Re: Ot: Question about Drawing surfaces.
- From: nightmiste@xxxxxxxxx (NightMist)
- Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:49:35 GMT
On those occasions when I get stuck doing calligraphy, I generally
prefer a flat surface. Anything useing a nib point and ink I do on a
flat surface for that matter.
For drawing I prefer an angled surface and have been known to run the
gamut from near flat to just about 45 degrees depending on the media
and the paper, and how thickly I am applying the media. Things like
charcol, drawing crayons, and chalks I usually prefer at a lower angle
because they tend to shed a bit and it makes more work to tip them up
too steeply. Harder mediums like graphite I often prefer in a more
upright position, the more finished the drawing, the steeper the
angle.
Drafting things like patterns I tend to start flat and then jump to
steep, even unto taping it onto a wall if it is big, to fill in
neccessary details.
Anything over 45 degrees for any purpose or media I just fling onto
the easel if it fits.
Bear in mind that the surface must not only be excellent for drawing,
but it must be able to be easily cleaned of tape residue or have a
changeable surface if you prefer tacks.
Since I have kids I have just resigned myself to periodic resurfacing
and do as is convienient so far as fastening.
NightMist
On Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:33:13 -0700 (PDT), John
<fixedgearhead@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am in the process of building myself a table top workstation, with
an inclined drawing/drafting work surface. I have constructed the unit
itself and now I am at the stage of having to consider how much of an
angle or angles should I give to this thing. I have, in the past,
always used the flat table top surface to accomplish what I wanted to
do, but this seemed to be an interesting way to explore various
options. I was wondering if any of you knowledgeable people had any
ideas as to the industry standard for the incline of the surface that
you are working on. It is my thought, that this is probably a personal
choice sort of thing, but I would be interested to know if there is an
industry standard to do the various types of drawing disciplines. I
have looked at the commercially available units like I am doing, and
they seem to be anywhere from slightly inclined, and up to 45 degrees.
That last one seems rather extreme, to me, but I am sure there is a
use for that particular incline. It would be helpful, from the
woodworking standpoint, if I could narrow it down to a useful range of
angles, as that makes the whole thing less complex to make. If not,
then I can do the full range of degree variations, and be happy
knowing that I have unlimited choices, if that is important. The
various uses are; Drawing, Architectural Drafting, Calligraphy,
Sketching, and any other thing that I am unable to think of at this
time. How is that for a broad range of choices? Any and all informed
opinions will be greatly appreciated, and will be given careful
consideration. I am sure there are many creative people here who have
such experience with doing the type of thing I am planing to do, and
will be full of knowledge as to what is best, at least for
themselves.
Thanks,
John
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