Interior Design Rendering

2015-09-29T08:13:00.000-07:00

In this video tutorial you will learn how we can quickly add shadows to the main furniture pieces in a floor plan.

2015-06-21T02:51:00.000-07:00

In this video lecture we will cover how to work with field stone, paying special attention to scale and the use of color and line weights, video.

2015-03-27T08:42:00.003-07:00

In this video you will learn how we can start a perspective view from scratch, by first marking out the furniture pieces on the ground level, video.

How to draw a testerbed

2015-02-19T03:50:00.004-08:00

In this video I am working on the rendering of a tester bed, a 17th Century item with intricate carvings and a heavy feel to it. Despite that, it is important to keep it simple, just three marker tones does it (two reds and a brown), video.

How to start drawing a chair

2015-02-19T03:39:00.001-08:00

In this video you will learn how we can draw a simple chair, starting with a simple box in perspective that is later divided into workable sections, video.

2015-02-19T03:25:00.001-08:00

In this video you will learn how light can affect our interior spaces. I am using a small corner design with a few light sources this time, video.

Rendering of an Empire style bed

2015-02-12T13:15:00.001-08:00

In this video tutorial we are going to learn how to render an Empire style bed, using some black strokes and light marker tones, to define the hard and soft materials, video.

Working with columns and arches

2013-01-16T12:50:00.003-08:00

In this video we are discussing the importance of drawing believable arches and columns and how we can shade them quickly, using a single vanishing point, video.

2013-01-03T11:27:00.000-08:00

In this video we are working on two stages. First, we drew a loose perspective view quickly to get to know our main composition and to get a sense of colors and materials. Then, on the second stage we placed tracing paper over the original drawing to figure out cleaner, more defined details, video. I advocate to work always in layers to have a better understanding of the rendering we are producing.

2012-12-22T05:23:00.001-08:00

In this second video I have defined more the lines of the house, adding shutters, a stone texture for the new chimney, detail to the front windows, some bushes and a new fence, video.

Adding a wrap-around porch to a house

2012-12-17T11:49:00.001-08:00

In this video you will learn how we can start drawing a wrap-around porch in a small house. We will find the horizon line and the vanishing points, using a photograph under tracing paper, video.

How to draw texture on bedding material

2012-05-09T06:20:00.000-07:00

In this video we have worked in showcasing texture on the bed, separating visually the pillows from the bed cover, video.

Discussion on high and low horizon lines

2012-05-05T04:08:00.004-07:00

In this discussion we are analyzing the differences between a high and low vantage point in this bedroom and we discuss what areas we focus on each of the two scenarios, video.

Understanding details on a bathroom cabinet

2012-04-25T04:37:00.001-07:00

In this video you will learn how to draw better drawers and how to show that drawers and doors could be opened, video

Rendering with recessed light sources

2012-04-15T05:50:00.000-07:00

In this video you will learn how to recessed lights affect our walls and other surfaces, video.

How to work with curtains in interior design

2012-04-11T12:57:00.002-07:00

In this video going to learn how to make believable curtains just using line weights, video.

Locating figures in a reception area

2012-04-03T08:22:00.001-07:00

In this video we discuss the importance of adding figures to our scenes, making sure that they relate to the Horizon Line, video.

How to render easy geometric shapes

2012-03-29T05:59:00.002-07:00

Most design renderings usually have combinations of these simple geometric shapes. Let's review how shadows affect a cylinder, a cone and a sphere, video.

How to draw a recliner

2012-03-29T05:59:00.000-07:00

In this video you will learn how to draw a recliner, making sure that the vanishing points are kept in check, video.

How to represent textures

2012-03-27T11:27:00.001-07:00

In this small video you will learn how to represent effectively textures and shadows over an area rug, and how to create highlights and texture on a coffee table, video.

How to draw windows

2012-03-25T04:08:00.001-07:00

Quite often we overlook how to draw a window in a perspective with enough detail to show how it operates. Take a look at this video that will show you how we can quickly add more detail to our windows, video.

How to work with Adobe Photoshop on rendering

2012-03-22T07:59:00.003-07:00

Rendering using Adobe Photoshop can be very fun, especially if you are looking to work with reflections and highlights, video.

How to draw shadows on a floor plan

2012-03-20T16:21:00.002-07:00

Figuring out how to do our shadows properly in a floor plan can take some practice. Take a look at this quick trick that will allow you to situate most of your shadows correctly, using tracing paper, video.

How to render stone

2012-03-20T16:19:00.002-07:00

Creating interesting a stone wall that looks three dimensional in an elevation can be challenging. In this video we will cover how to work with our shadows and lineweights, video.

What is an elevation?

2012-03-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Quite often as we start to study interior design, we get confused on what is an elevation and what is not. In this demonstration we are showing how an armchair and a circular table can be drawn in an elevation, and will show some common mistakes that can happen, video.