<![CDATA[A Chair for Escher]]>I did this at the request of someone on one of the woodworking fora I look at.


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53008136320_a39c8922bf.jpg

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/topic/162908/a-chair-for-escherRSS for NodeFri, 09 Oct 2026 10:18:25 GMTWed, 28 Jun 2023 14:16:03 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:44:31 GMT]]>It was okay until I sat on it! the joints were quite good, but not for 80kg

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600838https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600838Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:44:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:01:21 GMT]]>SHalf the woodworkers I know probably don't see anything wrong with your design.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600835https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600835Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:01:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:24:18 GMT]]>Accurate shadows would be a challenge but probably easier in mine since the straight parts aren't curved.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600817https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600817Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:24:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:57:56 GMT]]>Thanks !
It's great to see the method you used. I was actually thinking of a different approach, more along the lines of a perspective trick like this (not mine, found on giphy):

https://media.giphy.com/media/l41YhNbe5to95ghmU/giphy.gif

I think it might be challenging to achieve accurate shadows though...

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600815https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600815Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:57:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:57:46 GMT]]>It's modeled in the same way it would need to be made in reality. Here's something to show that. Click on the image if the GIF doesn't run.

MCE.gif

I wonder how you might achieve this. I found a quick and easy way. I've been thinking about possible ways to apply the method in a more practical sense.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600814https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600814Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:57:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:52:14 GMT]]>Hi! Nice work!
Can we see an orbiting animation of the model starting from the right viewpoint? It might help some to understand the trick! 😉

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600809https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600809Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:52:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:17:27 GMT]]>Really nice work Dave. As far as Escher I dont know, he had his ups AND downs though 😉

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600797https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600797Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:17:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:29 GMT]]>@dave r said:

@ntxdave said:

Dave, that is not like you. You are usually ver accurate/precise with your models. 😍

What? This one is very precisely modeled as intended. I believe M. C. Escher would approve even if it makes Rich's eyes hurt. 😄

mine too! so want the correction

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600793https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600793Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:41:43 GMT]]>@box said:

Scroll back up to the image Dave posted, look at the waterfall and how it drops into a 'canal' now follow the canal to see where the water goes.
Now model that path.

OK I get it now......... 👍

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600774https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600774Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:41:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:58:02 GMT]]>Scroll back up to the image Dave posted, look at the waterfall and how it drops into a 'canal' now follow the canal to see where the water goes.
Now model that path.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600773https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600773Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:58:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:43:27 GMT]]>I looked at some of the stuff on the website but did not read at the bottom.

Got started in all of this stuff by drawing 3D car wash equipment and layouts. I am pretty naive to some of the stuff you guys share.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600772https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600772Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:43:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:33:09 GMT]]>No need to apologise, just google search escher and look.
I can't imagine working in any sort of imaged based industry and not be aware of M.C.Escher.
Do the search and click the images button, then do the reading.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600770https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600770Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:33:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:25:13 GMT]]>@box said:

OMG Seriously, have you never heard of Escher!

@dave r said:

I worked really hard to make that. Well, not really hard. It isn't hard to do at all but it is intentional.

Sorry guys. No I have never heard of Escher. I was trying to be honest. If I need to apologize, then that is what I am doing. 😳

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600769https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600769Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:25:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:15:24 GMT]]>@ntxdave said:

OK guys, here is what I see!

I worked really hard to make that. Well, not really hard. It isn't hard to do at all but it is intentional.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600767https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600767Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:15:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:06:32 GMT]]>OMG Seriously, have you never heard of Escher!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600766https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600766Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:06:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:02:42 GMT]]>OK guys, here is what I see!

SketchUcation Chair Model.jpg

Maybe I have gone whacko!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600764https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600764Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:02:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:26:06 GMT]]>@ntxdave said:

Oh well, I have an appointment with my cataract surgeon in August for my annual checkup. Maybe she can resolve the issue. DUH!

I hope so. You might want to have a look at the work of M. C. Escher. For example this:

Screenshot - 6_28_2023 , 10_24_43 AM.png

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600758https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600758Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:26:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:23:25 GMT]]>Oh dear, I really hope you are making a joke I'm missing.

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600757https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600757Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:23:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:20:51 GMT]]>Maybe I am having eyesight problems. Look at the front right leg and the top right rail. Am I see things in fron of them that should be behind them?

Oh well, I have an appointment with my cataract surgeon in August for my annual checkup. Maybe she can resolve the issue. DUH!

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600756https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600756Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:20:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:58:17 GMT]]>@ntxdave said:

Dave, that is not like you. You are usually ver accurate/precise with your models. 😍

What? This one is very precisely modeled as intended. I believe M. C. Escher would approve even if it makes Rich's eyes hurt. 😄

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600754https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600754Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:58:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:48:22 GMT]]>One of the bottom rails and rear leg (the one on the left side) needs to be behind the other rails and legs. Dave, that is not like you. You are usually ver accurate/precise with your models. 😍

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600751https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600751Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:48:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A Chair for Escher on Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:24:42 GMT]]>Looks like an ikea chair you put together without instructions. its hurts my eyes if i look too long

]]>https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600749https://community.sketchucation.com/post/1600749Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:24:42 GMT