Before becoming an artist I worked for 15 years in the field of Interior Architecture. Graduating at a time before CAD became the norm in design schools, free-hand drawing was the only tool available for developing and presenting three-dimensional ideas. Later in my career, when I spent several years teaching design, I recognized and emphasized the continuing importance of the sketch as a communication device.
The drawings I now do for architectural clients, a sample of which can be seen on the next page, are design development sketches rather than final presentation renderings. These sketches are used to assist clients in visualizing the spaces their architect may be proposing. They can help the client to understand anything from the relationships between spaces to the positioning of a piece of furniture.
The degree of precision offered can vary. My drawings can be anything from a quick sketch to a measured 2-point perspective. Whatever method is used, a good drawing is one which effectively communicates the idea.
