sketch assignment #4

The assignment was to gather 4 or 5 leaves and draw them as a group in 4 ways: blind contour, negative space, contour, and shadows.

Cube Project.

The assignment was to construct a 4" cube with one open end, using white Bristol board, articulating the edges to aid assembly and design intent. Then we had to design an integral structure made from plastic drinking straws that positions the cube 4 inches above an 8" square base.


When it comes to design, I'm a minimalist, so creating something simple with clean lines was my goal. I got my inspiration from a door hinge. I thought the concept would really work out nicely with the straws and give an aesthetically pleasing look. I carried on this hinge effect onto the corners of the base to create unity. I also placed the cube on an angle opposite of the base to give it interest.

Ballet Memories!

This is my second project for Environmental Design. Its a keepsake for my first itty bitty ballet shoes and my last! The assignment was to make a container for a special object using paper, fabric, and thread. This is what I came up with! Fortunately, we were assigned this project over labor day so i was able to spend some quality time with my sewing machine! The majority of it is made of fabric. I used a dark and thicker fabric on the outside to keep it more protected. On the inside, I used pretty, silk-like ivory fabric and sheer pink for the pockets. The paper aspect of it is my favorite - the rose petals. Not only does it make it more aesthetically pleasing, but it adds balance and movement to the inside (like a dancer has movement!).

sketch assignment #3

For this weeks assignment, we had to do a contour of the Foust Building. I believe it's the oldest building on campus and looks very different from the other buildings. There are so many details on this building and without being able to use shading, it was difficult to make it look realistic. The angles on the towers were hard to get exact. Overall, I didn't love drawing this building but it gave me more experience of drawing what i see in front of me.

sketch assignment #2

Our second sketchbook assignment was all about blind contours. We had to pick 5 objects and draw them once without looking at our paper while drawing it, and a second time drawing it normal. Blind contour drawing is something i think is really fun. My results all turned out very abstract looking. I picked my drawing of a grill to post. Throughout this assignment, I learned that it is okay to not have a perfect looking blind contour. It should be far from perfect - thats what makes it interesting!

sketch assignment #1

Our first sketchbook assignment was to draw 10 food items. I didn't have much from my dorm but came up with exactly 10 items!

environmental design first project

The assignment was to find two natural artifacts and join them, using a linear material as a binding agent. I found this cool stick that stood up on its own with some interesting angles and round knots in it. The small green branch attached to it had a curve to it as well. The little buds on it resembled the knots in the stick. I attached them with brown thread so it would blend in and arranged it so the little branch almost mimicked the larger stick's angles.