Arun Ravi


  • Tips of the Week: Drawing a Tree
    A simple 5 mins tree with Chartpak markers:  First outlined it with red or 6B pencil and render leaves with Grass Green and Nile Green; trunk with Buff, Suntan and Mocha.  Finally outlined it with black Sharpie and hit it with Prismacolor pencils – Poppy Red and True Blue.  Always apply markers from lighter to da…[Read more]

  • I’d like to get info on prep classes or materials in the midwest. I’m in KC. Some of the books listed on CLARB are out of print. 

  • LAREwebinarFlyer_2014.pdf
    A year ago I began studying for Section 4 again, after failing it in December 2012. After passing last April, friends asked me to teach an online class geared toward this section, which is trickier than the others. Next week is the first live Q&A session in my 3-part webinar series. More info is in the attached flyer, and…[Read more]

  • UCLA Extension – Section 4 – February 2014

                        Date/Time:                 
    February 7 – 8, 2014

                        Description:                 
    Designed for students preparing to take LARE Section 4: Construction Documentation. This workshop covers the knowledge and skills for preparing plans, including demolition, grading, dr…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 3 – 2014

    Date/Time:

    February 28-March 2, 2014  8:30 am-6:00 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, site planning and design skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    graphic techniques, resource conservation and management, properties…[Read more]

  • Any section 2 or 3 reviews this winter?

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2014

    Date/Time:

    February 14-16, 2014  8:30 am-6:30 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
    control,…[Read more]

  • LARE Review Session in the Seattle Region – Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2014

    Fri Jan 31 1PM to 5:15PM Section 1 & 2
    Sat Feb 1 8AM to 5PM Section 3 & 4

    LARE Candidates in WA, OR, ID and Western Canadian provinces are invited to participate in a fast moving session. Section 1 & 2 Friday half day plus Section 3 and 4 Saturday full day. The session provides…[Read more]

  • Laure Aubert posted an update in the group Group logo of IFLA EuropeIFLA Europe 11 years, 2 months ago

    IFLA Europe General Assembly 2013 takes place in Berlin!

    You may not have considered being part of the core activities of the IFLA Europe GA or the BDLA 100 year celebrations but we would like to offer you an additional opportunity to benefit from the magnificent landscape diversity of the host city!
    Within the framework of the GA and BDLA…[Read more]

  • Better attitude can affect your drawing skills immensely Ever since I have changed my attitude to be better and looser, my drawing skills improved drastically. These are what I have changed: * I will no longer want to compete with my peers, just want to draw better than my wife, that is all. * I begin to realize that the more mistakes I have made…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Sections 1&2 – 2013

    Date/Time:

    October 26-27, 2013  8:30 am-6:00 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, project management, contracts,
    construction administration, construction law, inventory and analysis,
    programming, ordinances and codes. 260 page syllabus. 200 practice…[Read more]

  • Northern California – LARE Prep Section 4 – 2013

    Date/Time:

    October 4-6, 2013  8:30 am-6:30 pm

    Description:

    This workshop covers exam background, grading & drainage skills
    applicable to the LARE, interpretation and use of third party information,
    construction document drawings and specifications, sedimentation and erosion
    control,…[Read more]

  • I have sections 3 &4 left to take; unfortunately it seems that Florida ASLA is not currently offering a LARE Review.  Given that I will be required to travel out of state to attend a review, does anyone have any recommendations in regards to who does offer a good LARE review or who I should avoid?

  • I need to get started on taking Section 1 and 2 of the Lare and I need help on where to start. HELP!

  • TIP OF THE WEEK: How to place people in a sketch
    It is very easy to place people in sketches or perspectives with the following rules:
    1. You must assume yourself is a 5 ft tall person and people you are drawing are all 5 ft. tall just like you.
    2. Draw an eye line on paper, then sketch or trace people with their eyes located on the eye line.
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  • Do you have hard time drawing good looking trees?  Here are some tips:
    1. Use of a black pen and outlines the tree with one of the four leaf languages –    Concave, Convex, Wendy and McDonald.
    2. Don’t draw any details inside a tree, just apply it with 45 degree strokes,solid     color or leave it blank.
    3. Use only one language per tree or grass,…[Read more]

  • Tips of the “Loose Sketch” with Marker and PenBeLoose Graphic Workshop – Mike Lin


    Tips of the Loose Sketch with Marker and Pen
    Often when you like make sketches to be loose and lovely with markers and pen, here are some tips to help you achieve great results and satisfactions:

    • Paper: Use of paper towel, napkin or any rough texture…

    [Read more]

  • Leo – Thank you for the information…this will help a lot.  I saw the survey on Bayt.com but all the salaries were blocked from my viewing. I am currently research cost of living as well, it seems to be fairly equal to the U.S.
    Thanks again, Kelly

  • This might be helpful – published by Bayt.com (from anonymous employee survey) last week:
    Average salary for job title “senior landscape architect”
    $8832 UAE
    $6987 Bahrain
    $4732 Qatar
    $6539 KSA
    Advise you check the cost of living to know the net value.  Hope this helps.

  • I am currently in employment negotiations with a large firm in Qatar and am looking for information on what salaries are for LA’s there.  I just finished my masters degree, and have a BSLA with 10 yrs of experience.
    If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it.
    Thanks,

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