Anthropologie Display Work
Citrus display
Spring 2021
Dried citrus slices, hand-stamped plexiglass discs, hand-stamped and painted wooden discs, hand-paint fabric hoops, clear wire.
Cyanotype windows
spring 2021
Large-scale cyanotype sun prints, complimented by oversized hydrangea flowers built from conduit, wire, and spray-painted laser cut petals.
Front window and adjacent letter window for Anthropologie in Torrance, CA. Hung and arranged leaves to create a fluid and movement-driven display, and repainted the signature Antro “A” and added leaves for a continued design throughout the storefront. Aug 2019
Pom-Pom Workshop, December 2019
In December of 2019 I was given the chance to lead a pom-pom workshop for 20-some odd Anthro customers, and guide them through the process to make a fun holiday garland for their space! I led them through the materials, process, and assisted as the event went on and in set up & take down.
I was able to help make the individual tassels, poms and loops for each llama’s fur, saddles, bridles, and presents. Also helped to decorate the trees around the llamas and rest of the store, and flocked the areas with snow to finish. Nov./Dec. 2019
My first major project with Display after coming back to Anthro! I assisted in dying each blanket for the backdrop, making most of the poms and stitches with roving and yarn, and helped assemble the final window production with our Senior DC. This was the first display project I was involved in every aspect of, from planning, to production, to execution, and revision. Oct./Nov. 2019
Built, cut, decorated, and affixed these gift boxes and wrapped logo letters for a festive touch above cash wrap, Dec. 2019
For this display, I hand treated each individual bell with hot wax to create texture, sprayed each assembled bell with gold finish, attached mistletoe sprigs to each top, and helped install in a wave above our dining nook. Nov./Dec. 2019
(Disclaimer, not my image) Helped install these swags of disc garland and pom-pom strands, and treat the metal shapes for an antique finish. Nov. 2019
(Again, not my image) I assembled this backdrop of bags, and helped our events team set up supplies, space and snacks for Claire Desjardins painting event at our store in Feb. 2019
After making the supply run for this project, I constructed, finished, painted and set these moody mannequin risers for our winter BHLDN makeover. January 2020
Personal Portfolio
My own work focuses primarily in calligraphy, modern hand lettering, and botanical illustration. I have been practicing calligraphy for 7 years, and am proficient in traditional ink well calligraphy, brush calligraphy, and modern methods of hand lettering with materials including chalkboards, acrylic, engraving, and pen.
calligraphy
Escort cards on handmade lavender paper, July 2019
Vow book on handmade cotton paper, Feb. 2020
Seating chart on old window, July 2019
Poem in acrylic on vintage arched mirror, March 2020
E.E. Cummings poem on raw canvas banner, forgive me world & E.E. Cummings for the incorrect first line as “regret” should read “forget”
Acrylic on raw canvas, 2.5x3 ft., April 2020
Banquet menu on white vellum with archival ink, August 2019
Banner, Whatever Our Souls Are Made Of
Acrylic on raw canvas banner, 3.5 x 2.5 ft., Nov. 2019
Bridal jacket for a sweet coworker, Nov. 2018
Custom script for a tattoo on my manager, Alyssa, April 2019
Tyler Knott Gregson Banner(s)
Freehand banner of a piece by one of my favorite poets. Upon reaching out to Tyler to get permission to share my iteration and post of his work, he commissioned a second copy of the same poem with a custom signature for he and his now wife’s wedding in Scotland last Fall.
above carousel is original banner, images to right are commissioned piece.
Welcome sign for Jill & Troy’s wedding, April/May 2018
botanical drawings and paintings
Spring Sherbet Bunch
Watercolor on handmade cotton woven paper, 12x12, April 2020
Custom bridal bouquet painting for Ashley.
Watercolor, 8x10, Feb. 2020
Wildflowers from vintage Will’s collectable cigarette cards.
Watercolor, 9x12, March 2020
Two recent tattoo commissions, ink on paper, Jan.-March 2020
exploration: abstract painting
A brief stint in abstract obsession lead to the making of this series of prints and canvas paintings, each made from different acrylic washes and paint, oil pastel crayons, and gold leaf. While I never took a formal painting class in my four years of college, I enjoy practicing different methods and techniques in the practice.
Acrylic, oil pastel on canvas, 18x24, July 2019
Acrylic, oil pastel on canvas, 24x36, July 2019
Undergraduate Portfolio
Pictured below are a select few projects from my coursework in wheel thrown fiber arts, ceramics, graphic design, and metalsmithing for jewelry design. All were courses taken towards my Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art. Other courses taken include beginning woodshop, figure drawing, art history, and typography.
fiber arts
“Shining Arm/or”
For my first assignment in sewing, we were challenged to create a wearable piece inspired by “inherent movement”. I chose to highlight my personal experience of a slight tremor in my right hand when at rest, and play with reflective light using tinsel and other metallic elements to create a piece with reminiscence of armor. Each tinsel strand was individually sewn to a handmade tulle sleeve, and the shoulder piece was hand crafted and affixed with metallic discs and chains below.
Handwoven net suspended in constructed frame, highlighted with mix of faux florals and live and dried greenery, Feb. 2019
Fiber wrapped cord basket, March 2019
ceramics
Set of 6 black mountain clay bowls, Dec. 2018
Wildcard exercise in glaze tech, Sept. 2018
Plates, bowls, vessels, August-Dec. 2018
Beginning stage of my drum for our final class drum circle. This piece would be carved, fired, and strung with a goat rawhide skin for a playable drum. March 2019
Pot for glaze gradient experiment, Oct. 2018
Free People mock magazine, themed “Day to Night”. Each spread highlights the products from Free People’s 2017/18 line geared towards feeling your best at that hour. With a scrapbook-like, physically detailed theme, I tried to make the products and spreads relatable and enticing.
graphic design
Peter Thomas Roth Packaging Redesign
A straightforward project to redesign three core products for a beauty, health or wellness brand we ourselves use. Highlighting the pharmaceutical grade ingredients and modern recipes with clean type, a low saturated yet lively color scheme and simple, straightforword construction and presentation. Nov. 2018
metalsmithing for
jewelry design
Each star in this chunky body chain was hand cut with a jewelry saw, finished with gold leaf foil, and strung on a gold wire and pearl beaded neck piece. Oct. 2018
Western bolo tie, strung with leather ties and wire wrapped natural stones. The pattern framing the front panel, along with the desert scene along the back, were both etched into the metal by an acid nitrate bath, while the Hendrix quote adorning the front was hand etched with a gun. Dec 2018