Land8 | Tom Ellenwood | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/tomellenwood/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Tom Ellenwood is a member. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:57:03 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

]]> 0 ac31fc1fcab9b7b06db1d22bf420cbdd Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Create your own book of Illustrations on computer Do you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15430/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:38:53 +0000 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]

]]> 0 7fd22de8e71abfd13b59c86016dd6e01 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop:    Render Landscape Plan How you can render a landscape p […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15431/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:44:25 +0000   
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.
]]> 0 b50aef94c18fc90ec0e1add05ebd5a7b Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Six approaches to layout a successful space After we have […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15432/ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:43:16 +0000 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]

]]> 0 ee0f74ea122939785c37ddd7d016ee5b Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Thanks for the invite, Mike.  This is great! https://land8.com/activity/p/15433/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:57:31 +0000 Thanks for the invite, Mike.  This is great!

]]> 0 8439e6683444b6e3a7f4349a17438d58 Mike Lin posted an update in the group BeLoose Graphic Workshop: Quick thumbnail sketch #1 It is only 3"x4" in size and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15434/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:29:25 +0000
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]

]]> 0 f4264cf45317a3140cf0badaae99e5c9 vc hefti posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Also, any book suggestions for a general resource on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18921/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:22:22 +0000 Also, any book suggestions for a general resource on phytoremediation?
 

]]> 0 a57595f5a9d05618035c46f3793c5f0f vc hefti posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Any good resources/case studies on winter water/ice features? https://land8.com/activity/p/18922/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:18:18 +0000 Any good resources/case studies on winter water/ice features?

]]> 0 8a9caf8a106eddc7d82aea3684a1b4c9 Leo Gonzales posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Thanks Nick. 'Will be glad to help everyone in the group :) https://land8.com/activity/p/18923/ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:17:42 +0000 Thanks Nick. ‘Will be glad to help everyone in the group 🙂

]]> 0 cc605b8f7e7826dd22a2a354445a3d06 al naim jaafar posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: thanks nick for the invite..good idea for our field. https://land8.com/activity/p/18924/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:51:38 +0000 thanks nick for the invite..good idea for our field.

]]> 0 68885cbbcb1e129a830a2250644f3b78 nca posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Always bringing good ideas Mike. I'm going to research this.. https://land8.com/activity/p/18925/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:45:53 +0000 Always bringing good ideas Mike.

I’m going to research this..

]]> 0 d0f5e4099d913d3e7edf23fd35990e04 Mike Tupa posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: It would be interesting to find an RFP that we could all […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18926/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:59:10 +0000 It would be interesting to find an RFP that we could all respond to under this umbrella.

]]> 0 e0472564921f31a76d11b001baf92020 Ryan Sand posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Hope I can be of assistance. Ill let yall know if I have anything. https://land8.com/activity/p/18927/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:03:52 +0000 Hope I can be of assistance. Ill let yall know if I have anything.

]]> 0 62535cd60b898752db9de0d0450bac1e Rico Flor posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Thanks for the invite Nick. Hope i could be of service; […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18928/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:10 +0000 Thanks for the invite Nick. Hope i could be of service; certainly I would be needing help! A great special weekend to those who has one. A same special weekend to those who just has the weekend to spend!

]]> 0 0b5fc4162a7b7c59b539d25684aa60f3 nca posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Thanks Les.. https://land8.com/activity/p/18929/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:44:51 +0000 Thanks Les..

]]> 0 7ca5fb4156aedb086ca427d061ca3793 Les Ballard posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Thanks so much for the invite - i have beaten my new […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18930/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:23:49 +0000



Thanks so much for the invite – i have beaten my new laptop into submission and should be back on more regularly – sorry for the absence
all that said am going visiting next few months and will post some snaps – heres a couple of puzzle wood in forest of dean, that is sposed to have inspired tolkien to write about fangorn forest, visited with…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c3be819cf2a0bbb637116e082b964a2 Adam Joseph Shramek posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: If you ever do start it up again and need more people let me know https://land8.com/activity/p/18931/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:46:13 +0000 If you ever do start it up again and need more people let me know

]]> 0 68a6cfbff3130cf52804e6a36f8a9e83 nca posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Hey Michael- I actually have a small business licensed with […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18932/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:38:23 +0000 Hey Michael-

I actually have a small business licensed with the state. Terra Firma Landscape Design belongs to me in Colorado. Long story short- before I went back to school at CSU I ran my own design/build and made very good money. I did EVERYTHING from design/estimates to irrigation from scratch including water/meter taps, trenching, tree…[Read more]

]]> 0 137170a4880026418e4f794db628e869 Kaja Terpińska posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: very good idea :-) cheers to all! https://land8.com/activity/p/18933/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:16:53 +0000 very good idea 🙂 cheers to all!

]]> 0 ae161d09c48713ebe655ce7b417d6596 Michael Barcelos posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: Cool idea for a group... i also have some time left before I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18934/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:22:20 +0000 Cool idea for a group… i also have some time left before I graduate but ive been attempting to learn more about the profession this summer by starting a temporary landscape business around town. Learning how to quote clients with a price for a variety of small installation jobs has helped me gain a better understanding of how much money is…[Read more]

]]> 0 c5e9519092eb497d2fd39a26eb353245 William Belcher posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: nick - thanks for the invite - this a great idea. things […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18935/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:20:37 +0000 nick – thanks for the invite – this a great idea.

things are picking up at the office – this thing is turning around. spirit/moral is pretty low – no raises or bonuses this year.

take the opportunity to go see great spaces/places and some of those great perspective sketches you do. you know as soon as you get that job you will never find the…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ce32f122d9efc3bbf51c6850d2f56d9 Dylan Jones posted an update in the group Project Resource Connection: What a great opportunity to gain valuable feedback and make […] https://land8.com/activity/p/18936/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:03:35 +0000 What a great opportunity to gain valuable feedback and make connections in our field. Thanks for the invite Nick – good idea!

Thankfully, I still have a year left of school 🙂 So.. I guess I’ll start worrying in about 11 months.

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