B-312
SW-021
C-209
C-201
OPEN OPEN OFFICE OFFICE
B-321
G-316
B-306
G-330
SENIOR STAFF
G-315 C-210
G-302
B-303 G-303
2F LIVE LOADS
SW-118
C-105
OUTDOOR PATIO
SENIOR STAFF
CANTILEVER
G-301
T-309
T-310
MULTI-PURPOSE / LUNCH ROOM
SENIOR STAFF
SW-114
C-104
COSTUME WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE
B-310
CANTILEVER
ELEVATOR LOBBY
B-305
C-206
PROP SHOP
B-309
G-312
WAITING
G-311 C-202
DIR. OFFICE
DIAGONAL BRACING
DIR. ASSIST.
RECEPTION
B-302
T-313
C-205
MEETING
B-342
B-345
OPEN OFFICE
T-308
T-311
G-308
EQUIPMENT
B-301
C-204
MECH & ELECT
G-310
G-309
PAINT SHOP
C-103
MEZZANINE
G-326
T-307
C-203
SCENE SHOP
The structural system chosen is steel in order to support the cantilever and variety of live loads used in the design, with shear walls supporting the blackbox theater space. Framing plans and a bones model were calculated in order to properly support the program.
TRANSFER COLUMNS
BLACK BOX THEATER
G-325
T-305
T-306
ZONE 1 | BLACK BOX THEATER VARIABLE AIR VOLUME SYSTEM ZONE 2 | ADMINISTRATION MULTIZONE SYSTEM ZONE 2 | THEATER SUPPORT & CLASSROOMS MULTIZONE SYSTEM
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1F HVAC ZONING AND DUCT PATHS
2F HVAC ZONING AND DUCT PATHS
3F HVAC ZONING AND DUCT PATHS
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P L AY S C A P E S _ C O M P E T I T I O N
containerscapes This competition calls for a design medium to be adapted by an abandoned area of a city. We developed a module system created by reused shipping containers that are able to be adapted to any site condition. The four modules make up a system of adaptive reuse and sustainable structures that invoke exploration and discovery.
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Each module has its own unique design that is capable of connecting to the next module. The containers are capable of virtually any layout and placement on any site; the variation of program can also be selected by the community as to which modules they would like to experience.
Durability shipping containers are designed to be able to structurally carry heavy loads as well as the ability to be stacked.
Strength due to their high strength, containers are useful for secure storage and resist harsh environments.
Modular to simplify design and transport, containers are made to the same standard measurements that allow them to be combined and interlocked easily.
Transport Shipping containers are durable and inexpensive; this project is completely prefabriacted prior to transport. All of the components of each module are stored inside of each shipping container, which is also intended to be left on site. This concept allows for the opinion of the public to be taken into account,
prefabricated modules can be easily transported by various means such as ship, truck, or rail.
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soundmodule
Rod - Framing Connection
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Luminescent Plastic
Wooden Rods
HSS Rods Framing - Container Connection
Designed to interact with a person’s sense of sound, sight, and touch, the module contains rods of varied heights and materials connected to a track system that allows the programming to spill onto the site surrounding the module. The module can be activated during the day and night time cycles for different experiences. During the night, the plastic tubing emits its own light that it had captured during the daytime.
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vegetationmodule
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Canopy - Bolt Connection
Designed to bring topography and vegetation into the playscape, this modules encourages visitors to explore levels of the architectrual hill but also allows for visitors to claim a block of the hill as their own for a period of time to have a picnic orread a book. When placed on the site, this container takes shape by the roof telescoping up into a louvered canopy which in turn allows the longitudinal corrugation walls to fold down and garden boxes to slide into place. The longitudinal corrugated panels then slide using the track system to help stitch the module into the existing site.
Corrugation - Track Connection
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stairmodule
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Plexiglass
Wood
Steel
Assembled
In Transport
Designed to attach to Seating or Sound Modules depending on the demands of the site. The shipping container is divided into sections that are connected by a sliding joint system that is then bolted into place. Brackets also provide added structural support to the container sections. Wooden blocks on plexiglass stairs create interesting functions within the module, intended to provide seating or areas of play and variation.
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seatingmodule
Hanging Chair Track
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Wood Seating + Table
Plan: Level 2
Wood Decking
Netting
Plan: Level 1
Designed to allow for variation seating, picnic style tables and seating are anchored to the reinforced inner panels of the module. Hanging seating is found inside of the container. A track system installed along the ceiling allows for the users to create their own groups of seating arrangements, as the hanging seats are moveable along a close-looped track. Layout lounge type seating is found on the roof of the container. A backing folds out from within the installed wood decking, allowing the layout lounge seating to be used.
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Layout 01
Layout 02
Sound + Seating + Vegetation + Stair
Seating + Vegetation
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Layout 03 Seating + Stair
Layout 04 Sound + Vegetation
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personalwork The following contains my own personal work, ranging from painting in oil, acrylic, and water color, including drawings in pencil, ink and pastels. Sketches with pen are also shown of various designs observed.
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