"For a digital modeling program I use Revit because it can be leveraged the furthest. I rarely us SketchUp even though it is simple it cannot be leveraged as far. I also use Piranesi but they are having difficulty getting the…"
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Faber Castell PITT artist pens
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Lin Jul 24, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I love these for fine work and general graphics. They have a pointed tip, like a brush, and are water based. About pen sized so you can stick a bunch in your pocket. I had to do a bit of searching…Continue
Recharging ChartpaK Markers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Lin Mar 30, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
When one of my was getting dry I bought an eyedropper, pulled the nib, and dropped in some xylene. Let it soak in but in my enthusiasm found the color too runny. The solution was to take off caps of…Continue
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Thomas Hillis commented on Brian Lin's blog post Hand Drawing/Photoshop Hybrid - Interior Perspective"This is a perfect way to keep interest in hand drawing, by showing techniques that might have been overlooked, and often. It is an inspiration to me and I'm sure, others. Thanks!"
Brian Lin replied to Thomas Hillis's discussion Faber Castell PITT artist pens"I've tried the pens and like them quite a bit. My issue is that they dry quickly, however, I really like the boldness of the colors. I've used them in a couple of charrettes at work and at meetings and the colors just pop off the…"
Thomas Hillis commented on Joshua Jones's blog post Hybrid Drawing: Zenith Point park"Great trechnique. I am using digital media more often these days and its good to see such a fine example! Thanks."
John Aber replied to Thomas Hillis's discussion Faber Castell PITT artist pens"Thanks for the tip...I'll check 'em out. Personally, though, I love the smell of xylene."
Brian Lin replied to Thomas Hillis's discussion Recharging ChartpaK Markers"No. You're correct. I'm just going to put a shorter version of your text in the Tips box...with an image of markers and maybe a bottle of xylene."
Thomas Hillis replied to Thomas Hillis's discussion Recharging ChartpaK Markers"That would be fine Brian. I guess I posted it in the wrong place. "
Brian Lin replied to Thomas Hillis's discussion Recharging ChartpaK Markers"Wonderful tip Thomas! If it's alright, I'll will post this tip for next week's "Tips and Announcements".
Best, Brian "
Thomas Hillis replied to Christina Moon's discussion "You may ask yourselves why do some design schools encourage and even require that students draw an artist's drawing when we really should be spending more effort on process drawings?""Most people use drawing in a less effective way for design. If you are drawing something you have in your mind it's like playing Bach frrom memory. Its a re-creation. In the design process you want to explore the possibilites,…"
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Mike Lin said… - Nice to have you Thomas. Please keep in touch.
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