April 2022
Wouldn’t it be nice to climb above all the chaos, join the birds and squirrels up in the trees, and take a few deep breaths of fresh spring air? For this month’s prompt, we’re going to explore the world of treehouses! The prompt for April is: Design the coolest treehouse in the world!
Prompt Requirements
Design your treehouse at a ¾ view, including the building and tree, but don’t include any other background elements - it should function like a spot illustration.
This prompt is all about environment design, so you might want to check out Jake Parker’s new class Exterior Environment Design to get some inspiration for how you’re going to approach this one. As you work on your design, focus on the overall shape and three-dimensional structure of the building you design and don’t include any background elements.
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