sketches

 

Casa Monica Hotel

 

Visual Details: 

• Exterior building is made up of many rectangles and squares
• there are lots of little details, especially in the arches inside and the front entrance
• Neutral colors on the outside and very vibrant reds, greens and blues on details on the inside

History: 

• was built in 1888, made as a winter resort for the wealthy 
• The building was inspired by Spanish and Moorish Revival style, which is shown in the arches, roofing and ornate details. 
• The restoration of the building carefully preserved the original design elements, including the tiles, woodwork and stain glass windows, but the hotel rooms have been revamped to a kore modern luxury style. 

Lightner Muesum

 

Visual Details: 

• Lots of arches, especially on the building but also with the bridge 
• Cobblestone pillars are very visually appealing 
• The enclosed space is also very interesting, I like how the bridge is the focal point of the area 

History:

• The museum opened in 1948 and was founded by a man in Chicago and an industrialist Otto Lightner, they opened it as a medium for art, antiques and curiosities 
• the architecture  is an example of Gilded Age. There are a lot of tile work, stained glass windows, 
•  This museum is now a cultural center in Saint Augustine with lots of exhibits, events and educational programs.  

Cathedral Basilica

 

Visual Details: 

• Lots of reds and browns in the colors 
• Interior is made up of triangles and arches 
• Exterior has layers (larger at bottom, smaller on top)

History: 

• Established in 1565 by Spanish settlers, is the oldest continually occupied place in the United States 
• The church was rebuilt an expanded over time during the Spanish Colonial era
• the church has under gone significant renovations in the 19th and 20th century 
• the church highlights elements of the Spanish Colonial era and Neoclassical architecture 

Dinner and A Movie

Me Time 

Inspired by the movie 27 Dresses

Digital Photograph

Artist Statement 

The photograph reflects themes of self love and appreciation. I carefully selected and arranged objects to depict a sense of warmth and happiness. The lightning of the image creates a warm and cozy feeling, esoailly the dark image with the contrast of the candles being lit. The objects chosen have a sense a happiness and self care being them, such as the flowers and the journaling bible reflected in the mirror. The mirror was strategically placed to reflect the spines of the books to represent looking back at oneself in a mirror. 

 

Dinner and a Movie - 27 Dresses