470 Interiors Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Blender markers look like other markers but contain a colorless solvent that breaks down pigment. To use a blender marker, rub it over a darker marker color—such as deep blue—to pick up the color and then dab it in a nearby location. This technique creates a lighter blue color without having to purchase another marker and also looks more like watercolor. The disadvantage of markers is that they dry up rather quickly. Keep caps on the markers when not in use. Because some markers can give off toxic fumes, use them in a well-ventilated area. Watercolor Watercolor is transparent, water-based pigment avail- able in tubes or cakes. Watercolors create beautiful renderings however, their use is difficult to master and time-consuming. Mix watercolor tube colors with water to use them in liquid form. The designer needs a watercolor brush to apply this liquid. Brushes are available in different sizes and tip types such as pointed, flat, and round. In addition, use of water- color requires special watercolor paper to handle the moisture created by the paint. Due to the time commitment, designers rarely use watercolor in the Schematic design phase. Instead, they use water- color renderings as final presentation drawings, Figure 13-42. olkapooh/Shutterstock.com Figure 13-42 Because watercolor renderings require much skill and are often time-consuming, interior designers typically use them for final presentation drawings. Designer Profi le Joshua Brewinski, Designer, on Successful Design As a designer for the company, Stantec ViBE, of Boulder, Colorado, Joshua’s current portfolio of design work spans 12 years, nine countries, and includes several million square feet of completed space. “It sounds so simple: a good, clear idea is the hallmark of any successful design. More often than not, though, those ideas cannot stand on words alone. How we communicate as designers requires a multi-sensory approach, depending in large part on our audience. It is up to us to cultivate and exercise, not only the verbal, but the visual tools most effective in refl ecting the desired outcomes of our clients, the aspirations of their stakeholders, and the vision of our design teams. From the napkin sketch, to the 3D rendered animation, and to the fi nal construction documents from which spaces are built, every line has meaning and every image has the potential to tell a story when words fall short.” You can read more about Joshua’s background in the Appendix. ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT STANTEC—VISIONING, BRANDS, & EXPERIENCES, 2014