Intaglio printmaking
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Jazz Craze (2017)
Ink on Rives BFK Paper
5 x 7 inches
Intaglio printmaking refers to a process in which an image is cut into the surface of a copper or zinc plate (referred to as a relief). There are five processes of intaglio printmaking: aquatint, drypoint, etching, engraving, and mezzotint.
The materials I used in this project were a copper plate, mark making tools (specifically an etching needle and a scribe), intaglio ink (water-based non-toxic ink), tarlatan, and rives BFK paper.
The concept of this print was inspired by my Senior year Spring Break trip to New Orleans. In the city, it is evident that jazz is a cultural staple. When my friends and I ran into this saxophone player on the street (in the video to the right), I was in awe by his musical performance and the scenic view surrounding us. This project was to transform an image into "the abstract and the surreal." What better way to transform a photo of jazz players than into a surreal, dream-like state with dancing and instrument playing musical notes, to fully capture the fun of New Orleans.
Acrylic paintings
Below are a few acrylic paintings that I have done over the years.



Emperors (2013)
14 x 18 inches
Mixed Media on Paper
Three Stars, Two Stripes (2018)
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Rumi (2017)
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic Paint on Paper

Jazz Craze Re-imagined (2018)
11 x 14 inches
Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Fly the W (2017)
10 x 10 inches
Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Buzzin Bees (2018)
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Wildflowers (2018)
8 x 10 inches
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
illustrations
Examples below are illustrations (linked to their respective articles) I made for the The Review, the University of Delaware's student-run independent newspaper, when I was a staff illustrator and student.

I made this illustration as a gift for my friends and I after we went on vacation to Florida. Aside from making a graphic rendition of us, I decided to put a twist to it— illustrate ourselves as characters from our favorite TV show, Bob's Burgers.






