Friday, September 27, 2024

Quick Sketching Technique

 



The above images show the details that can be achieved under time pressures. I found it interesting that when I set a 5-minute timer the work I produced was just as detailed as when I allowed 15 minutes.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Brick Bonds

 

The above poster highlights different brick bond styles.

English Bond - a course of headers followed by a course of stretchers

Flemish Bond - each course contains a stretcher followed by a header, offset on the next course

Stretcher Bond - all bricks laid with stretchers

Common Bond - a course of headers followed by 5 courses of stretchers

Flemish Garden Wall Bond - a header followed by three stretchers, offset on the next course