Practice Makes Perfect (well, almost!)
Our final blog assignment is to discuss what we gained from this class. Without a doubt I have to say confidence. It was with much trepidation that I tread into the waters of rendering with markers. I had just completed my first residential design studio course and had relied on pencils for rendering my final drawing. My only other foray into using markers was a landscape class I had taken a few years ago. It's fair to say this course has changed my opinion of rendering with markers and has greatly increased my confidence in using them. The take away - similar to that of every other course I've taken in design - practice, practice, practice. Whether it's rendering with markers or honing computer skills, you've got to put in the effort daily to achieve the best results. While there's no news there (it's the same with everything in life), I'm always surprised by how people expect instant expertise. So while I've developed a new level of confidence as a
