This model is of my second project while being in the intro architecture studio. While I did learn more skills and tricks to make it easier for myself while building this model, this post is more about a life lesson.
I am a perfectionist, always have been. So when you start to learn something new, you’re not going to be perfect with it right away. It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of practice. Sometimes things do come more easily, like soccer did for me. Or even math. But building a model is not one of them. During the process of building this, I was able to think more clearly about my intentions of why I was creating a certain aspect. However, as much as I wish I did, I didn’t magically pick up all the skills and craft of making a model. This really bothered me throughout the term and at one point I was ready to rebuild the model to make the lines cleaner and craft an overall better quality, I even bought more materials to do so. Then, through some consideration and talking to a couple of peers, I realized that I didn’t have to be perfect. For lack of a better term, I had an excuse to not have mastered the craft, being that I learned how to use these tools less than two months ago! So, what I took from this model is just what the title says, I am always learning and due to that, I can’t be perfect with something right away, even soccer and math. Mistakes are inevitable and that’s why we practice.