Wood & design · An independent notebook

Look at how it meets

A thoughtful collection of original notes on observational drawings of wooden connections. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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observational drawings of wooden connections — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 11JOINERY FOLIO

DESIGN NOTES / 05Draw. Compare. Refine.

Begin with note 01

A chair corner study

Draw a visible connection on a familiar chair.

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A closer look.

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01Observe

A chair corner study

Draw a visible connection on a familiar chair.

02Observe

A grain meeting

Observe the directions of grain in neighboring parts.

03Practice

A frame proportion

Compare wide and narrow frame members in a drawing.

04Practice

A connection close-up

Keep a detail sketch beside the whole-object outline.

05Reflect

A worn surface note

Record the places where use is visibly changing a finish.

06Reflect

A joint drawing index

Group sketches by the shapes you can actually see.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a sketchbook and a pencil nearby. This collection begins with visible furniture joints and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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