It was a fun project to work on as I got to be involved in the design process. Sometime when reading the articles, I suggest changes to the writing- usually so I can draw something cool. I was given maps of a mystical tree house. Often when trying to realize the plans, a problem appears that either does not not quite work in 3D or could be improved upon. Below is my rough sketch to work out some of the ideas. I did a draw-over in photoshop.
Next I did a rough side-view of the tree to figure out the shape, layout and various heights of the floors. As some sinks had been indicated in the maps, I thought it would be fun to have them work via a cistern inside the trunk that filled throuch a collection system when it rained. The piping is magically grown into the trunk of the tree, as are the chimneys for the small stoves.
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| Anyana’s Living Tree home, © copyright John Daniel and Richard Luschek 2012 |
Of course a tree like this needs a beautiful resident. The elven lady was the first illustration I did. It was drawn 5 years ago. When John ordered the illustration, neither he nor I thought it would evolve into this article. Here she is, and I will admit, it is one of the first drawing I think I have a bit of a crush on. Don't tell my wife.
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| Anyana, © copyright John Daniel and Richard Luschek 2012 |
Does your wife ever read your blog?
ReplyDeleteThis is Richard's wife.
DeleteHe is unfortunately unable to answer your question as he has recently fallen and accidentally hit himself on the head a few times with a cast iron frying pan that he was carrying. When he recovers I will tell him to answer this wonderful question.