Little
Worlds
A World Unbound
This forest diorama is my culminating project signifying the completion of my degree in Studio Arts at Pacific Lutheran University. Inspired both by landscapes from my childhood and the animated films I've admired and enjoyed throughout my life, this project gives you a glimpse of Washington through my eyes.
Anthropological Illustrations
Pictured here are a few technical illustrations that I made while working for Pacific Lutheran University's Anthropology Department. These simple drawings are used to show the pressure lines of ancient obsidian shards, something which can’t be easily seen in their related photographs, and allows anthropologists to study them without the original artifact being present. For a more thorough understanding of this process and the uses of these sketches, feel free to visit Time Team America's website detailing the process of Scientific Illustration.
Obsidian core measuring 3.625 cm. x 2.1875 cm.
Obsidian core measuring 4.4375 cm. x 2 cm.
Obsidian core measuring 3.375 cm. x 2 cm.
Obsidian core measuring 3.625 cm. x 2.1875 cm.
mixed media (watercolor and papercut collage), 14 in. x 11 in.
This is a paper collage koi fish. Its scales were made using sheets of painted paper which were cut into perfect, tiny circles using a hole puncher. From here, these scales were individually trimmed into a more traditional pointed scallop shape using an x-acto knife. Finally, the scales were glued one-by-one onto watercolor board in the shape of the fish's arched body and trimmed accordingly to match the curved figure.
charcoal, 18 in. x 24 in.
mixed media (watercolor and papercut collage), 14 in. x 11 in.
Other Projects
Here are a few other projects made at different stages of my academic career. Each piece marks a stepping stone in my pursuit of a multi-media approach to creative work. These are some of the key moments in my development across multiple mediums, showing my growth as a precise and detail-oriented artist, and documenting my developing eye for color, composition, and perspective.