ARCH 29A MIDTERM PORTFOLIO SCOTT REAL
I find any type of creativity to be stimulating, whether it is drawing, writing or painting. It can be as complex as designing a garment, room, or building, or as simple as developing a better method of organizing one’s silverware, or sock drawer. In any type of creative endeavor, the process can easily be as important as the resulting final product. Anytime I can see results of my labor I am left with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Drawing is no different than any other creative process. From the initial viewing of the object to be captured on paper to the finished piece of art, the entire process can be both cathartic and rewarding. I also find the process of drawing to be very stimulating. As in any discipline, continued practice improves the technique, and resulting product. I prefer drawing in pencil, as it allows me to improve the final product. I also find drawing to be a wonderful way to pass the time, almost an escape from whatever is going on in my life. While Architecture 29A is the first drawing class I have taken since High School, I have spent time over the years drawing. I prefer drawing architecture, furniture, and greenery to people or animals. I’m not sure why that is. Probably because I am better at those models, but it could also be that they interest me more. I am studying Interior Design and have a background in furniture and Interiors. Improving my drawing skills can only assist me with this career. If I am unable to sketch an idea for a client, or for a vendor I may be unable to properly convey my ideas. I have used my drawing skills in the past to accomplish this. I draw both for pleasure, and to accomplish my goals and achieve what I want. Drawing sooths my soul and improves my confidence. Drawing allows me to express myself and to communicate without words. Drawing inspires and calms me. I also feel that being able to draw increases my credibility with someone who is unfamiliar with my creativity and talent. That is why I draw.
MY LIVING SPACE, EXERCISE FROM WEEK ONE SCENE IN HOME, FROM MEMORY
VIEWING
PORTRAITS, OF SELF AND OF CLASSMATE, ALICIA DRAWING PEOPLE IS MUCH MORE CHALLENGING FOR ME THAN DRAWING BUILDINGS, INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, AND PERSPECTIVES. THIS GIVES ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE SKETCHING AND TO GET OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE. I AM LEARNING TO DRAW DARKER. THIS BECAME QUITE OBVIOUS TO ME AS I WORKED ON PREPARING THIS PORTFOLIO.
WEEK TWO WE SPENT WEEK TWO WORKING ON LINES, HOW TO DRAW STRAIGHT LINES, USING VARYING THICKNESSES AND VARIOUS SHADES. I FOUND THIS TO BE USEFUL. DRAWING STRAIGHT LINES PROVED TO BE MORE CHALLENGING THAN I WOULD HAVE ASSUMED.
WEEK THREE DRAWING UPSIDE DOWN We used the frame more, and practiced drawing upside down, using the frame as a guide. I found this to be helpful in gaging scale, and in looking at the individual parts of the image vs attempting to draw what I think I see. An excellent exercise to help in eye hand co-ordination
WEEK FOUR, USE OF FRAME We expanded on the frame usage, and this was quite helpful. I enjoyed this exercise. Going forward I will take more time and commit to my lines
HANDS
NEGATIVE SPACE
I FOUND THIS TECHNIQUE HELPFUL AS A BETTER WAY TO SEE ITEMS I DRAW. THE FRAME TOOL WAS HELPFUL IN THIS EXERCISE AS WELL. USING A PENCIL FOR SCALE ALSO PROVED HELPFUL. MY OPPORTUNITY WAS TO CENTER MY DRAWING. I AM PLEASED WITH THE RESULT.
WEEK FIVE PERSPECTIVES & VANISHING POINTS I found these exercises to be very helpful. I did find some of these exercises to be challenging In the future I will spend more time focusing on the vanishing points and ensuring that I follow these lines.
ONE POINT PERSPECTIVE LIVING ROOM This exercise was challenging. The space was small, and I did not draw my horizon lines for a guide. This is something I did on my next exercise, and it made a huge difference.
WEEK SIX, TWO POINT PERSPECTIVES
Using the tools learned the previous week helped in this exercise. Drawing the horizon lines at the beginning kept me on track. What I would do differently would be to spend more time on proportions.
I wanted to add this sketch. It was my first Architectural Sketch, before I began using my sketchbook, and before I learned the tools I have acquired so far this semester. I look forward to improving my skills in drawing.