Land8 | sarah moussavi | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/sarahmoussavi/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which sarah moussavi is a member. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:32:47 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f846abb68a642f1c249c26bc98f19e81 Scott Bilben joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/65188/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:26:50 +0000 0 9abc5cad28ea92725477e66fa76b2b60 Karly joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/64726/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:25:43 +0000 0 f8fb73130136ce25e25c41a95095b122 Fulya M. Or joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/63087/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:58:29 +0000 0 426923b55ee4340f7b8116f6bbbe63bd Phillip Tinsley joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/63058/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:23:55 +0000 0 ffe61632890e29481d75752a23b72ff7 rgregory joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62672/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:36:50 +0000 0 d362ab42ca3e543617003ff86ec0a0c7 Amelia joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62414/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:18:01 +0000 0 526774703ca0dc373bc960b05c15304a Sonja Zindovic joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/62291/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:56:34 +0000 0 624c273748f9a47a342803ce9cddbaac Christine Gonzales joined the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers. https://land8.com/activity/p/60991/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:46:29 +0000 0 6a8d18bb92e4b94a21038da4d0eee608 Christine Gonzales joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/60985/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:45:37 +0000 0 95ec07034f4a68529bd00d60f352d270 StudioCK joined the group WORK https://land8.com/activity/p/59653/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:54 +0000 0 b3b474c93d5ae5670f2821a9c8ae768f StudioCK joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/59642/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:37 +0000 0 f6705d38397b96ba3c78e4379fbd97ba StudioCK joined the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop https://land8.com/activity/p/59614/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:00 +0000 0 58acc056fdc4b01c3c806349647980bb Yash joined the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop https://land8.com/activity/p/59349/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:19:35 +0000 0 11e8e2807765d6a89176308815475139 Mayré Rivero Bueno joined the group Drawing Shortcuts https://land8.com/activity/p/56602/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:15:42 +0000 0 153d2c38967a51d5dbdec1a1a6c482f5 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group WORK https://land8.com/activity/p/53738/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:29:15 +0000 0 0505b472c6d9509e83fdceb41c37f843 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop https://land8.com/activity/p/53733/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:27:33 +0000 0 8256bbfc6c9f4d4a97445fdff6a67070 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers. https://land8.com/activity/p/53732/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:27:19 +0000 0 aa9b1b1094c01ac307ce396303f27a64 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Tips of the Week: Drawing a Tree A simple 5 mins tree with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15404/ Sat, 12 Apr 2014 12:11:39 +0000
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]

]]> 0 e3d0d68c73b8596a10b47a66bf99f2d8 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Better attitude can affect your drawing skills immensely […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15405/ Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:49:11 +0000 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]

]]> 0 2bf883b03d40ea04f0aacb7ae444197e Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: TIP OF THE WEEK: How to place people in a sketch It is very […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15406/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:09 +0000 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.
3.…[Read more]

]]> 0 62723b5cc1db8c4a0fee5b4b6ea0d40e Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Do you have hard time drawing good looking trees?  Here are […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15407/ Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:15 +0000 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]

]]> 0 a087779af12057bf87a42d3e1cf70f42 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Tips of the "Loose Sketch" with Marker and PenBeLoose […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15408/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:47:52 +0000 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…

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]]> 0 34c5f3b617d5d708ad3d55c37e2643c3 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Simple Tips of Applying Colors to a Drawing: Do you know […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15409/ Sat, 25 Aug 2012 08:13:19 +0000 Simple Tips of Applying Colors to a Drawing:
Do you know when we stare at a color (Blue for example), we actually saw the opposite color of the color wheel (Orange), these blue and orange colors are known as complementary colors in the color theory (see below left for a test). 

Therefore two colors (Blue-Orange, Red-Green, and Yellow-Purple)…[Read more]

]]> 0 17e6d893e25f379d101d0849e56aaa99 Tonie C. posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Hi Brian, Thanks for your response, somehow I missed it […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15410/ Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:47:00 +0000 Hi Brian, Thanks for your response, somehow I missed it until now. Vellum is a bit pricey, so I ended up buying Canson light weight bond which works a lot like marker paper. I like your trace on foamcore style too. How do you mount it?

]]> 0 dceaf23c734695df243c650fe26cf4c4 Tonie C. posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Hmm, can't find a way to search these posts.  Has anyone […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15411/ Thu, 03 May 2012 20:38:56 +0000 Hmm, can’t find a way to search these posts. 
Has anyone found a place that sells marker paper on rolls?  Alternatively… does anyone use vellum with ChartPak markers? 
I’m sick of bond sucking up my markers, but I need large format.  Thanks!
 
PS  Hi Mike & Brian!

]]> 0 c8c6e6d36f2272f9c42a44f5b388d55b JIm Leggitt posted an update in the group Drawing Shortcuts: Nice drawing! I would like to know if your sketch was made […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16237/ Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:56:20 +0000 Nice drawing! I would like to know if your sketch was made over a 3D SketchUp model. 

]]> 0 895ffc68260abcf1d98cedf89a157d0f Brandon Olson posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Sweet thanks Brian https://land8.com/activity/p/15412/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:41:25 +0000 Sweet thanks Brian

]]> 0 c07b541fac44799dad41cc8b7a6b979c Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Best of all Brain Lin will be hosting a Graphic Workshop! https://land8.com/activity/p/15413/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:57:39 +0000 Best of all Brain Lin will be hosting a Graphic Workshop!

]]> 0 7c4641ebc993a82dc31071f9a69327fd Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: What is LAbash? LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15414/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:56:05 +0000 What is LAbash?
LAbash (landscape architecture bash) is a student run conference that serves as a platform for students from various universities to converge, exchange ideas and celebrate their passion for landscape architecture.
LAbash was conceptualized in 1970 by three students from the University of Guelph looking for an opportunity to…[Read more]

]]> 0 2ead49ba31c01c59404a446863c8bc58 Séfora Chavarria posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15415/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:55:56 +0000 Early registration for FIU LABASH 2012 has been extended for 1 more week, don’t miss out register today!

]]> 0 1ac770f368017ae5522fe551cdcd1c7b Abigail Joustra posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Hi, Are there any PDF files available that can be sent to me […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15416/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:26:20 +0000 Hi, Are there any PDF files available that can be sent to me to aid me in rendering and quick perspective drawing techniques? thanks

]]> 0 390a24c8d078e7f8f07e4e75ffce101f Elif Tekeli Bonelli posted an update in the group WORK: Dear colleagues, Does anyone have any suggestions on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16373/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:04:29 +0000 Dear colleagues,

Does anyone have any suggestions on innovative ways of promoting the projects you’re working on?Apart from media and personal websites is there for example other sites which allow to reach wider audience?Thank you.
Elif Bonelli

]]> 0 c996db5315154356704ea8ea78da1c0d d.s.s. teja posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: thanx mike, i will try this and tell u https://land8.com/activity/p/15417/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:57:22 +0000 thanx mike, i will try this and tell u

]]> 0 59507b333d87a802c62dfe1c0554f04a Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: In setting up perspective in mounds or terrains, you must […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15418/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:26:40 +0000 In setting up perspective in mounds or terrains, you must assume they are in a square box, locate their base points on perspective and find their height, then do connect from each base point to the top.  Hope this help.

]]> 0 d350a68256ed6d6c1fa15446e976daa5 d.s.s. teja posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: i have doubt in perpesctives & sketching for mounds, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15419/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:15 +0000 i have doubt in perpesctives & sketching for mounds, terrains, iam not getting proper shape or profile of the mound in 3d 

]]> 0 0b4ab9254a88081b395fcd8be3ec591c Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: A beautiful landscape plan nicely rendered […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15420/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:12:15 +0000

A beautiful landscape plan nicely rendered by our member Romella Edgmon who took our workshop in July 2007. She contributes the entire rendering process below to share with our members.  Thanks to Romella.
It was a pleasure coming up with a conceptual design for a water feature in honor of philanthropist Walter Annenberg. A water…[Read more]

]]> 0 b455c880cf9e2a7a917b55a0cfec65cd Hugh Ryan posted an update in the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers.: For me mentoring is a lot to do with conversation, and w […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15288/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:06:17 +0000 For me mentoring is a lot to do with conversation, and whenever I get the chance I like nothing better than to sit down and chat.
There are however many people whom I admire that I have not yet met, and one of those would be Zaha Hadid.
Of those I am unlikely to meet I would have to name Francis Bacon. I really love his work, but I also like wha…[Read more]

]]> 0 0da1fbd930021d28b421bb75efa15641 Steve Martino posted an update in the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers.: This is my 5th recession, it took me years to recover from […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15289/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:31:01 +0000 This is my 5th recession, it took me years to recover from the savings & loan crash. i thought i had a safe niche, no more developer or commercial work. i have focused on high-end high design residential and cultural projects which i was sure was recession proof. what do i know? the last few years i could have used a mentor.
i started a blog…[Read more]

]]> 0 830eff10563e31b6221f48852ff3c4ed Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers.: Who would you love to have as a mentor for your design […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15290/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:17:28 +0000 Who would you love to have as a mentor for your design career if you could pick anyone in the world, living or dead?
 

]]> 0 c4979565b5b0f45860e21c6cb27f34cc Brandon Reed, CVO, ASLA / Rooftop and Urban Designer / Landscape Architect posted an update in the group MENTORS: WISE and TRUSTED counselors or teachers.: Thanks David! and thanks for creating such a phenomenal […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15291/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:30:14 +0000 Thanks David! and thanks for creating such a phenomenal product for landscape architects!!! I use it everday!!!

]]> 0 53aacd2dd57babd70f53a7784fc7931a Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop:                                 Drawing with a Good Attitu […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15421/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:42:45 +0000


                               
Drawing with a Good Attitude                    
 
 
Many people feel they are unable to draw or sketch well either due to the lack of talented background or missing proper guided graphic skill. I have spent over 35 years of my life teaching people how to draw well with confidence, often I have seen people walke…[Read more]

]]> 0 546eb2ff5766f94fe791d3aa279000ac Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Improvement of B/A drawings in just 7 days? Before: Bad […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15422/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:42:31 +0000 Improvement of B/A drawings in just 7 days?

Before: Bad perspective, no gradual value change and lack of details on walls, ceiling and floor.  Requires nicer design with more furniture, bad person that was scaled too short, need more colors like blue, purple, and orange.
After: Good perspective, good details on walls with nice gradual value…[Read more]

]]> 0 6696bdd5d58bbb9ebe709945f703b72b Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: How to render a sofa with markers Left Sofa: (Rendered as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15423/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:27:44 +0000 How to render a sofa with markers

Left Sofa: (Rendered as Designer’s sofa): Outlined sofa lightly with a red or #B pencil, then render each surface of cushions by applying Chartpak Colorless Blender first and use the value sequence of Sunset Pink, Salmon, Deep Salmon, Scarlet and Maroon to achieve a nice Graduate Value Change to White Space. …[Read more]

]]> 0 2e16805ca7d888f0e3cd0a56ab953786 Bruno Marques posted an update in the group WORK: Need more reasons to attend the event? Now you have the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/16374/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:23:05 +0000 Need more reasons to attend the event?
Now you have the perfect one!
 

 
EFLA Registration

]]> 0 92d492c303facca163133f522139e03b Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: How to draw Bubble Diagram and Marker Lettering:  1. Use […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15424/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 09:16:51 +0000 How to draw Bubble Diagram and Marker Lettering: 
1. Use circle template, apply one circle with Sharpie and another one with Thin     Pen (don’t forget Professional Gap within circle), two circles offset to each     other with small gap in between. 2. Use different shades of green and blue markers and apply stripes with Over     The Edge just a b…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f9bd8dc9b18569dc389c6eccc83e67d Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Dear Land8Lounge Member, I just come across an outstanding […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15425/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:53:53 +0000
Dear Land8Lounge Member,
I just come across an outstanding watercolor artist Jack Tia Kee Woon, his paintings are incredibly phenomenon.  Each painting is so alive, colorfully glow with all six colors, and loosely expressed in style of its own.  I upload 4 of his painting under photos.  There are over 60 of his masterpieces on my web site at [Read more]

]]> 0 563a8506449e873b2877729635965757 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: To draw well, you simply need to do the following three […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15426/ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:53:11 +0000 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]

]]> 0 7b902a807e716b09c2cf8804ecae012f Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop:   Improvement of Before / After drawings in just one week […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15427/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:20:11 +0000
 
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]

]]> 0 a90b6149212ac8489e7ba3ccb7bec475 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Kirk, welcome and I will continue to add more tips of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15428/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:50:17 +0000 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.

]]> 0 c8e512cefd599006dc92742bcb114f0b Kirk Hiatt posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Thanks for the invite Mike! I'm excited about this group. https://land8.com/activity/p/15429/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:02:16 +0000 Thanks for the invite Mike! I’m excited about this group.

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