Christine Galley

“Lights on Radford” Radford’s lamp posts play a big part in the image of Radford University. They not only light up our sidewalks at night but they also help to tie campus aesthetics together. Most of the lights sketched feature black iron casing and an opaque fiberglass pane. The drawing process began with a rough sketch of each light followed by outlining and then finishing the lights with proper shading. Staedtler Mars Lumograph design pencils H2, H, F and HB were used to complete this composition.

“Preston’s Stained Glass” When students first visit Radford University they see Bondurant Auditorium in Preston Hall as they go through tours and open house. The iconic and colorful stained-glass that is featured on the front of the hall is one of the first landmark buildings prospective students see. The pattern of the stained-glass is also featured on the dorms of governor’s quad. The process of this building façade started with a pencil line drawing to accurately map out each section. Next, Micron Pens 01, 03, 05 and 08 were used to create a finished outline. The last step was to add the water color stained-glass to bring Preston’s façade to life.

“Radford’s Monuments” Radford University’s campus features three iconic monuments that are very important to the layout of campus. The Clocks installment sits in a circle surrounded by Heth, Dalton, Peters and Pocahontas Halls. The fountain sits in the middle of the main quad centrally located around both academic and residence halls. Lastly the thirteen story Muse Hall sits at the edge of campus and serves as a beacon in the New River Valley. All of these monuments are forever recognizable to prospective and current students as well as alumni. Each monument was drawn on trace paper and then transferred onto a Sherwin- Williams paint strip. Micron Pens 01, 03, 05 and 08 were then used to complete this triadic composition.

“Muse” Standing thirteen stories high at the edge of campus is Muse Hall. Muse serves as the largest residence hall on Radford University’s campus and also houses a full dining hall, restaurant and banquet hall. Many freshmen start their college experience in this building and also end it with spring semester banquets. Its timely bell helps Radford feel a like a movie set campus on any given day. This mixed media piece started as a pencil sketch then given strong lines and texture with Micron Pens 01 and 03. Metallic light and royal blue acrylic paint fade into a black acrylic paint night sky.

“A Spot in Russell” Russell Hall now serves as our admissions building and also houses our Career Center as well as the Alumni Association Office. The particular perspective showcases the new commercial furnishings utilized in the renovation of Russell Hall and captures the new look of Radford’s updated interior spaces. The drawing process of this perspective started with a detailed line drawing done in pencil on trace paper. Next color was applied to a clear sheet of trace paper using Prismacolor markers and colored pencils. A 01 Micron Pen was used to outline all of the furnishings within the space.

“Home Sweet McGuffey” McGuffey Hall houses Radford University’s Department of Design. Majors within this building include interior design, fashion design, fashion merchandising and design management. For some, McGuffey is a second home during the school year and provides a comfortable learning environment for creative minds. The Rorschach inkblot test serves as inspiration for this composition. Watercolor was applied to a thick water color paper and then folded to create the inkblot. A 01 Micron Pen was then used to outline the building façade that faces our student recreation and wellness center. The stippling technique was used to give the foliage in front of the building texture.