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Totentanz

embroidery based on a medieval etching of two skeletons dancing with a reluctant nun and noblewoman. Strobe lights have been added, along with a caption reading Fie! These knaves art killing mine own vibe!
embroidery based on a medieval etching. A skeleton with a lute is running, pulling a reluctant, well-dressed mortal along, who according to the caption is saying 'Prithee, take me not to thine open mic!'
an embroidery based on an etching of a danse macabre scene. A king is eating and one of his attendants is a skeleton, who serves him wine. The caption reads Eat the Rich!
embroidery based on a medieval etching. A well-dressed couple walk past a skeleton enthusiastically beating a drum. Behind it a sign reads 'WILL PLAY FOR SOULS.' One of the mortals says 'There goeth the neighborhood.'

Totentanz (German for Dance of Death, or dans macabre) is a series of embroidery pieces made in the summer of 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. They are based on European etchings from the 14th through 17th centuries, when outbreaks of the Black Death plagued Europe every few decades. These interpretations put a darkly humorous modern twist on the original works, showing how the more the things change, the more things (humans, in this case) stay the same.

Animals

A embroidered portrait of a poodle named Dexter. His face is bordered by hibiscus, trillium, and pink aster daisies.
An embroidery of two pigeons overlooking a cityscape. Text reads Welcome to Our Nest.
an embroidery of two parrots in their nest in a palm tree. Text reads Welcome to Our Nest.
an embroidery of two swans in a pond. Text reads Welcome to Our Nest.

I love pieces inspired by nature and animals. They can be a challenge, which is what makes them so interesting to stitch. One of my favorite parts of the process is trying to capture the texture of feathers, fur, or scales with thread. Custom pet portraits are available in my Etsy store, so check them out!

Historically-Inspired

a medieval-inspired embroidery of two witches brewing a potion. The caption reads Witches Get Stuff Done.
an embroidery inspired my a medieval etching of a demon officiating a wedding between two women.
an embroidery inspired my a medieval etching of a demon officiating a wedding between two men.
an embroidery based on an early twentieth century illustration of a fairy. It is embellished with beads and metallic thread.

As you can probably guess from the Totentanz series, I'm a big history nerd, and I love engaging with historical art styles. These pieces are based on historical media, from medieval etchings and illuminations to Victorian illustrations. I also love working with vintage tattoo art and scientific illustrations.

Just For Fun

an embroidery of R2-D2 from Star Wars with a caption reading *distressed beeping*
a pin-up inspired embroidery on a black background with a wraparound caption reading Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism. It depicts a woman in a space suit with a pink afro astride a pink rocket, with the Pleiades and several distant planets, represented by beads and sequins, behind her.
an embroidery of a pink velociraptor with purple markings on a black background. It is saying 'Mmm...Man-Flesh!'
an applique art piece of two overapping hearts. On one is embroidered the phrase 'Beat It' and on the other 'Creep.'

These pieces are a few of my favorites. Most of them have some kind of nerdy movie reference, and some gave me a chance to experiment and play with the medium of embroidery and applique. Some of these are part of larger collections, so be sure to check out my Instagram if you like what you see!