#open catia starter

[marimelwrites]

Open Starter: Any male (I'm willing to write my muse's age range from 25-30) Plot: Based off of this plot here! Catia had to move away while she was modeling and working on a humanitarian project long term. She returns, and plans to talk to your muse over dinner to see if the relationship is worth saving. Although, she assumes that your muse is going to break up with her.

Over the course of the last year, Catia steadily saw the change in what she thought was originally a very strong relationship. She wouldn't have agreed to a long distance relationship is she hadn't thought that they could overcome all of the obstacles together. Except, the longer they were apart, the less they spoke to one another. She hated the days of silence, and each time that silence stretched longer, she felt an uncomfortable feeling that things were about to end. This move wasn't supposed to be a permanent one, she'd told him that, it was only until the job was complete, and then she was coming back. Well, now she was back, and this was going to be the first time they saw each other in that year.

Her heart was pounding in her chest as she arrived at his door. Trying to prepare herself for what was sure to be an awkward dinner, she knocked on the door and waited for them to answer. When the door opened, she couldn't help the smile that formed on her face at the sight of him. He still gave her butterflies, even after all this time. "Hey..." she breathed out, "It's so good to finally see you."

[ripetogether]

CLOSED STARTER. @violetleaves

     catia had blindly stormed past every window of opportunity to drop this, to let the injustice of julio’s death go instead of thinking that as if she was some avenging angel she could solve it herself. her career path offered her opportunity, but that death had sparked something in her, a fire she hadn’t had before. it had brought her all this way, it had driven her to get ahead in her job, to find a way to get this opportunity to look into his death and be paid for the story she might uncover. it’d been years, so many leads had gone cold, so many untouched things were too difficult to follow up on considering she had no real authority and nothing protecting her. still, she was stubborn, she held on tight with both hands to what she knew, to what the police officer who pitied the poor girlfriend who’d lost the man she loved and gave her information. it was only a couple of names, plus a warning about it being dangerous, about some gang stuff he wouldn’t really elaborate on. still, catia needed to know more. today she had a dealer to follow and she thought she was doing just fine a job, sunglasses and a hat holding up her hair as she trailed after him. he was so tall, much bigger than her and that was why it was important he didn’t notice her. he could probably snap her in two. she was trying to look casual and pretending to be on her phone as they headed towards what seemed to be a bowling alley.  not the usual haunt of a drug dealer, she assumed, but her knowledge wasn’t exactly vast. it would look less conspicuous entering the place still wearing her makeshift ‘disguise’, so she pulled the hat off, stuffing it in her shoulder bag and then ditched her sunglasses too, letting her hair down, shorter strands falling in her face as she lowered her head, paranoid about cameras as she walked in. it took her a moment to adjust to the new setting and she almost lost the guy, turning her head maybe a little too briskly and then seeing him sauntering over to a door, opening it and stepping inside too quickly for her to get a glimpse of anything. for a moment she was stumped, unsure if she should follow, but then her stubborn nature got the better of her and she started making her way towards the door. was it even open? that question was answered fairly quickly, since with her head down as she walked, catia hadn’t noticed someone coming out of the room and walking directly into her. 

[delhi-architect2]

Journal - Let’s Settle This: CAD or Hand Drawing?

The 2nd Annual One Drawing Challenge is open for entries, with the Final Entry Deadline right around the corner on August 28th. Last year’s competition saw a breadth of captivating entries, which, through the power of a single drawing, told unique narratives centered around architecture and the experiences of those that would inhabit it.

Enter the 2020 One Drawing Challenge

Ozair Mansoor’s “Between Possibilities and Limitations” and Mandalika Justine Roberts’ “The Machine: A Mechanical Mudlark” brilliantly exemplified these qualities, netting them the two top prizes in last year’s inaugural competition. While both high in quality, the two pieces were crafted in completely different ways, reflecting a growing dichotomy in architectural drawing. 

The division here is between CAD drawing and hand drawing, with the former increasingly rising in prominence as the go-to drafting method. Many believe the growing use of CAD and 3D modeling, especially in architecture schools, means students and young architects are no longer practicing drawing by hand, signaling the end of the ‘art’ of drawing and sketching. 

“Between Possibilities and Limitations” by Ozair Mansoor (2019 One Drawing Challenge Student Winner)

Prophesying the complete erasure of hand drawing in architecture is extreme, however, it is clear why CAD has grown to be so popular. For starters, the contemporary world operates almost entirely digitally. Using software is simply a more practical, time-efficient option for most at this point in time. 

“The Machine: A Mechanical Mudlark” by Mandalika Justine Roberts( 2019 One Drawing Challenge Non-Student Winner)

The power of a computer offers pinpoint accuracy and the ability to use an array of features to assist the drawing process, such as line weights and line styles to communicate different elements of a building.

When it comes to technical drawing, CAD also allows individuals to work much faster compared to those that hand draw, a method that requires a more meticulous and taxing workflow. Additionally, CAD allows for multiple people to collaborate on a single drawing, and if there are any mistakes made, one can edit their work without the fear of having to start over. 

Frank Gehry used the CATIA software, which utilizes CAD, for this 3D model of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao in 1992; image courtesy of Gehry Partners, LLP

Hand drawing, on the other hand, is a timeless art form that spans far outside the realm of architecture. Whether a simple sketch or detailed illustration, hand drawing infuses a unique, human quality to a piece that can’t quite be achieved with CAD.

Advocates for hand drawing argue that there is more scope to introduce emotion and atmosphere into an ‘analogue’ drawing. Hand drawing forces individuals to deliberate and strategize, requiring an extensive understanding of the subject, the materials and techniques. 

Frank Lloyd Wright and John H Howe, Fallingwater, 1937, pencil and colored pencil on tracing paper; image via The Modern House

Both CAD drawing and hand drawing have their pros and cons. It is clear from last year’s One Drawing Challenge winners, however, that each avenue can produce remarkable work. While hand drawing is less popular than before, there is definitely a place for both it and CAD drawing in architecture.

Depending on the need, both can be used to tell a story about architecture, which is the ultimate goal. With that being said, we invite entrants to use either method in this year’s One Drawing Challenge. Don’t hesitate to participate and showcase your architectural drawing skills!

Check out every amazing winner and commended entry in the inaugural One Drawing Challenge here. Interested in participating this year? Register for the 2020 edition of the competition now:

Enter the 2020 One Drawing Challenge

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[tennesseepta]

My Top 20 Picture Books

by Dwight Hunter

In August 2015, I had a graduate school project to read and analyze 300 picture books, and from those 300, determine the top 100 with rationales.

In this post, I am listing the top 20 picture books from my top 100 list. Each ranking is accompanied by a brief summary and also with my justification for each book. At the end of my list is a link to a YouTube video about one of the picture books that was not in my top 20.

Now, my top 20:

20. Title: Tuesday Author: David Wiesner Illustrator: David Wiesner Publisher: Clarion Books Publication Year: 1991

Brief Summary: The whimsical account of a Tuesday when frogs were airborne on their lily pads will continue to enchant readers of all ages. Amazon.com Justification:  A fun read that even pigs can fly when trying to figure out adventurous frogs on lily pads.

19. Title: Patrol: An American Solider in Vietnam Author: Walter Dean Myers Illustrator: Ann Grifalconi Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Year: 2002

Brief Summary: Vietnam War – In a gripping and powerful story-poem, the award-winning author takes readers into the heart and mind of a young soldier in an alien land who comes face-to-face with the enemy. Amazon.com Justification: Very powerful lesson about Vietnam War from the point of view of a soldier in it -- a great discussion starter for adults and children about Vietnam and war.

18. Title: Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me Author: Daniel Beaty Illustrator: Bryan Collier Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Publication Year: 2013

Brief Summary: But what happens when, one day that “knock knock” doesn’t come? This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams. Amazon.com Justification: Such a moving text and illustrations that so many children (and adults) can learn from. To me, required in every elementary school and children’s library.

17. Title: A Mother’s Journey Author: Sandra Markle Illustrator: Alan Marks Publisher: Charlesbridge Publication Year: 2005

Brief Summary: Here, Markle follows a female from the nursery, over 50 miles of rugged Antarctic ice to open water and then deep into the sea, braving leopard seals and other dangers in a sustained effort to stockpile nourishment for the hungry chick that will, if all has gone well, be waiting on her return. Kirkus Reviews Justification: This first-hand observation written into a picture book is almost a required text for elementary children to understand science, environment and penguins.

16. Title: Four Feet, Two Sandals Author: Karen Lynn Williams & Khadra Mohammed Illustrator: Doug Chayka Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Publication Year: 2007

Brief Summary: This poignant story of loss, friendship, and sharing introduces readers to the realities of children growing up in refugee camps. School Library Journal Justification: Based on the author’s experience of living in a refugee camp, this powerful story of sharing to survive the trauma of loss is a great lead to discussion about children around the world living as refugees. Highly recommended for social studies classroom.

15. Title: Each Kindness Author: Jacqueline Woodson Illustrator: E. B. Lewis Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books Publication Year: 2012

Brief Summary: With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they've put it down. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually, Maya stops coming to school. Barnes and Noble.com Justification: A book worthy of any elementary classroom to lead a discussion on how to treat other people and that caring is good for both the sender and the receiver.

14. Title: Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Author: Doreen Rappaport Illustrator: Bryan Collier Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children Publication Year: 2001

Brief Summary: This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justification: Not only for Black History Month and MLK Day; this book can be used in any historical drama in elementary grades to depict the short amount of time into the past that this happened in our American history timeline.

13. Title: A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin Author: Jen Bryant Illustrator: Melissa Sweet Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Publication Year: 2013

Brief Summary: Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches … until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn’t lift his right arm, and couldn’t make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint—and paint, and paint! Barnes and Noble.com Justification: Teach about perseverance and about overcoming poverty. With some history too.

12. Title: The Wall: Growing up Behind the Iron Curtain Author: Peter Sis Illustrator: Peter Sis Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication Year: 2007

Brief Summary: Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter Sís shows what life was like for a child who loved to draw, proudly wore the red scarf of a Young Pioneer, stood guard at the giant statue of Stalin, and believed whatever he was told to believe. But adolescence brought questions. Amazon.com Justification: “Peter Sís [is a] master of the not-necessarily-for-children picture book.” (The Los Angeles Times Book Review). Succinctly put – this is a great book to depict what it was like behind the Iron Curtain – stifling creativity. Should be required for any middle school social studies.

11. Title: Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring Author: Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan Illustrator: Brian Floca Publisher: Flash Point Publication Year: 2010

Brief Summary: Authors Greenberg and Jordan are less concerned with presenting the ballet (although readers do get a strong sense of it) and more interested in how such an extraordinary collaboration came to be. How does an idea go from a jotted note on choreographer Martha Graham’s pad to a fierce triumph? Booklist Justification: I never heard of Appalachian Spring or any of the characters in this book but I know now. A personal expression that this book needs to be in every elementary classroom at some point. Floca is masterful with the illustrations.

10. Title: Animal Poems Author: Valerie Worth Illustrator: Steve Jenkins Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Publication Year: 2007

Brief Summary: Vivid imagery and an expert command of sound and meter distinguish this collection of poems about animals. Booklist Justification: Poetry like no other – the crisp, cutting-like-knife-through-soft-butter descriptions – for any classroom; for any poetry class to read good, no, great writing. From the “Whale”  “…..His whole hill of flesh; Flesh floats easily; In the sea, light as; Dust in sun-baths ….”  Like I wrote on number 62, Worth’s poetry should be required reading for ANY level English class.

9. Title: Officer Buckle and Gloria Author: Peggy Rathman         Illustrator: Peggy Rathman Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Publication Year: 1995

Brief Summary: Officer Buckle, a mustachioed policeman who wears a crossed-out-banana-peel patch on his sleeve, has a passion for teaching students about safety, but his audiences tend to doze off during his lectures. They awaken, however, when police dog Gloria joins Buckle onstage. Publishers Weekly Justification: As a parent reading this book to my then two, young children in 1995, we all loved the pictures, the text, and the safety lessons – even to this day. A required book in any collection.

8. Title: Me … Jane Author: Patrick McDonnell Illustrator: Patrick McDonnell Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Publication Year: 2011

Brief Summary: In this picture book biography, McDonnell examines Goodall’s very English childhood and her unexpected wish—nurtured by early exposure to Tarzan—to live and work in Africa. Publisher’s Weekly Justification: About Jane Goodall, this book can not only demonstrate following a goal but that one person can change things. A synthesis of text and art as well.

7. Title: The Biggest Bear Author: Lynd Ward Illustrator: Lynd Ward Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Publication Year: 1952

Brief Summary: Johnny found a bear. The bear loved to eat and became a local nuisance. Johnny finally had to shoot him but the bear was saved by a trap set up by a local zoo. Justification: Nostalgia plays a part in this justification. I loved reading this book when I was just old enough to read. The biggest lesson is that a plan can be changed and that a goal can be changed for the better. A required book for any book collection.

6. Title: Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave Author: Laban Carrick Hill Illustrator: Bryan Collier Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Publication Year: 2010

Brief Summary: Dave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave. Amazon.com Justification: A powerful book of love and wonderment that should be in every school and library. Useful to connect the past to the present.

5. Title: A Boy and a Jaguar Author: Alan Rabinowitz Illustrator: CaTia Chien Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Publication Year: 2014

Brief Summary: Alan Rabinowitz, a noted conservationist, provides children with a moving autobiography, detailing his struggles with stuttering and how his love for animals, particularly for jaguars, provided liberation. Children’s Literature Justification: Ever read a book so profound that it affects your thoughts? This is one of those books. Learn how children are not broken inside, about conservationist themes, and about a picture book that is just an all-around fantastic one and would be worth having in any collection.

4. Title: Where the Wild Things Are Author: Maurice Sendak Illustrator: Maurice Sendak Publisher: Harper & Row Publication Year: 1963

Brief Summary: Max's room transforms into a magical portal to the land where the wild things are. Justification: A picture book so overwhelmingly good that it should be a crime not having it in all book collections.

3. Title: This is not my Hat Author: Jon Klassen Illustrator: Jon Klassen Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Year: 2012

Brief Summary: When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. Amazon.com Justification: This is a great book! Every elementary school should have this book in their collections. The artwork is so good that the book almost doesn’t need words. One can tell by the eyes what is happening – thus the quality of the artist and his work. And the ending is open-ended to where the small fish might be?

2. Title: Grandfather’s Journey Author: Allen Say Illustrator: Allen Say Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Publication Year: 1993

Brief Summary: At once deeply personal, yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts. Amazon.com Justification: One of those books that belongs in every class room because the story reads so well and the illustrations are so stunning and support the text exclusively. Useful to discuss about family dreams and family relations and about culture.

1. Title: Math Curse Author: Jon Scieska Illustrator: Lane Smith Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers Publication Year: 1995

Brief Summary: From the inventive minds of Scieszka and Smith comes an unusual take on the subject of mathematics. School Library Journal Justification: Hey, I’m a science and math subject liaison librarian – what would you expect to be the number one book on my list! All kidding aside, sort of, this is a classic picture book for math class in elementary school that is filled with stunning illustrations, math equations, and applicable to daily life  – recommended for any school to have in collection. Even adults would enjoy reading this one.

Here is a YouTube video I made to talk about one of the picture books in my top 100 list: The Mare on the Hill.  https://youtu.be/wPmrjTwSx8s

[marimelwrites]

@turkishdclights - continued from your reply to my open starter HERE!

To say that it was a relief to see him again was an understatement. Catia had felt as though she'd been missing an entire part of herself while she had been gone. Had it felt amazing to do the work she was doing? Absolutely. Had it been worth a year long separation from the person she loved? No, it hadn't. This was the first time that she had been away from Rahul for so long, and it had turned into a learning experience. She knew her limits now, and if ever an opportunity arose for such a large scale project again, she knew now that she would never spend this much time away from him.

Catia's arms wrapped around him and she leaned into the kiss, reluctant to pull away now that she finally got to hold him. Still, she stepped inside, but once inside she turned to face him again. Her hands lifted to Rahul's face and she took a moment to let her gaze drink in every feature of him. "You're real. Finally," she whispered in awe. "I dreamed of this moment so many times, and for it to finally be here... to be back home with you?" She leaned in for one more kiss. "I'm never leaving for that long ever again. That's a promise. I can't do it."

[marimelwrites]

Closed Starter: @ofginjxints Plot: UPTOWN GIIIIIIIRL. Felix & Catia style.

It had been a long time since Catia had been home. A year. A year of traveling to model, and give humanitarian aid wherever she could, and wherever she was needed. Lending her name and status to a project always helped boost aid at least a bit, and in the end that was the goal. By the time she returned back to her home, it almost felt like a foreign land. She had finished up her appointment for the day, a meeting to discuss fittings and sizes for another designer campaign that would be shooting soon, and was on her way back home in the middle of the day with hopes to get things back in order back home now that she had returned. Her car, however, had other plans.

She carefully drove it through a neighborhood she had never been in, not that she was entirely too familiar with this area as she hadn't lived here that long. Not to mention she traveled all the time, but she wasn't concerned with her surroundings as her car began to stutter. Catia knew absolutely nothing about cars, not even a little. It didn't cross her mind that being gone for a year might not be the best thing for a car. When her car finally came to a complete stop with a sound that made her nervous, she breathed out a huff, and climbed out of the car with her crossbody bag and keys in hand.

There was nobody for her to call, not in this area, and she didn't even know where she was to begin with. Deciding she would walk in the direction she had passed, thinking she'd seen a garage not far back, she began to walk in the way she had just come until she came to a stop in front of the building that was, indeed, a car shop. She carefully made her way to the open bay door.

"Excuse me... hello?"

[marimelwrites]

@elegancemultimuse - continued from your reply to this starter here!

As Owen opened the door, it was almost like all of Catia's worries disappeared. All of those emotions and feelings rushed back at the sight of him. It was impossible to hold any sort of grudge, or even to think of the unhappiness she might have felt over the distance that had started to settle between them. In that instant, as Owen pulled her into a hug, she couldn't help but forget about all of it. This didn't feel as though they had been becoming distant. In fact, the moment she was in his arms again, it felt like everything was exactly as it had been the day that she left. Things felt right once again.

Catia took a slow, deep breath, closing her eyes as she wrapped her arms around him and inhaled his familiar scent. "I really have missed you, you know." She made no move to pull away, wanting to draw just a little more warmth from him before they inevitably had to separate. "As much as I loved what I was doing, I'm glad to be back home." She meant that wholeheartedly. There was a certain sense of calm that settled over her now that she was back here, and back with him. She wondered what she was going to do if they did end up breaking up. Pushing that thought aside she pulled back enough to look up into his face with a smile.

[marimelwrites]

Hello everyone!

The following are starters I either have no replies to, or they were liked but need replies, ooooor I would really appreciate more replies to (simply click on the name to be taken to individual starter link!):

Beckett Samuels (fc: Max Parker) [verse: con artist]

Beckett Samuels (fc: Max Parker) [verse: Navy SEAL]

Carina Wilde (fc: Natalia Dyer) [verse: actress]

Timur Ersoy (fc: Furkan Andiç)

Sawyer Clark (fc: Jesse Williams)

Isabel Mendez (fc: Daniela Nieves)

Catia Ferreira (fc: Camila Queiroz)

Bryson Adams (fc: Michael Evans Behling) [verse: Delta Force]

Benicio Cardoso (fc: Francisco Lachowski)

Please remember I don't mind however many people reply to a starter. If you're interested in one, simply reply.

On the flip side, if you're interested in any of my muses but don't like the open starters available, feel free to DM me and we can discuss a different closed starter.

[marimelwrites]

Okay everyone,

I have written open starters for all of my brand new muses. That being said, it would be nice to get some replies on these. Anyway, I've linked each starter on each muse's name.

Beckett Samuels (FC: Max Parker)

Benicio Cardoso (FC: Francisco Lachowski)

Bryson Adams (FC: Michael Evans Behling)

Catia Ferreira (FC: Camila Queiroz)

Grayson Turner (FC: Kieron Moore)

Isabel Mendez (FC: Daniela Nieves)

Sawyer Clark (FC: Jesse Williams)

Timur Ersoy (FC: Furkan Andic)

I'll eventually get some other opens for some newer ones who need them.

Also, if anyone wants a starter specifically for their muses with any of mine, please let me know!