9.1 Participation and Discussion: Analysis

• Post your favorite sketchbook sketch here and discuss why you like it.

• Answer: The Finished Black - and - White Sketch for the midterm project (Module #7.2) was my favorite because as an interior designer, I wanted to draw master bedrooms that provide a lot of character and charm with every lavish detail presented on paper. The master bedroom drawing I did two modules ago showed my personality with many design elements that are out of the ordinary to achieve a sense of a classic and historic feeling of Art Deco. I took the time to think about them when I went inside the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas to replicate it in my own way. I not only did the midterm project as part of this class but, because I have a passion for making every living space come to life with proper function and adding many architectural details as I can. I also love making living spaces be welcoming for guests to stay there permanently. For example, I have added an architectural detail of the abstract, flower petals resembling the interior water fountain of the MGM Grand Hotel Elevator Lobby for the headboard above the bed as a real, vantage point. I have added line weights for the wood graining on the side of the TV Storage Cabinets with the checkered - tile pattern and a chandelier on the ceiling with shading involved as a focal point for the master bedroom.

9.2 Assignment: Sketch from Life

• Description:

• For IAD Students:

Do one finished sketch of a room in your home. You may use ink or pencil and any sketch technique of your choice. Part of your grade will be based on the complexity of the sketch. Take a photograph of the subject that you are drawing and post it along with your sketch.

• Note: You will be using this sketch again in the next module.

• Purpose: To practice sketching from life.

9.3 Sketchbook: Sketchbook

• Description: You are required to do one sketch per module in addition to the other assigned homework. Grades will be based on whether or not you submitted a sketch, not on their quality. The purpose of this Sketchbook assignment is to keep you drawing!

• For this module , sketch any subject of your choice and scan/photograph your sketch before posting it in the corresponding topic.

• Purpose: To practice sketching techniques.

• Answer: I drew a picture of the new timer I received with proper shadowing techniques.