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Leaving FB will be fairly easy for me. I think it's mostly just given the illusion of connectedness for a while. Instagram, however,...

Leaving FB will be fairly easy for me. I think it's mostly just given the illusion of connectedness for a while. Instagram, however, will be harder. What are people using as alternatives? Is Cara good?

For researchers who rely on NSF grants, one of the first things the orange monstrosity did the last time he got into office was to put a...

For researchers who rely on NSF grants, one of the first things the orange monstrosity did the last time he got into office was to put a hold on all NSF grant payments (even ones that had been awarded). Be prepared to not get your grant money for at least a month, maybe more. Who knows what he'll do this time. If your income depends on NSF grant money and this happens to you, please reach out. I have some channels I might be able to utilize for support.

Unveiling the unseen! My first art tabling event featuring microCT-inspired creations will be at Words & Wonders on November 9th. Join...

Unveiling the unseen! My first art tabling event featuring microCT-inspired creations will be at Words & Wonders on November 9th. Join me at Second Unitarian Church for readings, performances, and visual art starting at 3pm.
#ChicagoArt #SciFiArt #WitchyArt #DarkAcademia #MicroCT #STEMArt

Don't miss my CT-derived art debut at Words & Wonders! Join me Saturday, November 9th at 3pm at Second Unitarian Church. Be the...

Don't miss my CT-derived art debut at Words & Wonders! Join me Saturday, November 9th at 3pm at Second Unitarian Church. Be the first to own one of my unique anatomical pieces. 656 W. Barry Ave, Chicago, IL.
#chicagoArtist #sciArt #bioArt #boneArt #oddities #witchy #skulls #skullArt

Hi Chicago Friends! I’ll be selling my CT-derived, anatomically inspired art for the first time on Saturday November 9 at Second Unitarian...

Hi Chicago Friends! I’ll be selling my CT-derived, anatomically inspired art for the first time on Saturday November 9 at Second Unitarian Church’s event “Words & Wonders.” Readings and performance based art starts at 3pm and visual art tabling will start at 4pm. I’ll have stickers and many of the larger projects I've shared previously for sale.

#supportartists #3DPrinting #sciArt #spookyArt #bioArt #boneArt #oddities #witchy #skulls #skullArt

The cat skulls are done! They were helpful objects for testing multiple new techniques and products. Here I was testing a iridescent powder...

The cat skulls are done! They were helpful objects for testing multiple new techniques and products. Here I was testing a iridescent powder pigment and two different lacquers, among other things.

#3DPrinting #fabrication #skull #skullart #3DAnatomy #3DArt #witchyVibes

Cat skulls work in progress. These are essentially a proof of concept for a future, larger project, but are looking pretty cool on their...

Cat skulls work in progress. These are essentially a proof of concept for a future, larger project, but are looking pretty cool on their own. Testing joining two part prints and sandable filler-primer here.
#WIP #3DPrinting #skull

I recently had the opportunity to show some of my work at an art and music fundraiser event for the Bonokollie Foundation and I had a blast!...

I recently had the opportunity to show some of my work at an art and music fundraiser event for the Bonokollie Foundation and I had a blast! It was so inspiring to see what the other artists were working on and chat about art. It was also gratifying to see people's reactions to my art and to hear what questions they had.

My latest piece from the artists at the Field meetup group! My new easel worked great and I enjoyed practicing color. #watercolor and...

My latest piece from the artists at the Field meetup group! My new easel worked great and I enjoyed practicing color.

#watercolor and #gouache #animalart #pleinairpainting

I just finished my transit easel and I can’t wait to use it! My social media handle is inscribed on the tray so when people take pictures...

I just finished my transit easel and I can’t wait to use it! My social media handle is inscribed on the tray so when people take pictures they’ll be able to find me on social media afterwards. Lots of fun to design and build!

#pleinair #diy #3DPrinting #craft

I think this is the largest gooseberry harvest we’ve had! Into a pie they go with homegrown strawberries!

I think this is the largest gooseberry harvest we’ve had! Into a pie they go with homegrown strawberries!

Black raspberry season is here! My favorite!

Black raspberry season is here! My favorite!

This might be my first installation piece! Designed to help liven up and bring some color to a drab hallway, the pattern of the 3D printed...

This might be my first installation piece! Designed to help liven up and bring some color to a drab hallway, the pattern of the 3D printed panels is based on the stained glass throughout the building. A fun little side project, it's nice to have my work out there for people to experience. #3dprinting

I am so sick of AI being put everywhere, in so many unnecessary places. I wish I could opt out of a majority of it. It's not free -...

I am so sick of AI being put everywhere, in so many unnecessary places. I wish I could opt out of a majority of it. It's not free - there is an electrical and environmental cost to AI.

I made a lucky rabbit’s foot for our #microCT lab! Micro-CT scanners are really complex pieces of equipment, which means there are a lot...

I made a lucky rabbit’s foot for our #microCT lab! Micro-CT scanners are really complex pieces of equipment, which means there are a lot of different things that can break or get buggy. Hopefully our sparkly purple rabbit’s foot adds just a little bit of luck that helps us to keep scanning smoothly!

Thank you to MorphoSource, the UMMZ, Roger Benson, and Cody Thompson for making this CT data available to researchers and artists!

#3Dprinting #CTscanning #laboratory

Round two with the vinegar and salt patina! This time, I experimented with a copper and PLA composite substrate instead of bronze composite....

Round two with the vinegar and salt patina! This time, I experimented with a copper and PLA composite substrate instead of bronze composite. The results are fascinating - I got not one, but three distinct patina phases! There's the familiar turquoise from the bronze, joined by a lighter turquoise in one of the basins, and a truly stunning, vibrant lapis blue! Can't wait to see how much further I can take this!

#3DPrinting #sciArt #3DPrintedNature #metalArt

Experimenting with hot patina on a 3D printed beaver tooth! This is printed in bronze & PLA composite, heated with a torch, and treated...

Experimenting with hot patina on a 3D printed beaver tooth! This is printed in bronze & PLA composite, heated with a torch, and treated with copper nitrate. While some melting occurred, the effect is quite interesting!

#3dPrinting #beaver #bronze #natureArt #sciArt #3DPrintedNature #artExperimentation

Ready to go places! What I really want is to share these pieces with people. They are so much more interesting in person - photography just...

Ready to go places!

What I really want is to share these pieces with people. They are so much more interesting in person - photography just doesn’t capture the light adequately. If you know of a venue that might be interested in hosting these pieces or open calls for art that has an appropriate theme, I’d love to hear about it (especially in the greater Chicago region)!

#ChicagoArtist #SciArt #techandnature #LEDArt #makersGonnaMake #ExtraCTSkullpture

I always enjoy coming back to the Field Museum to do traditional art! It feels a bit like spending time with an old friend - it doesn't...

I always enjoy coming back to the Field Museum to do traditional art! It feels a bit like spending time with an old friend - it doesn't matter how long it's been, I know I'll have an engaging and enjoyable time. It's a chance to play with new techniques and ideas.

The focus for this piece was to prioritize value over color, to loosen up a bit, and ultimately to have fun!

#FieldMuseum #museumSketching #fox #watercolor #WildlifeArt

Aren't the swirls of this cribriform plate beautiful! And also makes it tricky to print, lol. The cribriform plate is the interface...

Aren't the swirls of this cribriform plate beautiful! And also makes it tricky to print, lol. The cribriform plate is the interface between the brain and back of the nose where the olfactory receptors are located. I've got plans to build some LEDs into this piece so stay tuned!

#3DPrinting #SciArt #3DPrintedNature #naturalArchitecture #naturalStructures #chicagoArtist #ExtraCTSkullpture