Concept: Square Re-envisioned (edit)

So, I finally wrapped up the reconceptualization of Mt. Lookout Square (in Cincinnati, Ohio). Here's the final render...

Click to view larger.

Not the best illustration I've ever done, by any means - ignored rules of perspective, and deliberately skewed the park space to clearly depict all of the elements. It's just a quick wrap-up of the earlier post on this subject.

I'd spend more time on it - visualizing other details & plans that I have for the Square - but I'm not getting paid. It's just a side concept, so it ends here.

If interested, you can check out the full process at my other blog.

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Sketchbook Blather: Conscience

[2007].

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Concept: Square Re-envisioned

My concept for Mt. Lookout Square (Cincinnati, Ohio).
Click for a slightly larger view.

Some of you may have concluded by now that I love my hometown and its history, which is why I hate to see deterioration and neglect (mainly caused by the automobile) in once-thriving spaces - especially locales with original walking Squares (something rare in today's world) - which is why I took some time to reconceptualize the place.

One can argue that Mt. Lookout is already a hoppin' spot, but just think how much more attractive it would be to remove the (roughly) 30 parking spots in the middle of the mayhem and replace it with some parkspace - a central gathering point for the local inhabitants.

Well, "the board" beat me to the punch. Check out these renderings of the recently-proposed greenspace from Vivian Llambi & Associates:

This is great - streamlines the space, adds greenery, and pulls in that incredibly-important central gathering space for the Square.
Still, what if...

I'll post my final renderings shortly.


• Thanks to UrbanCincy for the news and images.

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RIP Bernie

Bernie Fuchs: 1932-2009.
Excellence defined.

• Read more about Fuchs at Today's Inspiration & Illustration Art. View some of his work at Leif Peng's Flickr, Telluride Gallery of Fine Art, and Sports Illustrated. More condolences at The Washington Post & Westport NOW.

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Sketchbook Blather: Church

Old St. George (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Prior to losing its steeples.

Another building. May delve back into figurative stuff here soon...

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Sketchbook Blather: A McD's Afternoon Brew

Sketchbook Blather: This Morning's Starbucks

Sketchbook Blather: Shrunken Heads

Some Famous People...

...and Me [2007].

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