In my work as an environmental graphic designer, we develop graphics for the built environment. We work with architects and developers for airports, rail systems, college campuses and health care projects. Part of my work involves preparing a theme sketch for the project design documentation package. These consist of a representative sketch of the project done freehand, using a rendering or photo of the project as reference. They are done on 11” x 17” color copier paper with a Sanford Uniball Micro pen, a Pentel Sign Pen, and both a fine and medium Sharpie. Any errant lines are corrected with Tombow Correction Tape. I like sketching as a parallel discipline to painting. As in painting, comp