Groups – Activity – ellena

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 1 month ago

To draw well, you simply need to do the following three steps:
1. Learn best graphic tricks available. So don’t waste time studying by yourself. 2. Learn to copy other people’s work. Buy graphic books and copy, copy, and copy. 3. Work hard, never stop drawing. Create opportunity to draw and draw continuously.
Believe me, if you follow the above…[Read more]

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group Graphics 13 years, 1 month ago

Thanks Noelia! Feel free to ask questions and contribute.

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 2 months ago

Improvement of Before / After drawings in just one week during the BeLoose Graphic Workshop

For the past 35 years, I have taught at universities and run the BeLoose Graphic Workshop on “how to draw quickly and convincingly with hand”. I have found the following reasons that most landscape designers are afraid of using hand graphics on t…[Read more]

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 2 months ago

Kirk, welcome and I will continue to add more tips of graphics. Please ask your friends to join the group and also sign up at http://www.beloose.com for more.

shiraz daud posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 2 months ago

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.

noelia e martinez posted an update in the group Graphics 13 years, 2 months ago

great idea this group! it is exactly what i was looking for! 🙂

Kirk Hiatt posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for the invite Mike! I’m excited about this group.

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 2 months ago

Create your own book of Illustrations on computer
Do you realize that there are over 2500 sketches, renderings, illustrations, design photos and nice pictures on our BeLoose web site under “Photos”, many beautiful drawings are done by very talented illustrators from around the world.
You are encouraged to spend a few hours and go to the www,beloose…[Read more]

Walter Bone, RLA posted an update in the group WORK 13 years, 3 months ago

Thanks Brandon, long time no see. Here in China, I am the Senior Landscape Design Manager at the Venetian in Macau, China. Our resort has 4-30 story hotel towers, 8 pool decks, 3 large interior gardens to rival Vegas and the forecourt or arrival zone will be heavily planted in 4 distinct tropical themes.

My work is ending soon and will be as…[Read more]

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 3 months ago

Render Landscape Plan
How you can render a landscape plan with the following easy steps:

Outline your plan with pen (LePen used). Use tips: straight edge, circle template, overlap corner, professional dot, gap.
Outline two trees with heavier Sharpie pen next to thinner pen as they are closer to your eyes.
For more details, click here.

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 3 months ago

Six approaches to layout a successful space
After we have completed the bubble diagram, site analysis and preliminary design, often we are stuck in determine how to lay out appropriate lines to a successful space. By laying your design on one of the six grids and follows each approach’s rule, a satisfying result can easily be obtained. 6 e…[Read more]

Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 3 months ago

Thanks for the invite, Mike. This is great!

Mark Sanford posted an update in the group Graphics 13 years, 3 months ago

Mr. Lin,

when will your next 7 day workshop be in the United states?

Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop 13 years, 3 months ago

Quick thumbnail sketch #1
It is only 3″x4″ in size and colored with markers and colored pencil using all six colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple). Outlined with Prismacolor black pencil. Took only 5 minutes, it is a great way to communicate your great ideas quickly with your clients. Remember, the best designers who don’t need t…[Read more]

HUSSEIN KIWAN posted an update in the group Graphics 13 years, 4 months ago

Dear All

I am working In Dubai,,,on my own projects ,,,,,and I am looking for ,,,landscaping hand sketchers ,,,and landscape architect ….please send what do u have to the following e mail kiwanlandscape@gmail.com

Matthew Durkovich posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 5 months ago

Denis – try “From Concept to Form in Landscape Design” by Grant Reid. It’s a good starting point for what you’re talking about.

Denis Vasiliev posted an update in the group DESIGN 13 years, 5 months ago

Hello! I am looking for manuals on Design itself – especially combining forms and shapes(geometry), getting beatiful lines, proportions and finally getting harmonious composition. Any good books or e-books? The best free available on-line:) Waiting for advices!

Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group WORK 13 years, 5 months ago

Whats everyone working on these days that they would like to share with the group?
We would love to hear and see what great things you are creating…
Come on in and please share with everyone…

MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants 13 years, 5 months ago

Hi all. I’m working on a planting plan for a steep slope in an area that has plenty of DG (East San Diego) and need to add a burgundy color to the palette. All of the other plants are xeric. I’m hoping to find something that someone doesn’t need to prune (due to the steepness) but that will add color even if it’s deciduous. I’m using Ma…[Read more]