Sketch - Chair Negative Space

I selected a chair from a magazine that had an open back to the seat, in order to show the shape of the chair in a negative form. As you see, the negative space is shaded in and it outlines the chair. What I would have done differently was to challenge myself by sketching the chair at the same time while shading because what I did was that I sketched the shape of the chair first and then shaded around the chair second.

Sketch - Black Paper

The objective of this sketch was to create an illusion through the use of colors and a sketching technique of an architectural element on a black sheet of paper. I chose to draw a hinge on a closet. It was a bit confusing and challenging at first because I didn't know how to create an illusion by using so many different colors that are nothing like the original piece, but I figured it out my second time. I'm actually satisfied with this sketch because I feel that I fulfilled the purpose of this assignment.

Sketch - Figure Tracing from Photograph

We had the opportunity to choose a random picture with a person sitting, running, standing, or walking. I chose one of my favorite celebrities and traced the her figure position. What I could have made this better was to use different size ink pens so it would differentiate the parts of her body so it would be easier to understand.

Sketch - Figure Tracing

The purpose of this sketch was to trace two figure drawings and then freehand the rest to fill up the page. This was my first time drawing anthropometrics, which I thought was a great experience as an introduction to these type of figures. These figures were also quite a challenge for me because I couldn't draw them in proportion. I need to practice more so I can sketch these faster and look neat at the same time.

Sketch - Room Corner

The objective of this drawing was to sketch an interesting corner from an angle that does not show too much ceiling or too much floor. The technique I chose to use was cross hatching. The closer lines show the darker areas and it also adds shadow and contrast. What I could fix about this sketch would be to use thinner lines and add more lines. I think it would look much better and more professional.

Logo

I used the initials of my first and last name for my logo design. The kind of style that I like is very dynamic, therefore, I tried to show the dynamic style by shaping the letters into a very different shape and form. I also added a scribbly line in the color green because my name also means green. By making the opacity of the scribbly line lighter, my initials stand out. It also works very well in grayscale.

What I have learned from this project of logo designing was that it's important to make sure the design still looks good in grayscale. Since I kept that in mind, I felt like I was really cautious and afraid to use a lot of details and colors. It'll probably take me lots of practice in order to come up with a design that will satisfy me.

Drawing and sketching on the Wacom tablet was a great experience for me. I will need to work with it more to get use to it. When that happens, I believe that whatever design I want to do, it will turn out the way I want it to be.

Sketch - Mind Map

The purpose of this sketch was to think of a word that interests you in the design field and center it in the middle of the paper. Then, you were to connect the word to whatever comes to your mind and continue for about 15 minutes. I chose the word 'beauty' because it is what I see when I think about design. I think that this is a great way to express my mind, thoughts, and feelings. What I would change about this sketch is the layout that I chose. I didn't see the other examples on Angel besides the first one, and I think that the other examples are more aesthetically pleasing to me.