Learn how to build anything with SketchUp.

After years of drafting and modeling with other programs, SketchUp became my favorite. Besides being fun to use, I realized I could model anything!

Architectural rendering of a large gray-and-white suburban house with multiple gables, a covered patio, and expansive windows
Architectural rendering of a large gray-and-white suburban house with multiple gables, a covered patio, and expansive windows
Annotated 3D floor plan showing a historic building renovation with preserved first-floor rooms and bar, accessible restroom, new elevator, stair, and accessible route.
Annotated 3D floor plan showing a historic building renovation with preserved first-floor rooms and bar, accessible restroom, new elevator, stair, and accessible route.
Architectural blueprint and nighttime photo of a cone-shaped illuminated metal sculpture featuring a DNA helix and intricate nature-inspired cutouts.
Architectural blueprint and nighttime photo of a cone-shaped illuminated metal sculpture featuring a DNA helix and intricate nature-inspired cutouts.

I explored new tips and tricks, and found ways to be more efficient. I created workflows to solve some of the common questions my coworkers encountered.

Abstract wireframe visualization of a suspended hourglass-shaped form with orange and yellow patterned surfaces inside a modern building.
Abstract wireframe visualization of a suspended hourglass-shaped form with orange and yellow patterned surfaces inside a modern building.
Illustration of a neoclassical urban building with columns, black shutters, brick chimneys, street trees, and pedestrians.
Illustration of a neoclassical urban building with columns, black shutters, brick chimneys, street trees, and pedestrians.
3D cutaway rendering of a two-story house showing color-coded plumbing and ductwork inside the roof and upper floor
3D cutaway rendering of a two-story house showing color-coded plumbing and ductwork inside the roof and upper floor

I continued to teach while starting my architectural illustration business, through corporate sessions, speaking engagements, as well as in-person and online classes.

Man speaking at a BSA podium during a presentation
Man speaking at a BSA podium during a presentation
Architectural rendering of a chapel interior with white columns, stained-glass windows, wooden paneling, altar, cross, and purple banners
Architectural rendering of a chapel interior with white columns, stained-glass windows, wooden paneling, altar, cross, and purple banners

Now i’ve condensed all my knowledge and years of experience into a series of videos. the “Quick Launch Program” is the fist session, specially designed for beginners to learn how to use SketchUp to build 3D models.

Man speaking into a microphone to an audience seated in a theater or event venue
Man speaking into a microphone to an audience seated in a theater or event venue