Summer, Summer, always fun, never a bummer

I think this week my family and I have had dinner outside on the back porch every single day we've been home.  The weather has been so nice out here in Orchard Park so it'd be a shame to waste it.  I thought I'd sketch an isometric of the back of the house, showing how the deck wraps around.  I've come to appreciate the layout of my house, something that, until now, I've probably taken for granted.  I like how the porch encompasses the back side of the house, which looks over the backyard, which in turn is encompassed by woods.  It gives a sort of privacy you don't find with newer developments out here, with their cookie-cutter houses and complete lack of trees.  Wherever I end up, I'm hoping it's a bit like home.

Sunkist

Sunkist is the BEST orange soda in the world, and my favorite carbonated beverage.  Just a cup and can today.

Daily Sketch #1

I've decided that I need to sketch on a more consistent basis, to ensure I learn from each sketch and to always be developing my skills.  I'm going to try to do at least one sketch a day, if not more.  even if It's quick and doesn't contain construction lines or line weights, it'll keep my hand practiced.  This small doodle is from the other day.  I decided to walk into several architecture firms to see if I could grab a last minute internship.  I was pretty nervous and it was a bit irritating to have to wear pants, a button down shirt and tie on such a nice summer day.

Ink spill

Lately I've had a desire to take a break from constructed sketches and try something different.  Originally I started drawing people, and I'm still fascinated with the proportions and forms of the human body.  I feel like I'll end up posting quite a few people sketches, whether constructed or gestural, graphite or ink.  I suppose the only differences between the "architectural" drawing I've developed in the past two years and the drawing I used to do are the strokes I make with the pen and construction lines.  Maybe I'm just tired of drawing buildings and cups.  

I've had the same fountain pen now for about a year and a half, and although it's not amazing, I've become quite fond of it.  It's a Lamy Logo, brushed steel body with an extra-fine nib.  Recently I've been mixing my own ink for the pen.  For one, I can make almost any color and it's waterproof.  I noticed ink "spills" can produce very interesting forms, depending on how you interpret or see them.

Valley Forge, Trooper, PA

On a particularly beautiful day in Trooper, we decided to visit Valley Forge National Park.  Harsha told Brangdon and I how the locals like it because its large enough to be cut off from the rest of society and scenic enough to forget where you came or where you were going.  I had to agree and felt it reminded me a lot like Gettysburg, which I visited several years prior.  We took some time to sketch this well known arch, where some walkers and readers shared with us.  in this instance I found I need to remember the importance of line weights, not only to represent depth but also elaborate on details, very important in the instance of arches.  I find, however, this time it may be more a matter of hardware.  Hopefully I'll be able to get a better pen soon- this is very frustrating...  Here, an elevation with a simple isometric extruded.

A little more Philadelphia

While staying in Philadelphia, I went into the city with BW and HR to look at some architecture, find some good food and generally goof off.  Along the way I did some sketching.  

One of the stops was the Museum of Art.  Sketching on site is something I haven't done in awhile, and remembering to be efficient yet accurate in my representation is something I still need to work on.  Major construction lines, proportions and basic geometries and symmetries are important when you're pressed for time, and good to practice when you're not.  

Phirst post in filly

This is my first post, just thought I'd upload a few old sketches that were laying around my macbook.  Often with my art (sketches), I find I am usually pleased with the "final" product, yet it only takes about a day, sometimes just a few hours for me to notice the various flaws in it.  Hopefully seeing all of them organized on this blog will help me fix the small errors I continually make.

While on a site visit in Brooklyn, my design studio hopped the subway to Queens and explored the Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI).  The museum is pretty awesome, boasting theaters and exhibits dedicated to the "moving image".  The interior itself was very dynamic and different from any other museum I've been to so far.

The sketch on brown paper was done at a small restaurant in brooklyn called Fannys.  My 4th semester studio professor, Sekou Cooke designed the interior of the small french restaurant.  The food was very good although I was very surprised that we were served alcohol, considering the fact it was around 1 in the afternoon (laughs).