Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Point, Line, and Shape

Point

The yoforia sign at five points shows point in the "O" of the name.  The point focuses the reader in the design to the "O" and makes the simple word unforgettable by the use of point.


This collage shows shows point in both images.  The water droplets on the left side are the point in the photo and the small holes in the lane ropes on the right are point.  These both extenuate the details of the photo and draw attention to these two areas of the photo.


The two rows of buttons with letters and numbers and the return coin button are examples of point.  The rings that hold the snacks mimic the buttons and are also point.  Point is used in this photo in repetition and shows the monatony of the vending machine.


The rocks in both of these photos show point.  The rocks themselves are point in there circular shape and the dimples in the rocks also are point.  The point draws your eyes in and and around the entire area of the photo.   

Horizontal

These two pictures have horizontal lines in the bricks.  The picture on the left of a church in Jamaica has horizontal lines in the bricks.  The picture on the right is of the front of the Air and Space Museum in D.C. and has horizontal lines in the marble wall and also has a horizontal line where the marble wall meets the marble floor.  The bricks bring stability to both of these structures.


There are several horizontal lines in this picture taken at the top of Stone Mountian.  There is the line of the fence, the line where the rock meets the tree line, and the horizon line.  All of these lines bring a sense of calm to this picture.



There are two sets of horizontal lines in this picture depending on the perspective that you look at it.  The metal rails are one set of horizontal lines and the wooden logs are also horizontal lines.  The metal rails move the eye down the picture and the wooden logs use repetition which adds a sense of calm.

Vertical

The arch has three very perdominate vertical lines.  The columns are vertical lines that draw the eye up to the ornate details in the actual arch its self.


There are many vertical lines on the pillars at the Lincoln Memorial in D.C.  The columns are vertical lines and the groves on the columns also form vertical lines.  These columns are massive and draw the eye up and down to see the extreme height of the building.


The vertical lines on this outside of this dorm are used in several ways.  The lines denote the height of the building but also show the number of floors in the dorm.


Vertical lines are used in this massive piece of art in Indianapolis, Indiana.  The edges of the small squares, the edges of the rectangles that hold the small squares, and the posts that go all the way to the top are all vertical lines.  The lines draw the eye up and down the piece.

Diagonal

This window in Jamaica has diagonal lines in the top of the stained glass.  This brings energy to the top where the light will come through. 


There are many diagonal lines in this picture of the Chapel bell.   The cross sections have diagonal lines and create movement up the bell tower.


The front of the Chapel on north campus has diagonal lines coming down from the peak of the roof.  It creates a feeling of energy from such a ornate and large building.


This church in Jamaica has two sets of diagonal lines that come down from the peaks of the roof and patio.  They create a more casual feel because the building is a simple structure.

Organic

The railroad traces have an organic line in them as they bend in the turn.  This gives a sense of motion to the picture even though there is no train in the image.


The top of the arch had several organic lines.  The most predominate is in the iron work that is shaped similar to a branch.  It adds detail to a space that would be rather plain without it.


This iron burglar bars on this house in Jamaica has an organic curve in the center.  It contrast to the vertical iron rods and adds a sense of fun to the rather oppressive bugler bars.


The colosseum has three organic lines in this picture.  The first is the massive support beam, the second is the rail at the top of the beam, and the third is the glass front.  All of these organic lines and energy to this building.

Structural

This bridge in Atlanta has several structural lines but the most obvious ones are the arch and cross supports.  With out these two elements the bridge would not be able to stand.


The structural lines are seen on the inside of the the covered bridge in Watkinsville.  They are the diagonal cross beams that support the bridge.


The structural lines in the Eiffel tower are the diagonal/triangular shaped areas.  The support the massive structure and create interest. 


The diagonal lines in the dock in Hilton Head, South Carolina are the structural lines.  They hold the dock in place and allow it to move up and down with the tide.

Implied

The trees at Versailles in France show the implied line that is intended to lead your eye to the vast land that the king owned. 


The tomb stones at Arlington National Cemetery in D.C. are implied lines.  They show the rider and rows of the buried soldiers.


These posts at the end of South Milledge are an implied line showing where people may park and walk with out being a solid wall.


The dashed line on South Milledge as you turn into the Botanical Gardens is an implied line that shows when a car is allowed to turn and when it is not allowed to turn.
Geometric

One of the most pevelent geometric shapes in this image of Robert E. Lee's house is the squares at the tops of the columns.  It adds detail, demonstrates the formality, and regality of the building.


This jungle gym in a park in Atlanta has many shapes in it, but the triangles in it pop out the most.  The triangles are used for the stability of the structure.

This image has two pictures of circles used in rod iron work.  They both were gates and the circle shows the strength of the structure.


This man hole cover on campus has several geometric shapes about it.  It is circular and also has many squares on the top. This adds detail to something that most people would call ugly.


The window at the top of the door way is triangular.  Since this is in a church in Jamaica it tends to imply the power of the church.

Natural

The natural shape in this picture is the arch way that the trees create at Oak Ally in Louisiana. 


The natural shape the water, sand, and rocks on this Jamaican beach make has a distinct look and unrepeatable pattern. 


This picture shows natural shape in the form of a little Jamaican girl smiling as she played after school.


The bird's silhouette in Hilton Head, South Carolina, hovering over the water creates a natural shape.


The dog standing on the stairs is in Jamaica is a natural shape due to its K-9 form and outline.


The palm trees in Hawaii create a natural shape with there natural growth away from the cement sidewalk.

Abstract
These works by David Garibaldi are abstract painting because they represent two very distinguishable images but they have his own flair in the paintings.  


This collage has two different abstract cut outs.  They are used as a way to bring in light but have privacy with no particular shape in mind. The one on the left is from the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii and the other picture is outside of the coliseum. 


This is a statue out side of Boyd that is also abstract because it looks like a person but has non-human like characteristics about it.

Non-Representational

This is an image of a carnation that has been inverted.  I would not know what this image was if I had not taken and manipulated the image.


This is the works of art outside of Boyd that I do not know what they are representing because there is no sign telling that information.  


This collection of "junk" is actually used computer parts mixed with paper clips.  I would never have know the parts are old mouse roller balls and magnets from hard drives. 


This rug hangs in the Tate center and I only knew what it was based on the name the artist had given it on the plaque beside it.


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Week Two Links

This weeks links were based around architects or designers.  I decided to pick several famous architects, like Frank Lloyd Wright, who architecture has inspired me all my life.  One of my favorite styles is the Arts and Crafts style that Lloyd is famous for creating.  I also picked several designers and architects that are from around the area I grew up.  Some are people I know and others are ones that I just remember hearing about.  The main example of that is Thelen.  I drove by his business everyday on my way to school growing up and it exposed me to how people could specialize in design areas like he did in kitchen and bath.  He is now retired but is still a well know name in the Atlanta area.  I also picked several designers that I have just seen their work and liked their style.  This list of links encompasses my style and where I get my inspirations.

Beauty...is truly in the eye of the beholder

Beauty

This is a picture I took at Lookout Mountain, Georgia of some wild flowers.  This is a picture of beauty  because it contains vivid colors and nature.  People from around the world come to See Rock City for the natural beauty that the place holds.  This is one of the multitude of pictures that show natural beauty in this area.

Unexpected Beauty

This is a picture I took in St. Ann, Jamaica of boys playing in the schoolyard after school. There is nothing "beautiful" about this picture in its raw format.  It gained beauty when I manipulated it to bring out the red in the picture. There is beauty in this picture because the red captures your eye and draws you in, but it does not overpower the picture.  Your eye still wants to know more about the picture.  The beauty in this picture is also the fact that there are such vivid colors even in a place of absolute poverty and despair.  


Sunday, August 19, 2012

Week One Links

The criteria for the links I picked was diverse.  Some are stores I love to shop at, some are stores I would love to afford to shop at, and others are stores that I get ideas for organizing my life.  Other links inspire me and even represent my way of thinking.  One of my favorite links is the Young, House, Love.  It is a blog that follow a young couple who renovate their house while working and having a growing family.  I also love the link for the store Room and Board.  This store exemplifies my style and how I would design my house.  I also put several links that related to food because I love to cook and bake.  Food is a large part of my life and add flavor to my life.  All together, this list exemplifies who I am, the way I live my life, and how I look at style and design.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

What is Interior Design...

Interior design is the creative and artistic coordination of decorative elements of a space that deals with color, furnishings, and architectural features that create a space that is functional for its desired use.

Classic Contemporary

My style is Classic Contemporary because it is a mix of classic pieces that never goes out of style with a twist of contemporary pieces that add flavor to everything.

My style is a lot like mexican food, which is also my favorite type of food.  Why my style is like mexican food is because mexican food is very traditional, but it also has tons of spice and flavor.  My style incorporates traditional styles with a punch of flavor.

These are some nachos I made one night that shows my food style.
The classic part of my style comes from my use of simple or common pieces to give a classic look with a statement.  I work with stage lighting and one of my favorite ways of doing that is by using simple christmas lights for a big statement.  This picture is of a lighting event I ran during the winter that used christmas lights to give a subtle glow of "snow."

My use of christmas lights in a lighting design.
The contemporary part of my style comes from bold elements I like to incorporate.  One example of this is how I painted a black tree in my bedroom and I decorate it usually according to the seasons.  The tree brings the outdoors in and matches the color scheme of my room.  The black tree is unusually and the center piece of my room that contains many traditional pieces. 

My UGA themed tree.
The last part of my style is relaxed and comfortable.  This part of my style stems from my love for the beach and the beauty that is found on the beach in every direction.  My style is similar in that every time I look at something from a different direction I want to see a new image or angle.  I also want my style to always be functional and have purpose.

The beauty of Carabell Florida.