Welcome to my online portfolio!
I'm a multidisciplinary artist working in Baltimore, MD. I have a passion for acrylic painting, performance art, prop design, costuming, and turning what some might consider trash into treasure!
Fine Art
Cowboo
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 12"
Single Line
Acrylic on Canvas
18" x 24"
Face
Acrylic on Wood Panel
8"x 10"
Poodle
Acrylic on Canvas
8" x 10"
Lil' Devil
Acrylic on Canvas
8" x 10"
Abstract Mosaic
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 18"
Graphic Design
Poster & T-Shirt Designs for Fluid Movement Water Ballets
Drew original concept art.
Art directed all aspects of the images, including layout, character designs, and selected typefaces and color pallets.
Graphic design work done by Charlie Herrick.
Performance Art
Splash Games: A Water Ballet of Imaginary Sports (2024)
Synchronized swimming and acting theatrical production.
Scriptwriting, casting, and directing 11 land actors in collaboration with Delana Gregg.
Art direction for costumes, makeup, and props for 11 land actors in collaboration with Mike Bowman, Emma Hawthorn, Melanie Veneron, and Zee Hinz.
Costumes and choreography for 9 swimmers in collaboration with Liberty Grayek and Kelly Quinn.
Directing a synchronized swimming scene titled "Leap Frogger" featuring children 9–15 years old and creating props and costumes for the scene's performers.
"Leap Frogger" costumes: spandex and ball pit balls.
"Leap Frogger" pixelated vehicle props: corrugated plastic, duct tape, iridescent tape, and glitter foam.
Sinkholes, Sewers, & Streams: A Water Infrastructure Ballet (2023)
Synchronized swimming and acting theatrical production.
Set design in collaboration with Danielle Nekimken, Valarie Perez-Schere, and Kate Smith-Morse.
Costumes, makeup, and choreography in collaboration with Jessica Feldt; props in collaboration with Scott Peters and Amanda Smit-Peters.
Directing a synchronized swimming scene titled "So Fresh & So Chlorine: Wolman & Enslow’s Typhoid Takedown," featuring 32 swimmers.
"So Fresh & So Chlorine" costumes: spandex, iron-on vinyl, mesh ribbon, and plastic mesh canvas with store-bought pinnies and lab coats.
"So Fresh & So Chlorine" bus prop: corrugated plastic, spray paint, door handles, and zip ties.
"So Fresh & So Chlorine" science props: corrugated plastic and tape.
THE FATBERG (2023)
Public health informational video featuring synchronized swimming.
Original concept in collaboration with Barbara Wilgus; Fatberg prop in collaboration with Alaina Grimm; painted backdrop in collaboration with Alaina Grimm and Claire Molina.
Fatberg prop: chicken wire, pool noodles, spray foam insulation, glue, glitter, and fabric.
Painted backdrop: Tyvek, PVC, acrylic paint, and glitter.
Mr. Trash Wheel's Earth Day Birthday (2023)
Public health dance performance.
Costumes and choreography in collaboration with Lisa Broadhead.
Plastic bag and cola can costumes: knit sequin fabric, iron-on vinyl, ribbon, and foam, with store-bought shorts and visors.
Ssssseline Dion Snake costume: chicken wire, satin fabric, knit sequin fabric, felt, ping-pong balls, and pool noodles, with a store-bought wig.
Yacht Rocket: A Synchro Swim Space Spectacular (2022)
Synchronized swimming and acting theatrical production, including directing a synchronized swimming scene titled "Dream Boats."
Script writing; casting and directing 7 land actors; costumes and props for 7 land actors (including original costume designs); costumes and choreography for 4 swimmers; all in collaboration with Valarie Perez-Schere
Makeup for 7 land actors and 4 swimmers done independently.
Dream Boats costumes: spandex, tulle, and glitter foam.
Land actor costumes:
Captain Neil Tennille: foam, wire, Poly-Fil, and braided cords, with store-bought white jacket, jam shorts, and captain's hat.
James Webb Space Telescope: spandex, chicken wire, quilt backing, hexagonal mirror panels, backpack straps, cardboard, and gold tape.
Land actor props:
Arcade cabinet: corrugated plastic, metal grommets, iridescent tape, neon gaffer tape, plastic bananas, and plastic buttons.
Headphones and DJ controller: kickboard, tape, plastic knobs, fidget spinner, foam, and headband.
A Winter Waterland at Candy Lane (2022)
Dance and roller-skating performance for Downtown Partnership's winter event, "Winter in the Garden" in Center Plaza.
Costumes for 11 dancers and 7 roller skaters done in collaboration with Valarie Perez-Schere.
Choreography done in collaboration with Claire Molina.
Costumes:
Winter Dancers: felt, spandex, iridescent organza, yarn, and iron-on vinyl, with store-bought jackets, gloves, and tights.
Nutcracker Roller Skaters: ribbon, quilting interface, wreath decorations, with donated band jackets and hats.
Summer POOLooza: Tropic Like It's Hot (2019)
Synchronized swimming scene in Fluid Movement: The Water Ballet.
Costumes and choreography for 28 swimmers and 7 land actors done in collaboration with Valarie Perez-Schere.
Props in collaboration with Valarie Perez-Schere and Sherry Fisher.
Make-up in collaboration with Joe Meduza.
Costumes: spandex and plastic mesh canvas.
Props:
Sun: kid's swimming pool, corrugated plastic, acrylic paint, felt, zip ties, and wooden dowels.
Planes with banners: corrugated plastic, zip ties, Tyvek, acrylic paint, and wooden poles.