The Sketch Is Where It All Begins

Inspirational

Feb 18

The idea for a rendering may be derived from anything, really - a flash of sunlight, the tilt of a head, a glass on the table, but the sketch is where it all begins, the point where inspiration meets artist. Gloriously free of the need to get it right, the sketch is where possibilities are explored, compositions are found and visions come to life. Sketches represent the art in its raw form.

Sketching is messy, unfinished and noncommittal. It allows you to have fun and think about things more unconventionally - without the expectation that it has to lead to anything at all. Sketches are a byproduct and castoffs of a thought in the process.

Year ago I would jump right into a rendering as soon as I got an idea. This would occasionally result in a decent rendering, but not as often as I'd have liked. When I started planning first and working things out in advance, my success rate tremendously went up. Sketching is unquestionably worth the time. Sketching has taught me that it's all about balance - between planning everything out and following that plan, but also allowing for hidden surprises and spontaneous happenings.

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Bobby Parker

Hey there, thanks for visiting my online portfolio. My name is Bobby Parker and I’m a Minnesota based illustrator who specializes in photo-real architectural renderings, and I’m not afraid to turn my hand to animation if the job requires it. While growing up in Illinios I always had a childhood interest in drawing and artwork that has stayed with me throughout my career in architecture. I received my architectural education working for some of the most talented architects in Chicago. I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, and pride myself on the ability to deliver a valuable and visually-appealing end product, no matter what the scope. For me, it’s essential to achieve a balance between quality and speed. 24 years after working professionally, I am still combining the fundamentals of art with the most current industry technology, to create incredibly realistic 3D architectural renderings. I love what I do, and I hope that it shows in my portfolio. Please take a minute to visit my work page and drop me a message if you have any questions

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