ANM 324 Project 2
This was a very challenging project because it demands understanding layers, closed shapes and the unique features of the pen tool.  It also requires that you understand the relationship of elements in a scene as well as how light affects the scene. In addition, you had to learn about color palettes and how to apply different colors to your interior. You all have begun to see the incredible potential of Illustrator….the possibilities are endless.  I appreciate everyone’s efforts on this project…keep up the good work!

Here’s my general grading criteria for this project:

95-100-drawing is accurate, demonstrates good control of tools and includes accurate lighting effects, used of named layers and accurate color (high level of difficulty)

90-95-drawing is accurate, shows adequate control of tools lighting and fills considered but not complete or accurate. Layers used effectively

85-90-drawing is accurate, fills not complete with open shapes and lighting not adequately considered. Color palettes not accurately identified.

80-85-drawing and use of tools lacks control, lighting not adequately considered. Only submitted one file instead of required two.

70-80-drawing not controlled, lighting not considered did not meet requirements

Late -10

No Group Critique -5

Anita Kunz Group

Laura Allen- I was really attracted to the monochromatic version of your interior.
Detail is incredible…I especially like the attention you paid to the ceiling and accessories in the room. Lighting effects look great. You’ve used good contrasting monochromatic colors to effectively give form to the couch and other furniture. Those chairs are beautiful and the room has good perspective and depth. The strong lighting, as depicted by the bright patterns on the floor, is just what you would see in a room with direct sunlight coming in. There could be a few more hints of shadows off the chairs and back leg of couch but overall you’ve really done a really nice job on this. Note: The complementary version was not actually complementary (opposites on color wheel.

Anthony Campanario-I love the bright palette you’ve used in your interior scene. It’s a combination of primary and secondary triadic. I expected you to use one…primary or secondary. I realize if you haven’t been exposed color theory this is a complex aspect of the project. You’ve done a good job outlining the objects in the room. There are a few areas where shapes don’t quite join. Use the direct selection tool to adjust to fit. The solid color fills leave the furniture a little flat and without form. It would be better to apply different tints of the color or perhaps use gradients to show how the different surfaces are affected by light. I would also like to see some shadows cast from objects, such as from the legs of chairs on the floor or perhaps the vases on the table which would be influenced by the light coming in from behind.

Kayal Garrett
- You’ve done a very good job rendering this modern interior. The sweeping curves of the shelf on the back wall look great. You are depending on the strokes to define the detail and outlines of the furniture. The drawing would look more dramatic without the outlines on the major shapes…you have used color to define the surfaces of the shelf, chair and table so removal of the stroke would result in a dramatic change. I like the shadow cast on the wall under the shelf and the change in color on the arm of the chair and couch…shadow under the table gives us the clue that lighting is likely coming from the ceiling fixtures. The padded seats of those couches and chairs would be good candidates for simple gradient fills but it would require that each rectangle be a closed shape.

Aaron Keisler
- What strikes me most is the reflections you’ve included in the scene. These clearly show the affect of light coming in through the windows. The detail in the home theater system and furniture/accessories on the right wall are excellent! The gradient on the bed helps us understand it’s form but there is a stroke on the backside that is too harsh..better if removed. Looks like you have good control of the tools and coloring palettes!

Lisa Leone
- I like the soft pastel color palette you’ve chosen…it’s actually an extended analogous color scheme. You’ve done a good job drawing the various shapes that define the room and objects. The white floor makes it a little difficult to visualize the interior and especially lighting effects.  With a light floor like this I would suggest removing or lightening the large shadow at the lower left…this would make the carpet fit the perspective of the room a bit better.  I really like the shadow cast by the lamp. The background and foreground are very well done. The rug, in particular, shows a good understanding of the drawing tools and depicting the perspective of those geometric shapes. The weakness in the illustration is the application of highlight and shadows to the couch and pillows to make them look more realistic and consistent with the light in the room as you show with those shadows from the lamp and end of couch. Your complemenatry palette should be limited to opposites on the color wheel and tints of those opposites.

Rosenwald Group

Ariel Asher-Your interior is bright and beautiful. The detail in the bed and accessories is outstanding. I especially like the fact that you’ve used strokes only to add surface edging detail not to define the forms. Lighting effects look very good too….the radial “glow” on the left may be a little strong but it clearly shows the bright light coming in the window…this light is also reflected in the shadows applied to other surfaces with gradients and as cast shadows behind objects like the handles…very well done! The second version you submitted as complementary should have green to compliment the red.

Kathie Palomar
- I really like the complementary red/green palette you’ve used in your interior. It’s very striking. Excellent use of named layers and so much detail in those cabinets…looks great!
You clearly have good control of the drawing tools and the concept of closed shapes is obvious. I see some very subtle shadows, but I think they could be more obvious…such as shadows coming off of the cups and pot on the counter. This would also be a good place to use gradients to illustrate the rounded shapes of those objects. Lastly, I would suggest some darkening of the floor as it recedes into the pantry…this would emphasize the depth and volume of the rooms. Keep up the good work with those layers and drawing details!

Morgan Shaw-
Wow..you’ve really done a great job rending the interior. The detail in the blinds, furniture and accessories is exceptional. The color palette is an extended analogous which looks very natural in this setting. Lighting effects help convince the viewer that the wood floor is smooth and polished.
My only suggestion would be to define the shadows on the legs of the coffee table…they would likely stand out a bit more and ground it on the carpet. Outstanding work!

Alana Woldhagen-Your interior is very dramatic with those abstract lighting highlights flowing across the furniture surfaces…looks very realistic.
I get the impression that there is strong light coming from the slits in the back wall as well as from a unseen source to the back of the viewer. You have used color differential to show the effect of light on the surfaces of the end table and divider. I see the drop shadows behind the pillows…that’s fine but the curve in the bench would be better defined with a transition dark to light on the surface..as is, it looks rather flat. Both your color palettes were monochromatic..an analogous palette should be made up of at least three colors adjacent on the color wheel.

Tassie Burton
Wow…I’m struck by the excellent use of highlights and shadows in your interior to depict that strong light coming in from the right. The surfaces all reflect this source. Looks like you have excellent control of the drawing tools and layers..the plant is great! That chair is one of the best pieces of furniture done in class. It kind of looks like you ran out of time with the small glass table..it’s a bit awkward compared to all the other elements in the room…I think I would have just not included it…but shadows coming off it at the chair reflect the complexity of the shapes. One thing you can do to make shadows like these fill more consistently is to group and merge into one shape..just makes it easier to fill with a solid or gradient. With such good drawing skills I would suggest not showing the stroke and let the fills define the objects..it will look even better! Keep up the good work!

Samuel Ross-The tufts in the headboard and chair are outstanding! They look realistic and clearly give us the impression that there is strong light coming in the room. You have excellent detail in the furniture and accessories..the fan is rather complex but looks good! Pillows are a bit awkward compared to the other objects. I would suggest not using a stroke to define and fill with a more-simple gradient. With strong light coming from the window there should be shadows under the pillows to firmly ground them on the bed…as is they float a bit. Complementary palette is actually a more of a triadic. True complementary would be blue/orange and tints of those solids.

Kroencke Group

Caitlin Ayers-Wow..you have done a spectacular job of drawing the objects in your interior. The chairs, widows and accessories are beautifully illustrated. You clearly have good control of the pen tool and all those layers help organize the drawing. I do see some excellent color differential in the walls, chairs and table to depict lighting in the scene but it would be a definite plus to have some shadows coming off the chair legs…even if subtle, it would clearly ground them on the floor. With such a strong illustration, I would suggest you try removing the strokes that define all the shapes…you’ll be amazed at how it expands the drawing! Very strong work!

Elliot Harris
- You have really explored the stroke, color and pattern options in Illustrator with your interior. The combination of styles results is a loss of consistency in the drawing….for example, you have brush strokes for windows on the right and basic strokes on the windows to the left. I really like the fruit bowl with all its colorful elements…on the other hand, the table and chairs are not well defined..looks like they may even be auto-traced, not that that is bad, but again it’s not consistent with the other shapes. Lighting coming from the windows is strong and casts nice highlights across the floor, with light this strong I would expect more defined shadows from the table and chairs..I do see drop shadows off the legs of the couch..better if these were cast from the base of the legs to ground it on the floor.

Michael Kuntz-I really feel like I’m standing in this room…the effect of light and detail helps convey this impression. I also like the fact that you chose to not use strokes to define your shapes…as a result, they are more realistic

Lighting is excellent with highlights on the wall and backboard as well as cast shadows on the floor and table. A finishing touch would be to add shadows under the pillows and apply a subtle gradient to show the change in color as the bedding flows over the edge of the bed. Overall, a very good job with strong lighting skills.

Candeda Parks

Wow..I was really attracted to your bright color palette…very eye-catching. You have lots of detail in your interior. I especially like the table, plant and chairs in the back right. The ceiling and light are also very well done. Some pen work is a bit awkward with shapes that are not as controlled as they should be..the black chair and couch pillows stand out. You have considered light…I see those reflections of the vases on the table..nice! That same lighting effect should be incorporated in the foreground objects to help them fit into the rooms. Cast shadows from the table, chair, couch and foreground accessories would add a lot to the scene.

Rodolpho Torrencampo-
I’m glad to see you illustrate your interior without relying on visible strokes…that’s typically an “ah ha” moment in Illustrator. Looks like you had “fun” with the couch and all its pillows. You definitely got some practice with gradients. The back looks more realistic than the seats..I think they would be better rendered with a linear gradient vs radial. You’ve done a good job of showing the overall effect of light in the room with color differential on the wall and a cast shadow on the floor in front of the couch. Oh yes….nice reflection in the mirror! To be consistent the same lighting should be applied to the table…I would darken the edges away from the light as you’ve done to the legs. A darker shadow under the far end of the couch and a cast shadow from the table leg would also help ground these two object on the floor…as is, they are floating a bit. Nice work!

Sahnnon Fannin- The attention to detail in your interior is fantastic. The couches and chair are especially well done. The bookcase and TV are very strong too! I do like the combination of stroked outlines as well as non-stroked. I would like to see this technique carried-on to the large couch in the foreground where strokes are a little too strong. Lighting effects on the objects are well done but I would also like to see some cast shadows from the furniture to help ground them in the scene…it can be very subtle but will help define the environment. Keep up the good drawing work! Oh, color

Frazier Group-Great work by all of the group!

Claire Lacombe-You’ve done a great job illustrating the very modern interior. You clearly have a good understanding of the drawing tools and used layers to effectively organize your scene. I like the detail in all the furniture and the judicious use of gradients where needed. The curved seats and bench ends are outstanding with their metallic gradients. Lighting effects are subtle which implies a balanced light in the room. I have a little trouble visualizing the abstract shape in the ceiling..is that light or ceiling? It would be clearer if it didn’t overlap the ceiling fascia at the end. I see the light from the window casting a highlight on the floor..with that strong a light it would probably hit the edge of the round table with a highlight too. Overall….looks superb!

Adam Watts
- Your interior looks spectacular! The detail in the windows and managing to keep all the perspective is particularly impressive. That strong light coming in from all that glass is reflected on the table (my favorite part) as well as the walls and ceiling surrounding the windows. The only elements that would add the finishing touch is a shadow cast on the floor from the large pillar and perhaps from the legs of the table and couch. Overall, you’ve done one of the best illustrations in the class.

Kimberly Johnson-
I was really attracted to the monochromatic version of your interior although the analogous illustration is very strong too.
Detail good…I especially like the attention you paid to the side tables and lamp. The transparent glass vases are very well done. Lighting effects look very good with a very strong light coming in from the left. I’m wondering why it does not highlight the edge of the backboard too? Shadows under the bed and tables imply a strong consistent light. The lamp is also casting its light on the wall and top of the stand..looking good! With all the attention to lighting, I’m surprised the pillows aren’t casting a shadow too…I think this would complete the picture. Very well done!!

Tamara Ruxin
- Another really beautiful illustration from the Fraizer Group! I’m crazy about the reflections on the side of the island. They look beautiful and define the smooth polished surface. Details in other elements like the plates, chair and vent are outstanding. Still, your lighting makes this interior glow…I can almost feel the warmth of the sun. I’m not sure if the second chair is a reflection or actually a second chair we are seeing through the window? Overall you’ve demonstrated excellent skill with the drawing tools, layering and understanding the dynamics of lighting.

Rachel Ladd

I like the casual style you’ve used to interpret your interior. The bedding looks soft and natural in contrast with the wood furniture. You’ve included good detail with the switches, lamp and painting. I don’t see a strong light source but, highlights on the end tables and shadow under the bed imply an overhead light. I think it would help with consistency if the bedding had a little stronger lighting..such as shadows under the pillow edges. Glad to see you defined your shapes without colored strokes. Good job, but only one color version submitted.

Nancy Her
-Wow…another spectacular illustration from this group! I love everything about this interior. Good detail but the strength is in the lighting, which is strong and very consistent throughout. The abstract highlights on the chair look a little awkward but those great cast shadows leave no doubt that the furniture is firmly sitting on the floor! I also like the bold application of color. Excellent use of layers and you have very good command of the drawing tools!