Bobby Parker 11/26/23 Bobby Parker 11/26/23

Modern Two-Story Farmhouse-Style Home Rendering

These architectural renderings depict a tranquil, modern two-story farmhouse-style home with a gray roof and white siding. The house features a large covered front porch with grey columns and railing. An impressive stone fireplace is visible on the side of the house, adding to the overall rustic and comfortable feel of the home. The house is situated on a lot surrounded by well-maintained landscaping, which includes a lush lawn, shrubs, and trees. The landscape complements the overall serene atmosphere of the image.

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Bobby Parker 11/24/23 Bobby Parker 11/24/23

Suburban, Single-Family House Rendering

The image is a digital rendering of a suburban, single-family house named 'Favel' featuring a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere. The house has a sizable front yard blanketed with grass, hinting at a spacious outdoor area. The home's structure is adorned with grey siding, accented by brick elements. The façade comprises a grey two-car garage door, above which there are two large windows with shutters. The left side of the garage presents two smaller windows with shutters. The dark brown front door is flanked by two brick columns and a small window above it, adding to the property's character. Ambient landscaping and a hint of trees in the background induce a sense of suburban comfort.

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Bobby Parker 11/23/23 Bobby Parker 11/23/23

Bedwood House Rendering

Redwood House Rendering is a single-story, ranch-style home with a grey roof and white 2-car garage doors. The house is surrounded by a large front yard, complemented by a well-maintained lawn. Small shrubs are sited in front of the house, adding a touch of greenery. A long driveway extends in front of the property, leading up to the garage on the left side of the house. The tranquil atmosphere, evident in the blue sky with white clouds in the backdrop, paints a picture of idyllic suburban living - a retreat from bustling city life. This beautiful home and its detailed landscaping reflect a sense of meticulous care and comfort, invoking an image reminiscent of the American Dream.

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Bobby Parker 11/22/23 Bobby Parker 11/22/23

Modern-Style House Rendering

This modern-style house is unique, and I am still determining the design. I didn’t design it; I just illustrated it for the designer. This version is my take on the house. As the designer scoped, the house has a two-toned roof, brick in-laid pavers between concrete driveway parts, and some green and teal. I will not share that one because the composition wasn’t to my taste, so I worked more on it, and here it is. Since the design is a little out there, I tried to tame it down with some monochrome colors and adjusted the composition to work better, with better lighting and camera angle.

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Bobby Parker 11/21/23 Bobby Parker 11/21/23

Finding the Picture

Most, if not all, projects have a budget or some cost restrictions. Usually, my clients want to show as much as they can in one view without considering composition, light, shadow, or a focal point.

I structure my quotes so that multiple views can be chosen. Most illustrators have a flat fee, which means if you want the back of your house illustrated, it'll cost the same as the front—a second view of the front, the same price as the initial view. My fees are structured, so if you want the back of your house illustrated, since I already did the front, working out the details and colors, it'll take less work, which means less money so that you can allocate some money for some lovely vignettes. I have found that people still try to save money and not give that extra money to some beautiful vignettes or hero shots, which is too bad. The hero shots are what will sell your project.

Have you ever seen the cover of a set of construction documents? What do you see? You know, an isometric, with the camera high, showing the entire structure. This is OK; they are construction documents. However, they are not OK if you want something beautifully eye-pleasing.

Have you ever watched a professional architectural or landscape photographer work? They will sit for hours for that perfect light. When I go out taking photos, my hobby is to find a picture. That light can fall perfectly through the trees on just one flower, which is magical; I found the picture!

When creating an architectural rendering, I virtually walk the model with a virtual camera and lens, looking for the picture. I move the sun, raise the camera, lower the camera, and move the sun some more. It is always tricky when I am put in a box, being told the exact view, which people will only know what will work if someone spends the time walking the site. Foreground, middle ground, background, subtle depth of field, and some atmospherical atmosphere are all used to tell a story.

Most people, even people in architecture, need help understanding photography, composition, light and shadow, or even storytelling. There are rules and rules to be broken, but you can only break them if you know them. A professional can tell an amateur's work right away. You never put down an amateur because you can break their spirit. We were all amateurs at one point, but an amateur is easy to see.

It can take longer to find the picture than to build the model. However, making the model should be where the art starts, not when the project is completed.

Facebook memories are an excellent way to see things that were once worth posting. Here are some hero shots that I came across today, which initiated this post. I did these a few years ago for a client who understood the importance of finding the picture.

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Bobby Parker 11/15/23 Bobby Parker 11/15/23

Brule House Rendering

The Brule house rendering features a charming, large two-story wooden house incorporating a garage, situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting. The house is surrounded by a sizable front yard filled with lush green grass and tall trees. A long driveway leads up to the garage, offering a path through the serene landscape. Above, the sky is clear and blue, reinforcing the sense of tranquility.

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Bobby Parker 11/12/23 Bobby Parker 11/12/23

Material Study Rendering

What an excellent case study for an architectural rendering. The architect's client couldn't decide on stone or all brick, so he directed his client to me. It was a wise investment to commission an illustrator to illustrate both options so a decision could be made confidently.

Which one do you like?

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Bobby Parker 11/10/23 Bobby Parker 11/10/23

1014 Kent Place House Rendering

This rendering depicts a large two-story house with a grey exterior, including a grey roof, garage, and shutters, all enhanced by white trim. The house is designed in a traditional style and is situated within a lush green environment. A green lawned yard is spread out to the front and right of the house, bordered by a white fence. A driveway leads up to the grey garage door, and two stone pillars mark the entrance to the property. The house is nestled within a neighborhood, with a tranquil, private ambiance created by numerous trees. Above, the sky is a clear blue scattered with white clouds, adding to the serene setting.

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Bobby Parker 11/8/23 Bobby Parker 11/8/23

Rouge House Rendering

This beautiful architectural rendering shows a large brown wooden house with a rustic appearance. The house has a two-car garage with two garage doors on the right side. It is set in a grassy area with several trees in the background, including more giant trees on the right and left sides of the house and smaller trees in the middle and along the back of the house. The house has a tranquil and inviting atmosphere, with large windows and wooden accents adding charm. The sky is blue with white clouds, completing the picturesque scene.

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Bobby Parker 11/6/23 Bobby Parker 11/6/23

Curve House Rendering

Talk about complex; the curved house rendering hardly has a straight line.

A tranquil and picturesque rendering featuring a significantly large, two-story house with a unique curved design. The house exhibits a light color palette, complemented by a distinct curved roof. The structure is surrounded by a lush garden, embracing various trees and creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The entrance to the house is accentuated with a broad porch adorned with a staircase leading to the first floor. All these elements are set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, offering a sense of peace, harmony, and escape from the rush of city life.

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