While my public work has mainly been jewelry based, I do have other artistic interests as well. Here is a small mix of assignments while in undergrad, and self-directed work. And if you scroll far enough, you'll find some of my signature jewelry work here as well.
Drawings
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Master copy: Artemisia Gentileshi
"Judith Slaying Holofernes" (1620) Graphite 18" x 18" Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019 |
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3 Miles from...
Charcoal & paper 24" x 18" Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019 |
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Prelude to Murder... or Awake Past Bedtime?
Charcoal 18" x 24" Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019 |
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Obsessive Shower
Charcoal & graphite 22" x 30" Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019 |
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What Do You Dream About?
Charcoal 24" x 18" Figure Drawing class: Fall 2019 |
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Yorrick of Redwall
Graphite 24" x 18" Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018 |
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Ancient Notes
Graphite 24" x 18" Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018 |
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Conjuring
Charcoal 30" x 22" Drawing 101 class: Fall 2018 |
Additional drawings and sketches
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Printmaking
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F-Bomb
Color-reduction linoprint 11" x 9" Printmaking class: Fall 2018 |
Additional Printmaking class work (Fall 2018)
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Painting
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Burning Bridges
Acrylic paint 24" x 18" Painting class: Spring 2019 |
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Don't you wish there was more?
Acrylic paint 16" x 20" Painting class: Spring 2019 |
(right & center) additional Painting class work (Spring 2019) • (right) 2D class work (Fall 2018)
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Ceramics
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Probably Poison
Clay & glaze 5" (h) x 5.25" (w) x 3.75" (d) Ceramics class: Fall 2019 |
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Ceramic Anansi Knot
Clay & velvet glaze 14.75" (h) x 13.75" (w) x 5" (d) Ceramics class: Fall 2019 Based off my original chain mail design. First published in "Wirework" Fall 2011 (below) 
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Jewelry
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Book: "Play with Chain Mail"
A step-by-step guide to master four classic weaves: Rosettes, Box/Byzantine, European 4-in-1, and Helm. Learn each classic weave, and then explore further by completing several original variations. Over 20 chain mail projects in all, using only 10 different sizes of jump rings. Created all original jewelry designs, written instructions, and shot most process photos. 10.75" x 8.25" • 96 pages Self-directed work: published April 2016 [ISBN 978-162700-172-4] |
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Lotus Necklace
Copper and anodized aluminum jump rings lotus focal 1.5" (h) x 3" (w) x .75" (d) length with chain 21" Self-directed work: 2015 |
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Scale Mail Rosettes Bracelet
Anodized aluminum scales & aluminum jump rings 8.25" (l) x 1.25 (w) x 0.25"(d) Self-directed work: 2015 |
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Anansi Knot Set
Aluminum and anodized aluminum jump rings pendant: 1.625" (l) x 0.75" (w) x 0.33" (d) earrings: 2" (l) x 0.75" (w) x 0.33" (d) bracelet: 7.5" (l) x 0.5" (w) x 0.33" (d) Self-directed work: pattern originally developed in 2010 First published in "Wirework" Fall 2011 (below) 
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Book: "Absolute Beginners Guide: Jewelry making with Resin"
Everything you need to know to get started working with resin. Move beyond bezels, and employ simple tools and materials easily purchased at your local hardware store to create over 20 resin jewelry projects. Created all original jewelry designs, written instructions, and shot most process photos. 10.75" x 8.25" • 96 pages Self-directed work: published May 2017 [ISBN 978-162700-102-2] |
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Threaded Washer Bracelet
Fiber washers, resin, cotton thread & jump rings 8.25" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.375" (d) Self-directed work: 2016 |
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Retro Targets Pendant
paper, resin & copper and anodized aluminum jump rings pendant: 1.5" (l) x 1" (w) x 0.5" (d) length with chain 21" Self-directed work: 2016 |
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Textured Latch-back Earrings
Sterling silver & fine silver 2" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.375" (d) Self-directed work: Summer 2014 First published in "Essential Techniques: Making Metal Jewelry" Fall 2014 (below) 
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Paper Challenge Set
Paper, resin, copper, fine silver & ear wires pendant: 1.75" (l) x 1.375" (w) x 0.5" (d) earrings: 2.75" (l) x 0.25" (w) x 0.125" (d) Self-directed work: 2013 |
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Troubled Waters Pendant
Wood, copper, resin, powdered mica & glow dyes 3.375" (l) x 1.25" (w) x 0.5" (d) Self-directed work: Spring 2017 |