UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Design & Fabrication
As a multidisciplinary artist, I have a passion to learn new things and expand my knowledge. Next to my digital art, I challenge myself and experiment in many different areas including the design and fabrication of visual and functional works of art. My design skills include the use of programs such as Sketchup to create 3D models as well as traditional methods of sketching out ideas on paper. My fabrication skills include carpentry, sewing, painting, metalwork, and welding. Below are examples of some of my personal projects throughout the years.
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Iguana Enclosure
(2024) – Using Sketchup, I created a 3D model of an enclosure for my pet iguana using recycled and store-bought materials. The model is to scale with precise measurements of all the materials needed. I used google sheets to create a materials list in order to gauge how much of each material I would need to purchase. After measuring extensively to makeup for wood shrinkage, I cut all my material using a table saw and sliding miter saw. Hardware cloth was then stapled to the inside of the enclosure after it was assembled.
To view the original Sketchup file, please visit this link below:
Custom Motorcycle Seat #2
(2025) – After having fun creating my first custom motorcycle seat, I decided to create a second one with a different style in mind. The process was very similar to the first one I created (Which can be viewed lower on this page). The old vinyl was cut off the seat and the interior foam shaved down to a desired form. Then I created a custom pattern for the new seat cover and used a brown marine vinyl. All the sewing was done by hand and on my Singer 111w155.
Custom Motorcycle Seat #1
(2024) – After purchasing a sad looking motorcycle seat on ebay, I gave it a custom makeover. First I started by removing the old vinyl and rust on the seat pan. Once cleaned up, a fresh coat of rust resistant paint was added to the clean metal surface. Then I shaved the foam to lower the overall seat height for extra comfort, created custom patterns and used artic vinyl to create a custom pleated seat using a 1940’s Singer 111w155 upholstery sewing machine. Finally, I used a rivet gun and carpet spike strips to attach the upholstery to the underside of the seat.
Motorcycle Saddlebag Rails
(2023) – With the help of a small 125 Titanium welder and metal cutting tools, I designed and created a custom rail system to install Pelican lock boxes onto my motorcycle. I wanted to create something practical, durable and yet visually appealing. The idea came from ready made “quick release” systems that can be bought for bigger motorcycle brands like Harley Davidson and Suzuki. Since no system exists for Royal Enfield bikes, I took it upon myself to make my own. The system consists of 4 rails, 2 on each side of the bike that are welded directly onto the luggage racks. Then I drilled 4 holes onto each of the boxes and bought elevator bolts, large washers and threaded handles to create custom hardware for attaching the boxes to the rails. The knobs are located inside the boxes and can be loosened to slide the elevator bolts out of the rails for easy removal of the boxes.
Welded Bugs
(2023) – These cute bugs were created with scrap metal using a 125 Titanium welder as a gift for my grandparents 60th anniversary.
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Pallet Wood Spice Rack
(2020) – I created this rack using pallet wood collected from my workplace and burning the wood/oiling it using the Japanese method of “Shou Sugi Ban”. The metal bars were re-purposed from old wooden wire spools which were also acquired from my workplace.
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Aluminum Foundry
(2018) – After watching “The King of Random” on youtube. I decided to attempt making my own charcoal aluminum foundry. With it, I was able to experiment making lost foam casts and metal ingots. I plan to revisit this project in the near future and upgrade to a homemade propane foundry in order to melt higher temperature metals like copper and brass.
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Costumes
(2016 and on) – Throughout the years, I have created many different costumes and cosplays for events and conventions. For one of my most challenging projects, I taught myself to solder LEDs to create custom lighting. See pictures below.
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