Lifecasting

Direct body molding with alginate (Genesis V) and medical-grade plaster bandage. Casts made from gypsum plaster (Hydrocal and Ultracal)

Captured Marble- Hydrocal life cast of hand from alginate mold; spinning marble molded in place, 2018

white cast of young man's hand holding a blue marble between his thumb and forefinger white cast of young man's hand holding a blue marble between his thumb and forefinger white cast of young man's hand holding a blue marble between his thumb and forefinger

FaceBox- Hydrocal life cast of upper face from alginate and plaster bandage mold, mounted in a cigar box, 2019

glossy white plaster cast of young man's face capturing forehead, temples, and upper lip, set against a matte black background inside a wooden box glossy white plaster cast of young man's face capturing forehead, temples, and upper lip, set against a matte black background close up of glossy white plaster cast of young man's left eye and cheek showing an eyelash trapped in the plaster

De-d Hand- Hydrocal life cast of hand and wrist from alginate mold; finished with acrylics and PVC clear coat, 2018

upright cast of older man's hand and wrist in raking light with subtly purple-leaning paint bringing out the rough skin texture, deep folds, and ropy veins captured by the mold close up of back of the hand cast looking over the knuckles close up of back of the hand cast showing deep skin wrinkles and and network of protruding veins

FriendFace- Hydrocal life cast of lower face from alginate and plaster bandage mold, 2023

cast of model's lower face in a soft, closed-mouth smile, with multicolor felt pen freckles cast of model's lower face in a soft, closed-mouth smile; plaster flash still in the nostrils and a few surface bubbles close up of model lips smiling with closed lips while she holds a white plaster cast of her lower face in the same pose

Nearly Smiling- Hydrocal life cast using alginate mold with plaster bandage shell, test of including teeth in life cast; test of capturing subtly of facial expressions, 2019

white plaster cast of my lower face and teeth in an awkward, subtle smile the same cast from previous image but with little chunks of pink alginate still stuck in the teeth looking down into the mold at the negative impression of my face and teeth in the light pink alginate; mold shell and mold walls made with white plaster bandage

Proofs Of Life- Hydrocal life casts from alginate molds

close up of model's lips blowing a kiss while she holds a white plaster cast of her lips in the same pose close up of my middle finger next to a pale grey cast of the same finger close up of my slightly smiling, closed mouth while I hold a white plaster cast of my mouth in the same pose

Minis & Scenic

Scaled-down creations and recreations. A delicate ecosystem of realism and whimsy so viewers can think twice about the mundane

Winter Wonder Wetland- Mini recreation of Murfree Spring wetland (for Discovery Center). Made from recycled paper clay, fiber optic filament, and whimsy

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Behind The Scenes page coming soon

Love and Graves- Grave scene of the folk song/poem called “Barbara Allen” (among other names) with stylized copper flora. Unlike the song, I buried the couple side by side

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Tiny Taper- 1/12th scale taper candle and holder, made to populate 1/12th scale cigar-box bookcase

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Casts & Faux

Darling, it’s a Theme… and Variation

Little Devil- Casts in various materials using PlatSil Gel-25 and plaster bandage mold of modified porcelain doll head, 2023

Little Devil in hand Little Devil mold positive Little Devil mold negative black and gold

Baby Brain Planter- Portland cement planters cast from silicone (PlatSil Gel-25) and plaster bandage mold of modified porcelain doll head, 2021

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Kiss You- Paraffin and cold copper casts from silicone mold using life cast of lips, 2022 (model)

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Original (OG) Doll Head Candle- Paraffin candles made from PlatSil Gel-25 mold of unmodified porcelain doll head, 2019

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