Illustration, Illustration... Illustration
A Bit About My Process
Alice and Florence, an original work of mine done in watercolors and colored pencil, is a sample of one of my favorite styles to work in. I love the homey-ness of this "old" children's book illustration style. I took heavy inspiration from books like Peter Rabbit, Wind in the Willows, Frog and Toad, and many others. This, although one of my personal favorites, is only one in a large, growing heap of work... that I am always looking for an excuse to contribute to.
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Watercolor Floral Series
Marigolds
Periwinkles
Periwinkles
Periwinkles
Periwinkles
Periwinkles
Pansies
Periwinkles
Pansies
Giraffes at Play: Watercolor Study
FIRST Robotics Mentorship
The Team
I am a part of FIRST Robotics Challenge Team 1317 Digital Fusion. Digital Fusion is a community based High School robotics team that offers the opportunity to those students who do not attend a school that is already associated with a team.
My Role
Over the years my relationship with the team has changed and developed. My family has been with Digital Fusion for over a decade. I participated in FIRST FRC with the team for two years as part of our apprentice program to train up future members, and then all four years of High School. Now, in my role as a mentor, I particularly enjoy watching the students learn and grow.
Design Process
Design Process
Our team uses a six step design process to help the students first think through the best course of action, come up with ideas, test those ideas, ideate, and then circle back to the drawing board! Teaching objective decision-making is a big part of the job, as well as core teamwork skills when under a tight deadline.
Programming
Design Process
As a student I never messed with the computer, but as a mentor I tried new things. Now I find myself helping with the programming side of things more often than not. It has been a great lesson in programming for me! Although, I think my greatest strength is redirecting the class back to the task at hand!
Mechanical Wheels
Mechanical Wheels
During my time on the team, I spent a good portion putting together the chassis of the robot. In other words, I might be a bit of a wheels specialist. Over the years we used just about every kind, and now the students have elevated the design to be more complex than ever before.