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Standard Scottish beach.  Height of summer.

Standard Scottish beach. Height of summer.

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I would have finished this if it hadn’t started raining (I was only there in the first place hoping to see Gwen Stefani.)

I would have finished this if it hadn’t started raining (I was only there in the first place hoping to see Gwen Stefani.)

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Life Lesson #1- When asked in a job interview to name a building you like, always name one you can spell, and don’t make it up and change the name.

Life Lesson #1- When asked in a job interview to name a building you like, always name one you can spell, and don’t make it up and change the name.

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Eucalyptus, watercolour, c2007.  I need to get back into this.  Water colour is like nature’s Instagram.

Eucalyptus, watercolour, c2007. I need to get back into this. Water colour is like nature’s Instagram.

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Inverkip Power Station, pen, 2010.  I came back from uni and went for a barbecue with my friends and enjoyed the whole pretentious art student thing of sketching in front of them.

Inverkip Power Station, pen, 2010. I came back from uni and went for a barbecue with my friends and enjoyed the whole pretentious art student thing of sketching in front of them.

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Trafalgar Square, London, pen, 2010. I drew this en pleine air which I don’t usually do and a four year old girl stood looking over my shoulder and told me it was brilliant and took her family over to see it.  Highlight of the trip.

Trafalgar Square, London, pen, 2010. I drew this en pleine air which I don’t usually do and a four year old girl stood looking over my shoulder and told me it was brilliant and took her family over to see it. Highlight of the trip.

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Scottish energy drinks to help with degree show deadlines.

Scottish energy drinks to help with degree show deadlines.

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Glamis Castle, pen, 2010. It’s famous for having a different number of windows from the outside as the inside, but I’ve probably missed some out at random.

Glamis Castle, pen, 2010. It’s famous for having a different number of windows from the outside as the inside, but I’ve probably missed some out at random.

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Hillhouse, Helensburgh, pen, 2009. I used to use a .05 fine liner for subtle toning. I don’t want to know how long this took.

Hillhouse, Helensburgh, pen, 2009. I used to use a .05 fine liner for subtle toning. I don’t want to know how long this took.

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Poppy, 2010. Imagine it in colour.

Poppy, 2010. Imagine it in colour.

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Glasgow Riverside icons, 2012. There’s soon to be another. I’ll save judgement till then (I bet it sucks.)

Glasgow Riverside icons, 2012. There’s soon to be another. I’ll save judgement till then (I bet it sucks.)

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Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill, 2010. Even the Black Eyed Peas love this shiz.

Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill, 2010. Even the Black Eyed Peas love this shiz.

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Parliament House, Edinburgh, 2012. It’s cool, old, and even has weird Masonic links.

Parliament House, Edinburgh, 2012. It’s cool, old, and even has weird Masonic links.

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I like watching classic films.  One more to tick off on the list.
I watched this for the chase scene at the end; I like imagery in film and found this inspired me in third year.  Long tunnels, different levels, UNDERGROUND, ooft.

I like watching classic films.  One more to tick off on the list.

I watched this for the chase scene at the end; I like imagery in film and found this inspired me in third year.  Long tunnels, different levels, UNDERGROUND, ooft.

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A drawing of an old industrial building in Dundee.
I did this in second year but used it throughout third year as I feel it demonstrates several interesting points.
The original elevation of the building is still clear with its regular spacing of windows.  Each of these however, is now different as they have been adapted over the years to fit the current uses.
For me this suggests flexibility as though this area is determined to survive, to constantly change to stay relevant and usable.  I also enjoy the various layers; it looks rich with vivid, evident history.
For others, this area is dreary and damp and depressing.  Things are done cheaply, aesthetics aren’t considered and non-essential repairs are ignored.
The original building is at least to be admired, still in use over 100 years after being built.  
So are architects now too arrogant?  Should all buildings be built flexibly with thought for the future?  Or should a building have enough self confidence to be itself and know it will last?
I’ll go with arrogance.

A drawing of an old industrial building in Dundee.

I did this in second year but used it throughout third year as I feel it demonstrates several interesting points.

The original elevation of the building is still clear with its regular spacing of windows.  Each of these however, is now different as they have been adapted over the years to fit the current uses.

For me this suggests flexibility as though this area is determined to survive, to constantly change to stay relevant and usable.  I also enjoy the various layers; it looks rich with vivid, evident history.

For others, this area is dreary and damp and depressing.  Things are done cheaply, aesthetics aren’t considered and non-essential repairs are ignored.

The original building is at least to be admired, still in use over 100 years after being built.  

So are architects now too arrogant?  Should all buildings be built flexibly with thought for the future?  Or should a building have enough self confidence to be itself and know it will last?

I’ll go with arrogance.