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3D WORK
Sometimes working in 2D just doesn't cut it for me. I enjoy exploring the challenges of mixed materials in space. Another enjoyable challenge is giving something old and tossed away a new life. To follow are some of these playful adventures.
CEMENT STATUE MAKEOVERS
Above: Gypsy Girl was a Marketplace find. I saw her and needed to bring her home and fix her up. The seller was adamant that I take the duck too. The dog needed a new nose fabricated out of cement; the entire sculpture needed cleaning, sanding, priming, repainting, and a final waterproof seal.
Below: Farmer Gnome was a garbage find. He needed a lot of love too. The sculptures now sit proudly in my wild front garden.
Flamboyant Flamingo
Another great garbage find who needed a complete sanddown, revamp and repaint. He was a gift to my parents but they keep him in the house by their fireplace and plants.
Woodworking Projects
Frankensteined Antique Armoire (2024)
An old armoire sat in my neighbour's backyard, cut in half and stacked to save the parts from water damage. They used chalk paint on the exterior and treated the top and a pull-out table with stain.
Floor-To-Ceiling
Bookshelf (2023)
When a book lover undergoes surgery and has a 2-week recovery, what does she do? She builds herself a dream floor-to-ceiling bookshelf with a pine finish.
Surfboard Table (2026)
Created for my boyfriend who always wanted a surfboard table. The top is laminated and stained pine cut and sanded to represent a stubby swallowtail surfboard. A turquoise line was painted down the centre to represent the stringer and 4 midcentury modern style metal legs were added.
Felting & Fabric Projects
Praying Mantis with Fly (2025)
My first big adventure with felting. Created as a gift for a fellow teacher &
friend, as a way to keep a plant without having to water it. Looking back, I realize I could have done more, but it was a good first start.
Men's Organic Cotton Longi Shirt
Pattern copied from an old worn out shirt that my partner had purchased when in India. Custom made to from a stronger cotton fibre to replace the worn out shirt.
Racoon Hands Through Deckboards (2025)
This was a gift for the other friend/teacher who introduced me to the world of felting. This composition is based on an Instagram post of a couple who feed raccoons from above their deck and show all of the hands reaching through to grab the snacks.
To be continued...
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