Leather Pillow

 Pillowcase made of leather applique made to resemble the Lion Knights insignia from 1995 Lego Castle.  

Rembrandt Recreation

5 foot by 7 foot recreation of Rembrandt's "An Elephant" using paint mixed from scratch using raw pigment and animal glue binder.  

Puppets for "CETACEAN"

 

These puppets were made for Deke Weaver's 2023 production of "CETACEAN."  3 Orcas were produced along with 1 Baby Blue Whale and 1 Mother Blue Whale that measured almost 13 feet long (not pictured here).  The Orca's had functioning mouths, and the Baby Blue had "blood" represented by fabric that would be released from its body.  All puppets were primarily cardboard and paper construction, with plumbing hardware used for their flexible spines.  

To read more about the performance, check out the links below

• ‘CETACEAN’ performance shows connections between whales’ environment and humans – News Bureau
• cetacean (the whale) – THE UNRELIABLE BESTIARY
• Prairie Fire: Episode 11 - April 2024 | Prairie Fire | Illinois Public Media (includes video of the performance, the puppets are featured at around the 39 minute mark)

Lego Hephestus Cabin

Based on the Percy Jackson series, I designed this model of the Hephestus Cabin.  It includes details such as a light up fireplace, tool rack and workshop space, door to underground workspace, bunk beds, and a removeable roof and opening facade to allow for easier access.  

Lighthouse Miniature

Lighthouse miniature I made for a model making class.  1:12 scale, meant for stop motion.  Mostly foam and poster board construction.  Windows were semi-translucent to allow LED lights on the inside to shine through.

Photoshop Fun

As part of a photoshop class, I was tasked with replacing the faces of older photographs/paintings with those of someone else.  I of course chose my parents, who are now part of an epic battle and old time movie, respectively.  

Elephant Head Puppet

This elephant head was created as part of a class focused on prop building.  It uses a speedometer cable and bike brake lines to create a realistic looking yet flexible trunk that can be controlled using levers in the back of the head.  The rest of the head is made using a variety of materials including wood, plastic, fabric, and caulking.