I'm having a lot of fun making these bioluminescent fish, and really enjoy working with small, malleable lights, like the EL wire. It's given me some more ideas for underwater creatures; I'm currently working on a design for an eel.
I've also been perusing the Census of Marine Life for new discoveries. It's fascinating to learn about everything from the inhabitants of the coral reefs to the deep-sea dwelling fish that inspire these lamps. There's also so many different sub-divisions that go well beyond 'starfish,' & 'jellyfish.' Check it out!
I've begun using Etsy again. I set up a shop last year, but didn't quite understand how it worked. Now, after seeing some of the best at the Renegade Craft Fair & the worst on Regretsy, I've decided to try it out with a little more of my work. It's a lovely way for artists to connect with each other and sell in a worldwide marketplace. People can even request custom items. This time I've added a lot of my senior work to my shop, It'll Glow On You.
A bioluminescent menagerie in my old studio space with works in progress. (The basket starfish would later become orange.)
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Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium - Camille Saint-Saëns
Senior Shows went very well. My fabulous show partner, Jodi Veeder, made beautiful, meditative, computer-programmed animations. I made a number of bioluminescent sea creatures. From the Show:Basket Starfish.
