Portrait Sketches

Black & White Shading Sketch

Project 2: Pencil Box

This is my final iteration of my second project... my pencil box.

People Profiles

Also today during class we were able to draw profiles of our classmates using angles and lines to keep their faces proportional.

Afternoon Exercises

Below are two of my still life exercises I did in class today, they also show the orthographic lines I used to keep them proportional and in line.

Today we also learned how to draw proportions with people in different positions.

My robotic hand did not turn out too good, I think I just need to show more movement with the hand.

I love this sketch I did of my car keys!! I think by using negative space it really helps to define the object.

Today in class we had to draw our set of keys to show our understanding of negative spaces and how to draw contour lines.

Perspective Sketches

I tried to capture the angles of the door that was open during class the other day but I am still having problems with perspective. . . like where to start.


I sketched this hallway on the third floor of the Studio Arts Building, my problem was that I did not really know where the angles actually were. Almost like I was just trying to draw what I saw not what was really there perspectively.

People Contours

During lunch today I was finally able to complete a contour drawing of people! I was lucky enough that they did not get up and leave half way through my drawing, that was probably the most difficult part of this assignment. . . trying to get the people to sit still long enough for me to draw them.

This sketch was my first negative space drawing of people. I think it turned out pretty well since just the thought of having to draw people scares me!


I was able to sketch this in psychology class before my teacher noticed that I was not paying attention. It was so funny because the people who I was drawing kept looking at me weird. They were probably a little freaked out that I was drawing them!


This was another drawing during class the other day where I was trying to pick up the basics on how to draw the human figure.

Project 1: A Place For An Egg

This is a digital picture of the right side view of my egg project I just completed for IARC. I really enjoyed this project because it was challenging to have to think completely out of the box an actually create a place for an egg that also celebrates a quality of that egg. I loved working on this project!

This is a front view of my egg project.

This is the left side view of my egg project.

Ai3 Critique

When looking at the Ai3 website I was so amazed at how extravagant their work was. The designs are so clean and functional but at the same time is able to look at a room for its beauty. Their portfolio of work inspires me to work hard so that maybe one day I can be apart of something so exciting!

Downtown Contour Drawings

This is a contour drawing of the Carolina Theatre in Downtown Greensboro. This was the first of my four drawings so I was not exactly sure how much time to spend on it or how big to make it so it basically turned into my basic setup for my other drawings.

First Sketch of Education Building

This is my first sketch of the Education Building on campus. We did this during class the other day and I really enjoyed learning how to capture the angles of the building and how to create a focal point in the drawing.

Negative Space: Corner Unit

I sketched this corner unit in my dining room during lunch one afternoon and I think I did a really good job capturing all the negative space and keeping it symmetrical.

Upside Down Bicycle Drawing

After a few days of practicing negative space drawings we were asked to draw a bike that was downstairs in the lobby. I believe my bike turned out very well, even the smallest details made so much of a difference.

Second Sketch of Education Building

My second drawing of the Education building turned out so much better than the first because I not only took more time to draw it but I also payed more attention to details.

Blind Contour of Left Hand

This blind contour was very interesting because I was trying so hard to capture every little line on every part of my left hand. I could not believe that is actually turned out decent, it was exciting for me to be able to draw a blind contour for the first time!

Negative Space: Stool

Although this negative space drawing was easier that the other ones I attempted I was able to use it to learn how to keep the different lines symmetrical.

Negative Space: Wooden Chair

This was my second negative space drawing ever and I think I did a good job capturing the angles of the chair. It took me a while to get right but I it turned out pretty even.

Negative Space: Wooden Chair

This was my first negative space drawing ever! I think it turned out really well considering I have never drawn anything difficult, let alone a chair, in my life. I was very pleased.