Introduction to Prop Design - Looking for fellow 'classmates'

Leah · 25 Jun 2020, 17:17

here is my drawing so far of the oil lamp. the top right one is the structure drawing of the lamp with a three quarter top view, the rest are these quick orthographic sketches. i want to perfect the structure drawing of the lamp a little more before rendering it, it still needs a bit of work but i was just so impatient to upload it already! will do that shortly and show you the finished one soon hopefully.

delighted to recive feedback and critiques.
thanks

PieterVanDerBeek · 26 Jun 2020, 08:52

@Leah Nice! Love the different angles, really gives a good feel of the structure. If I had to pick one thing I'd tilt the top part of the handle on the 3/4 top view just a little bit (to the left), to align it with the nozzle on the front – it now feels a tad askew.

Leah · 28 Jun 2020, 20:42

hi everyone! i have done my lamp...made it a bit flatter so it looks more of a lamp and less of a jug. truth to be told, its not really how i imagined the outcome to look like, what do you all think?
iv taken out the inlaid pearls or whatever those designs were meant to be. Too complicated. besides, its being a background prop and not a hero prop. and also, i think its just being in a regular Persian persons house, not the king....
its the first time i designed something, as well as almost my first time renedering a piece digitally so please please give feedback coz thats really the best way to grow!

thanks to all!

robbery · 29 Jun 2020, 00:05

I too just started the course and I will be doing the first assignment tonight. I am thinking of doing a beach theme lamp. It would be great to go through it with a group of people. My schedule varies as I have 3 kids and a full time job to juggle. I will post on this thread when I have something.

PieterVanDerBeek · 29 Jun 2020, 07:48

@Leah – Awesome! I like the simplicity, and the cascading sides still give it a distinct, elegant character. I struggle with light and shadow myself, but the way you did it seems very convincing. :-]

PieterVanDerBeek · 29 Jun 2020, 07:59

@robbery Welcome to the club :-]

lauren_g · 29 Jun 2020, 23:19

Hey there! Here’s the work I’ve done so far for the prop class. Since I’m working on a portfolio I decided to do my own thing a bit!

C&C welcome, of course!

robbery · 3 Jul 2020, 06:33

I am going for a tropical beach theme. Here are my silhouettes.

charitymunoz · 5 Jul 2020, 16:59

Ok, got some silhouettes done for the first assignment. Was thinking of what type of lamp a squirrel might have in its nest. This is the best thumbnail. I'd show the rest, but the 3yo Phantom of the Art Studio has decided to use markers with my silhouettes and thumbnails and they're all covered in technicolor scribbles now.

Leah · 9 Jul 2020, 19:37

detailed sketch/structure of table. going over it another time to get it better

PieterVanDerBeek · 15 Jul 2020, 12:42

I think this is the final setup for my plumber's standing lamp – looking forward to rendering it... :-]

Jacy13 · 15 Jul 2020, 16:20

@PieterVanDerBeek I just got through the Light & Shadow class, and I'll be starting this class today! Really excited
Everyone's work is looking very creative and awesome.

robbery · 16 Jul 2020, 05:57

@PieterVanDerBeek that looks amazing.

robbery · 16 Jul 2020, 06:00

I decided to do a simple design.

PieterVanDerBeek · 16 Jul 2020, 07:01

@Jacy13 Awesome – welcome to the club! :-]

Mairin Kareli · 17 Jul 2020, 21:11

![0_1595020014849_Lamp 1.jpg](Uploading 100%) Here is my lamp progress! Any critue welcome, am I getting proportion and shape and harmony and contrast? So much to think about!

Mairin Kareli · 17 Jul 2020, 21:13

@PieterVanDerBeek I like the extra width and more joints at the bottom, it balances it nicely

Mairin Kareli · 18 Jul 2020, 22:17

@charitymunoz I feel like we were on similar brach-lamp vibes! I like how the light looks like a bug and also a blossom at the same time.

charitymunoz · 20 Jul 2020, 14:48

@Mairin-Kareli I was going for what a squirrel would have in it's nest (my 9yo's suggestion). We determined it would use a lightning bug, but it would have to treat it well, like a pet - hence the grass at the bottom and perchlike structure for the "lamp". I love all the twists and shapes you gave yours!! Great job!

Jacy13 · 21 Jul 2020, 17:48

Here is my page of silhouettes! Took me a lot longer than it should have, but it was my first time doing an exercise like this. I hope that each time I do this exercise; I can get a little faster with it.

My concept was a flamingo lamp designed for the Queen of Hearts from Alice In Wonderland. I imagined Alice In Wonderland with a steampunk aesthetic. The ones circled in blue are the ones I decided to take to the thumbnail stage