Collin's Tile and Stone

While visiting, we got to learn some information on materials used not only for filing floors, but also for counter tops. We learned how buying works when dealing with huge sheets of material and how it is assembled. We were shown several types of stones and rocks from traditional to more exotic pieces used in many places throughout a home. Mr.Collins also showed us his warehouse where both man and machinery are hard at work cutting sheets into certain pieces for certain clients. Its very different and interesting going from a place where products are housed for display and then going to a place where materials becomes products throughout a process. It was very informative and I enjoyed looking at the various types of stones and rocks made into sheets.

Leftwich Chapman (Flooring)

While we were at Leftwich Chapman, we met Larry Leftwich who gave us a great lesson on flooring. We were able to look at different types of flooring such as wood, carpeting, various materials for tiles. He also showed us less expensive types of material to take the place of flooring such as laminates and vinyls. We distinguished certain differences between real hardwood vs. wooden laminates and were able to to see and feel tiles made from various types of stone and rocks. Mr. Leftwich also introduced us to certain materials we are unfamiliar with, such as cork and leather. The use of such materials is changing rapidly and becoming more extravagant in design. Over all I had a great experience, and feel like I learned a lot from the visit.

Inspiration, Mood Board, and evaluation of Principle of Elements

Balance: The picture has a very distinctive opposing forces. A deep grey opposed to the light blue color of the ocean 

Proportion: The rock and ocean have similar proportions

Rhythm: Although no object is used repeatedly, both contain vertical lines. grooves in the rock and waves in the ocean.

Emphasis: Although the majority of the picture is covered by a rock, the emphasis is on the ocean. Its beautiful colors catch anyone's eye. 

Unity: Both the Rock and water are both important to the picture, neither overpowers the other.