Sketchy Saturday Top 10 – No. 004

By Land8: Landscape Architects Network on August 24, 2013 No Comments / 4993 views

Sketch maniacs, masters, fans and admirers here is our fourth edition of Sketchy Saturday Top 10! Watch out because it’s becoming popular and the competition is global. We are looking for diverse techniques, well structured, executed emotion, particular beauty and sketches with a personal touch when ranking. Take a look at the competition and don’t miss out on sending in yours! 10. by Michael Kulik – Master of Landscape Architecture Student, 3rd Year Clemson University

A sketch from Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, Alaska by Michael Kulik

‘I drew this from a park bench in Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, Alaska. The Chester Creek trail terminates into the distance, out of which arises the Chugach Mountain Range. Pen, 3 Hrs.’ 9. by Morozova Lada – landscape architect from Moscow, Russia

This sketch is part of athe private residence near the Moscow by Morozova Lada

This sketch is part of a private residence near the Moscow by Morozova Lada

‘A small pool with a waterfall is part of a private residence near the Moscow that was designed and completed by my company Alfa Flora M. One could have a rest after a hard-working day in the big city, looking at the falling water and enjoying the scent of the flowers.’ 8. by Marlon Grifaldo

A combination of European hardscape and lush natural landscape by Marlon Grifaldo

‘The site is located in Zhao zhang, China. The landscape design tries to create a combination of European hardscape and lush natural landscape. The objective of the design is to create a space that avoids the suffocating feeling of a high density residential area to let the people living in the area feel and experience nature.’ 7. by Rose Barton- landscape Architecture student studying at the Edinburgh College of Art

A busy street in shadow with the sun drenched buildings by Rose Barton

‘Sketching Landscapes over the summer break is one of the best ways to keep L.A fresh in your mind. Before I go out sketching, I like to wash my pages in ink to give my drawings more character. I drew this sketch with charcoal on a street in Cadiz, Spain then worked into it later with emulsion and chalk. I tried to convey the narrow busy street in shadow with the sun drenched buildings further ahead.’ 6. by Edgar Cern from Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts in Lithuania

A representation of an imaginary public area by Edgar Cern

‘This scenery is a representation of an imaginary public area. The main concept was to guide the viewers’ eye through the sketch using the rules of perspective drawing. After adding some light strokes of gray marker I took a felt pen to finalize my line work and also gave more interest to the details.’ 5. by Joseph G. Marcelo – Filipino Registered Architect working in KSA

A luscious greens and pleasant landscape by Joseph G. Marcelo

‘A 7 minute sketch and output of a lefty architect, reminiscing his childhood days in the modest province of Mabayaos, Pangasinan (Philippines). It was a sunny and beautiful afternoon. The luscious greens and pleasant landscape still remains in the artist’s mind.’ 4. by Mahafuj Ali

A residence in Ahmedabad, India by Mahafuj Ali

‘The sketch is of a residence in Ahmedabad, India. All the plants were saplings when I made the sketch but I drew them as fully grown. I hope to see the place now similar to my sketch.’ 3. by Devin Kimmel

An existing residence with proposed new landscape by Davin Kimmel

‘This is a sketch of an existing residence with proposed new side wings, a garage, entry court, and a new landscape. The house is in the French neoclassical revival style. It is drawn in ink on vellum.’ 2. by Michael Kulik – Master of Landscape Architecture Student, 3rd Year Clemson University

A project focused on describing an idea in multiple dimensions by Michael Kulik

‘This pen and ink drawing was completed during a hand rendering course that emphasized visual vocabulary as a means of translating the designer’s language. Whether it is for the visual aid of a client, design development, or for simple practice, drawing engages the senses and demands understanding. Here, the project focused on describing an idea in multiple dimensions for a clearer, more robust definition.’ 1. by Leo Lee – student studying at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan, majoring in Landscape Architecture

The landscape architecture department yard by Leo Lee

‘The sketch represents my landscape architecture department yard. It was a sunny day, the breeze shifted through the grass and I was saw the juniors having a presentation. All of a sudden, the beautiful view jumped into my eyes. The view had warm sunshine and the shadows had clear layers. I started drawing using a pencil and brush pen.’ If you aren’t the author of one of our top 10 choice this weekend, don’t feel let down, get out there and make the most of the lazy vacationer’s August and let us see it through your hand. Sketching isn’t dead, it’s just been quietly waiting for LAN to clean the dust off this superb expressive art. You all keep on proving that! Article written by Yuliya Georgieva. Enjoy what you’ve read! Support us and pick up one of our awesome T-shirts and hoodies today, Click the link