Lights the fire within

I knew I had the rights to rejoice when the 3D model came to completion.


But I guess the lecturers wouldn't let me stay in this comfort zone of completion for long.

Because.. Our following task was to sketch our respective models on 2 pieces of A2 size papers.

I didn't feel that I was walking alone in the dark as most of my course mates stayed up that night too, completing these 2 'freakazoids'. Hah! I'm just kidding. These sketches aren't that bad. Just a little too soon to be handed in in such a short period of time.

I stayed up since 6pm on Sunday and came to my 'second' completion at 6.15am the following day. So here's it.. My sketches on 2D and 3D drawings.

First A2 paper.
Explaination:

-The 2D drawing is basically the plan of my model. (Top view) which consists of 3 categories (ie. Symmetry, Axis & Rhythm) from the Ordering principles.
- 3D drawing drawn exact to the live model.

Such drawing was impossible to be achieved without the aid of construction lines because everything had to be hand drawn and the ruler should be placed out of sight.

Details were also compulsory to be expressed not only on the modelling board but on paper too.

Second A2 paper.
Explaination: Shadow casting.

Artificial light was unacceptable.
We could only make use of sunlight due to it's large projection of light rays from above which is believed to cast out solid shadows.

Of course, such shadows were retained with the help of the camera. All we had to do was sketch from the pictures. (Which isn't advisable by the lectureres).

Yea. As if I would sit under the hot sun during the day. (Laughs)

Shadow casting from the first angle.

And the second angle.

My lecturers needed me to upgrade abit on the shadow and darkening of the lines. I'm glad that I wasn't asked to redo. Still, honestly I think I would do so for the Second A2 drawing because I simply don't feel satisfied with it yet.

I knew I didn't do my best for the second drawing because, I was rushing throughout during sketching. As it was like.. 3am. O.O I knew I was incapable of taking my sweet time, drawing every single detail neatly because if I did, I wouldn't be able to complete it.

Undeniably, it was hard to have such determination to stay up because my nice and cozy bed was just next to my study table. How helpful and tempting huh.

Of course, in the end, I did think of the consequences I would face if I slacked.

Lastly, here's a song which you must listen because it does help me get through hard times. I listened to Lights the fire within that night and it did drive me to press on.

Have no fear when darkness falls
'cause there's a light that shines within us all
although this world can turn so cold
when we reach inside we find our warmth

'cause there's a flame that burns in every heart
and it's the will we have that lights the spark

[chorus]

once in every lifetime there's a chance to stand apart
we can show the world our very best reveal what's in our heart

so the story goes and glory never will end

inspiration lights the fire within

and if we fall we won't stay down
we will get back up and use the strength we've found
and we will rise like champions
every obstacle we'll overcome

[repeat chorus]

and if we just stay strong
then our hearts will move us on

[repeat chorus]

each heart there burns desire
inspiration lights the fire within

Music has the power to impact the behaviours of our lives. Hence, it is always wise to choose the right kind of music for your inner man. =) Till here then. Cheerio~