TASK 12 (OPTIONAL) - REFINE GRAPHICS If you have the time, you may consider adding further graphic refinements such as detailed coloring, texturing, and shading. This is unnecessary for the purposes of this grant application, but can make for a more engaging drawing. If you intend to use your site plan in other settings, it may be worth the extra effort!
design process
If you choose to add these refinements, make sure that the shadows and shading have a consistent direction and graphic style. In this example, all shadows are cast towards the top right of the paper (northeast), and are drawn with a mixture of black and brown colored pencils. Taller elements should have longer shadows, while shorter elements should have smaller shadows. Mixing several different colors can also help communicate depth and variety as shown in the shrub areas and central open space grass.
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Figure 10 - Refined Site Plan Example
Note: The award amount for this grant would likely only fund one or two areas area of the design shown here. If your site includes more elements than can be funded by this grant, keep applying for this grant every year and look for additional funding sources.
