In this assignment, we were asked to construct a 200sq ft studio space using linear perspective techniques learned in class.
Research-
Exercises:
Line and Contour-
MY STENCIL AND SOME PRACTICE CONTOURS
SINGLE USE OF STENCIL
FINAL PROJECT: OVERLAPPING CONTOURS AND PLAYING WITH LINE THICKNESS
Triangulation-
ENTRANCE TO HAYES HALL, DRAWN DIGITALLY IN SKETCHPAD USING TRIANGULATION METHODS.
Grid Space-
1PT PERSPECTIVE GRID SPACE DONE ON BRISTOL
Iterations-
TOP VIEW OF POTENTIAL STUDIO LAYOUT
DIGITAL 2PT GRID SPACE WITH PLACED FORMS: DONE IN SKETCHBOOK
DIGITAL 2PT SPACE FROM DIFFERENT ANGLE WITH ALTERED FORM PLACEMENT: DONE IN SKETCHBOOK
NEW DIGITAL 2PT STUDIO LAYOUT: DONE WITH SKETCHBOOK
NEW DIGITAL 2PT STUDIO SPACE LAYOUT, ‘L’ SHAPED ROOM: DONE IN SKETCHBOOK
NEW DIGITAL 2PT STUDIO LAYOUT: DONE IN SKETCHBOOK
Production-
After many iterations, I decided to pursue the design featured directly above. Not yet having it in a grid space, I sketched a rough 1pt perspective grid, and rotated the placement of my forms to create a potentially more proportionate and easily visible draft of my final project.
1PT PERSPECTIVE STUDIO DRAFT
I received positive reinforcement on my draft, and proceeded to construct a 1pt grid space that was 13×15.
After completing my grid space, I used tracing paper to fill the space with the forms from my draft. Rather than sketching freehand, I used a ruler and paid close attention to proportions. Additionally, I changed the design of the rolling chair to look sleeker and more realistic.
Once satisfied with my studio space as seen on tracing paper above, I made a makeshift light table to trace the image onto 14x17in Bristol.
In working on this assignment, I had the opportunity to build on concepts I was already familiar with and become more technically precise in my physical work. The exercise we did on contours as well as many other explorations of the use of contour in class, was particularly helpful in allowing myself to draw more freely and with confidence. I am encouraged by and proud of my final composition, and look forward to continuing to learn how to achieve clean and precise renderings.