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A personally fulfilling activity or undertaking pursued in one’s leisure time for pleasure, personal growth, emotional satisfaction, and/or creative expression.
A personally fulfilling activity or undertaking pursued in one’s leisure time for pleasure, personal growth, emotional satisfaction, and/or creative expression.
Pennsylvania Native Moth Species
Pennsylvania Native Moth Species
Watercolor on 4in x 4in paper
Watercolor on 4in x 4in paper
Over the summer (2023) I was able to spend a lot of time outside, close to nature. In that time I gained a better perspective of what species I spend the most time with. Flying, fluffy bugs are always a favorite of mine. I have cared for a couple graceful clearwings that my summer-campers accidentally caught in their butterfly nets. Caring for something so small helps make me (and all my problems) feel small. And I like that feeling.
Cultivate Existence (2023)
Cultivate Existence (2023)
9ft tall x 8ft. wide, alcohol based markers, acrylic paint, oil pastels on drawing paper
9ft tall x 8ft. wide, alcohol based markers, acrylic paint, oil pastels on drawing paper
What was supposed to be only a three week piece, quickly turned into a three month piece as more of my professors saw what I was working on. Using three pieces of 3ft x 8ft paper, I was able to create a life sized version of myself and the species that I share a home with. All of these species can all be found where I live. This was the biggest project I had worked on to date. Every species in this, including the bugs and foliage are native to the Eastern United States, (with the exception of the beet and amanita mushrooms). This project allowed me to dive deep into the knowledge of all things native species. I feel it has brought me closer to the species that I live so close to.
For my last semester of studio classes, I was happy to go BIG!
The Perfect PB&J (2023)
The Perfect PB&J (2023)
16in. x 20in, oil paint on paper
16in. x 20in, oil paint on paper
Is there ever such a thing as a bad PB&J? I'd argue that these brands are what go into the best late night snack.
Vanitas (2023)
Vanitas (2023)
Acrylic on repurposed canvas, 30in. x 37in.
What covers one's fridge can be very telling of what is happening inside someone's home.
This is a snap shot of the fridge in my childhood home.
An Ode to Softball (2022)
An Ode to Softball (2022)
A lot of my childhood memories are when I had sliding shorts on, skin covered in spf 50, and excited to be next at bat! Playing this sport has made me friendships that will last a lifetime, and for that I will always cherish this part of my life. When I was 14 I decided to cut up all of my jersey to piece together a quilt, but I didn’t have the motivation or skill to finish it. For my final project in textiles I decided to sew them all together in one big banner/blanket shape.
A lot of my childhood memories are when I had sliding shorts on, skin covered in spf 50, and excited to be next at bat! Playing this sport has made me friendships that will last a lifetime, and for that I will always cherish this part of my life. When I was 14 I decided to cut up all of my jersey to piece together a quilt, but I didn’t have the motivation or skill to finish it. For my final project in textiles I decided to sew them all together in one big banner/blanket shape.
This will eventually be quilted on top of other fabric to make it a little stiffer. Rough size is 2.5ft x 5 ft.
This will eventually be quilted on top of other fabric to make it a little stiffer. Rough size is 2.5ft x 5 ft.
Natural Dyes and Eco-printing (2022)
Natural Dyes and Eco-printing (2022)
Every pocket besides 1 was dyed using plants! All material was thrifted including the denim base layer.
Every pocket besides 1 was dyed using plants! All material was thrifted including the denim base layer.
We as consumers have a conscious choice to make about our waste. I want to be conscious of the the material I am using to create my art. Which is why for this project I used a variety of plant matter to extract color. Plants used here include, avocado pits & skins, turmeric, marigolds, roses, coreopsis (tickseed), and black-eyed-susans. When used in large quantities dye can be super toxic for the environment. Frogs and other amphibians are often the first to be affected by toxins in our environment. Getting color this way takes more time, and there is a lot more room for error... but creating something that will eventually become part of nature again makes me feel like a good human.
The Vogt Family Portrait (2022)
The Vogt Family Portrait (2022)
Somewhere around 2.5ft x 4ft. Acrylic paint on recycled canvas.
Somewhere around 2.5ft x 4ft. Acrylic paint on recycled canvas.
My favorite memories are made around the dinner table.
My favorite memories are made around the dinner table.
This was my final for my Intro Painting class this semester. We got this big boi done in just 9 DAYS! As an artist I find it important to use my skill to document the moments that make my life worth living. In the past, only the wealthy were able to pay to have a painting made of them and their loved ones. With this in mind I want to use my talent to freeze these moments (and people!) in time. There is a special place in my heart for these six goobers.
This was my final for my Intro Painting class this semester. We got this big boi done in just 9 DAYS! As an artist I find it important to use my skill to document the moments that make my life worth living. In the past, only the wealthy were able to pay to have a painting made of them and their loved ones. With this in mind I want to use my talent to freeze these moments (and people!) in time. There is a special place in my heart for these six goobers.
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