The Coordinate Grid
Topographical Satellite Map | Capture Points
Class Location System
Each class location is marked as a capture point on our coordinate grid. These points represent carefully selected outdoor environments optimized for sketching.
Active Capture Points
Riverside Park
A peaceful location along the river with varied vegetation and water reflections. Ideal for practicing perspective and natural form studies.
Meadow Vista
Open meadow with expansive sky views and distant tree lines. Excellent for understanding landscape composition and atmospheric perspective.
Forest Edge
Transition zone between woodland and open space. Offers opportunities to practice texture, shadow, and contrast techniques.
Urban Greenspace
Park setting within the urban environment combining natural and built elements. Useful for exploring mixed-media approaches and compositional balance.
Visual Potential
360° Panorama Overlays
Optimal Lighting Conditions
Morning Sessions
Early light provides softer shadows and clearer color definition. Ideal for detailed work and learning to observe subtle tonal variations.
Afternoon Sessions
Mid-day and afternoon light offers stronger contrast and directional shadow patterns. Useful for understanding form through value relationships.
Selecting Your Location
Each capture point has been selected for its unique characteristics. Locations are chosen based on accessibility, visual interest, and learning potential.
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