Activity – Mike Lin

Mike Lin replied to the topic Why landscape designers can't draw with hand comfortably anymore? in the forum GRAPHICS 13 years, 2 months ago

I couldn’t agree more Jason, I believe most people find hard to learn “how to draw” with hand and this may be one of the main reasons why people shy away from hand graphic and go toward computer more. Our BeLoose graphic workshop has proven that if one can breathe, we can teach them how to draw quickly and convincingly.
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 replied to the topic Why landscape designers can't draw with hand comfortably anymore? in the forum GRAPHICS 13 years, 2 months ago

Not only most universities will not do what you suggested, some are now even offering only 5 years to receive MLA instead of BLA. With the lack of hand graphics in these programs, are we in the wrong direction in our profession?
Mike Lin replied to the topic Why landscape designers can't draw with hand comfortably anymore? in the forum GRAPHICS 13 years, 2 months ago

Hi Nick,
I agree with your opinion totally. I never intend to talk down the computer, but many schools shouldn’t take away graphic classes that build a very basic and important foundation for becoming a good designer. I begin to see that knowing hand graphics is now called a “Niche”, it is like take an expensive fight on a business class, so m…[Read more]
Mike Lin replied to the topic Why landscape designers can't draw with hand comfortably anymore? in the forum GRAPHICS 13 years, 2 months ago

I know Stephen and he is a very good graphic teacher, lucky you and please say hi to him for me.
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.
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]
Mike Lin replied to the topic Classical Furniture everyone should know in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 3 months ago

Great. Do you own any of these? Most of them have good look but uncomfortable to seat.
Mike Lin posted an update in the group UC Davis ASLA 13 years, 3 months ago

This is Mike Lin from the BeLoose Graphic Workshop. Hope someday Brian Lin or I can visit your school and help out on you guys’ graphics.
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]
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]
Mike Lin replied to the topic Quick thumbnail sketch. in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 3 months ago

As long as you know the tips on setting up a quick 1 point perspective method (not 2 point, as it will take longer), and just use pen (LePen, Stylish or Pentel Sign pen) to sketch quickly. I will post the quick method in the near future to share with everyone.
Mike Lin replied to the topic Quick thumbnail sketch. in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 13 years, 3 months ago

It is so true that small sketch can save time and able us to draw without fear. However 2″x2″ seems to be too small. Keep it in 2×3 or 3×4 or 4×6 will be good for correct proportion.
Mike Lin replied to the topic Beloose Workshop with Mike Lin in the forum GRAPHICS 13 years, 3 months ago

Hi Max, Brian Lin and I are so thrilled to know that you have found a new confidence in your career through attending our August graphic workshop in San Francisco. Now NO ONE can stop you but yourself and as long as you have a great passion to help your clients, you will now enjoy your profession with fun and joy. Your positive testimonial made…[Read more]
Mike Lin replied to the topic Mike Lin Workshop in the forum EDUCATION 14 years, 9 months ago

Amy, just to clarify, after 35 years of teaching the 2 day workshop, I have worked hard to assure that the curriculum be balanced based on school program and industry standards. Normally I spend half a day on perspective, and the rest of the session on subjects like proper drawing attitude, graphic tricks, how to draw people and tree, and…[Read more]