Watering Can Sketch

Home Is.......

Home is often talked about but hard to define. Most people's feelings of home revolve around emotions and feelings more than a physical location or inanimate object. The feeling of safety and love come to the forefront when trying to define these emotions. There are certain objects that can be tied to these feelings, for me it is a watering can. As a small child most of my time was spent with my grandparents, when staying with them I was taught many things but the fondest memory is helping my grandfather with his garden so watering cans spark many loving memories of the time spent in their home.

Seat and Shelter

The inspiration behind my seat and shelter was the architect Victor Horta known for his iron stone facade and elaborate interior. Horta was known for his work during the Art Nouveau period 1890 - 1910. Art Nouveau is inspired by natural forms and structures, not only flowers and plants but also the curvilinear lines. My inspired element from nature was a branch, the reason for this choice was due to the endless curves. The seat and shelter is representative of this time period through the curvilinear lines that move around the shelter and the visual curved pattern of the seats. The sheltered spot is not only a decorative element but provides invitation to stop and relax.

Process Poster For the Seat and Shelter

Harmony In the Curve

Nature lends elements and inspiration for design. An example of this was the Art Nouveau period stretching from 1890 thru 1910. The movement was lead by victor Horta who it was often said had an "innovative spirit fueled by his rebellious nature". The same natural form and curved lines in Art Nouveau are present in the branch inspired seat and shelter. Through the smooth natural, wavelike patterns that seem to bend infinitely in the seats as the flow of the intricately detailed lines on the shelter leads our eye by suggesting direction and movement. the movements and patterns dissolve into purposeless lines that seem to bend around the seat and shelter creating rhythm and balance.

Exterior Two-Point Perspective

This is a two-point perspective sketch using graphite. I have emphasized good shade and shadow using the hatching technique but my slope is too steep.

Shade and Shadow of Interior Corner of Room

This sketch is a two-point perspective interior corner using graphite. I have shown good tonal values and shade and shadow.