This was created as a parody of Ilya Repin's iconic painting, "Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan." Here I am depicting SpongeBob caressing Squidward after he has eaten too many crabby patties.
This piece was created for my Concept Design Class where we were given the task to create a character and design multiple different items said character would own. I decided to go with A Unicorn Exterminator, a man with a natural distrust of Unicorns…
Originally, the work was supposed to be only an arashi shibori piece, but the blue background reminded me of water from a koi pond my parents used to own. I decided to add koi fish to remind me of this peaceful time. I continued to add sashiko…
This piece is a ceramic bust meant to resemble a character from a story I have developed over three years. The knight depicted is an aspect of time known as its guardian; his name is Neavergale. I loved creating this piece, which is my most ambitious…
A photograph of a squirrel fattening up for the winter. This photograph was taken in Marvin's Grove on KU campus. The photograph shows how a wild animal must use its instincts to prepare itself for upcoming frigid temperatures and to get ready to…
This is a deer I photographed in Clinton State Park, just west of Lawrence. This photograph displays the pureness and innocence of deer, and shows a level of closeness and detail that most do not get the privilege of observing.
A photograph taken of a red-shouldered hawk, which is native to Kansas. This hawk was found on KU campus near Daisy Hill. This photograph shows a subtle curiosity in a bird hidden in the protective layers of a tree's leaves.
A photograph of a red fox with one blind eye. This photograph was taken in Baldwin City, KS, just south of Lawrence. I had been watching this fox for a while, and learned that it was a part of a family with 3 kits. Despite the fox's apparent…
This scene depicts a story where the physical meets the digital. The contrast between the digital wolf and the 3D space he occupies makes one wonder if this scary monster is all in the little boys head.
What is a student to do when tasked with painting a creature into a photo, but create a horrific scene with the help of your fellow classmates. Welcome to the myth of the monster in Snow Hall! (Special thanks to Halle Harp and Hannah Hawkins for…