Leaves - shawdows

Leaves - Blind Contour

Leaves - Contour

Leaves- Negative Space

Sticks

Project #3 - take 4

Here's the final product! The support system is primarily screws and straws. Extremely stable.
Feedback: Make straws uniform
Expose more screws on bottom
Expose gaps where boxes are joined

Project #3 - take 3

Here's an idea...on the drawing board. LOL

With the 1/2 " tabs, I positioned the joints to allow the screws to meet each other (face to face), thus, the straws will meet vertically when placed on the ends of the screws.

Project #3 - take 2

Interesting, however, I need to connect 4" straws vertically, from screw to screw.

Project #3

After receiving this assignment, I went out and searched stores for simple boxes for inspiration. I purchased a 3x3 box and decided to duplicate it. So, the first cube pictured is inspired by that box. The bottom is made of flaps that were cut specifically to connect and give the box it's support. Problem with this box: it's boring and incorporating straws just doesn't seem "do-able". The second box is far more interesting, I added screws...look closely...how in the world am I going to connect them the straws, from one screw to the other? Back to the drawing board.

Intersection

Project #2...

Materials: paper, thread, fabric

Make a container to hold a special item!

Then think!

How will these 3 major components intersect each other in a purposeful way?

How will the joints and corners intersect in a tasteful and functional way?

IDEAS!

I started out wanting to make a photo frame which would hold a picture of my family. TOO LITERAL.

Next, I was inspired to make an oval container (similar to a flower pot) see photo. I just couldn't incorporate the fabric in that one.

Keeping the idea of the oval shape; at roughly 6:38 a.m., an idea came to me. Take the Styrofoam ball (intended for the flower pot) and make it a time capsule. I hope these drawing help explain that thought.

Small tip: Styrofoam is not an easy material to manipulate. I basically gutted the inside to make it hollow with a heated Styrofoam cutter.

intersection - the final container

Intersection - the final container

intersection - the picture frame

intersection - the flower pot

Intersection - the time capsule

Julius I. Foust

This building was a major challenge for me. I can't believe I did it.

How did I do it?
Blocking: A technique that can be used to scale drawings; simply, draw blocks where major structures should be, then fill in. I started from the top and worked my way down. Thanks Kelley!!! Before this little tip from Kelley, I really struggled with pulling this assignment together. I literally tired to draw every line I saw...and the scale was off terribly, considering the paper is only 9 x 12. Take a look!

Sketchbook Assignment 1

Basically, drawing an object without looking. Here's what you can end up with.

A new perspective

Following a careful analysis of my object by peers and THE professor; it was necessary to make changes. There were a few major areas of concentration that I noted during the critique:
Craftsmanship - Attention to detail and their integral components speak loudly…Neat and clean is essential
Color - It's important to make sure the color is complimentary to its surrounding
Intention - The designer should intentionally go bad or good, in the middle doesn't quite work

Concept - What is your design saying; what do you want it to say
Balance - It is imperative...with color, positioning, pieces, texture...symmetrical, asymmetrical, or centered
Contrast - make it noticeable, it shouldn't be subtle, color should be boldly applied if the intention is to contrast another

HERE's what I ended up with following these thoughts during the critique.