Ratio: 1:672 (1 inch = 56 feet)
Materials: Plywood, foam, fiberglass, Bondo, PLA plastic
Over 200 buildings/structures
All campus buildings including dorms have every window represented so students can point out their room and faculty/staff can find their offices and classrooms
The Chippewa River bed is covered from stones found in and around the Chippewa River on campus including Putnam Rock
The volleyball courts contain sand from each individual volleyball court on campus
The scale model sits near the entrance to the UWEC library off of Garfield Avenue.
These softball cards were created from pictures taken by one of our teammates over the course of a few seasons. Those pictures were then combined with statistics I kept dating back to 2014.
All designs are original but are based on my collection of cards from the 1990s. These cards were custom printed and given out at the end of the 2019 season as a gift to all players
The first treasure hunt at Dunwoody College (2019). The treasure was located in locker 818 (Dunwoody’s address is 818 Dunwoody Boulevard). The combination to the locker was a date related to Dunwoody’s endowment
This fantasy map is an interpretation of the land owned by my wife’s family where their cabin resides. The map is accurate to scale and shows 4-wheeling paths, creeks, and adjacent properties.
Nothing special here. This is just the best snowman I ever built
Description: In the ethereal brushstrokes of "Shoulders are Harder Than You’d Think" a captivating narrative unfolds on canvas. A gentle palette of warm hues envelops a scene where a young man and woman stand, their hands delicately intertwined in a timeless embrace. The connection between them is palpable, echoing the evolution of their relationship from the innocent grasp of friendship to the enduring clasp of marriage.
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The composition skillfully captures the essence of their journey, with the figures positioned against a backdrop that transitions seamlessly from a soft dawn to the radiant glow of a sunset. The subtle shifts in light symbolize the changing phases of their connection, mirroring the passage of time from the early days of camaraderie to the mature, enduring love that binds them.
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Their expressions convey a blend of familiarity and profound emotion, reflecting the shared experiences that have woven the tapestry of their story. The artist's attention to detail extends to the nuanced textures of their clothing, subtly echoing the layers of complexity inherent in any relationship.
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As the couple stands at the intersection of friendship and matrimony, the painting becomes a visual testament to the transformative power of genuine connections. "Shoulders are Harder Than You’d Think" invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of relationships that evolve and deepen, illustrating that sometimes, the most enduring love stories begin with a simple, heartfelt gesture – the joining of hands in friendship, which ultimately blossoms into the eternal bond of marriage.
