Here’s a view that I used to sketch a lot more, but I got bored of it, as it never really changed much. It’s the South Silo at UC Davis, as viewed from the steps of Bainer Hall. I used to sketch it every six months in fact, once in winter, once in spring, tracking the changes. This past week I noticed however that it had changed quite dramatically – the big wild tree to the left of the leaning one was cut down, as were several other smaller ones near the Bike Barn, as the UC Davis South Silo area undergoes a major redesign. This is going to look pretty different. Here’s an article in The Aggie detailing how it will eventually look – quite a change, I think. More dining locations will be added (hooray!), plus a convenience store (I still miss the little one that used to be the Law Bookshop). It won’t be all done until next year.
While we are waiting, let’s go back in time and see what it used to look like….
January and March 2009
I will miss that tree.
I love these drawings.
Wonderful drawings! The composition on each one seems well thought out. You’ve the space inviting! I love them.
Its wonderful to look back and see this neighborhood through your eyes each year. Great work!
These are such wonderful drawings! I get such a comforting, nostalgic feeling from them.