Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
These are diorama models I made for the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium exhibit on coral reef restoration within the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West.
Coral Reskinning Models
These models illustrate the concept of coral reskinning for a coral restoration diorama.
The models within the finished diorama
Coral Nursery Models
These models were made to simulate a living coral nursery within the diorama. These are real coral skeletons (started bleach white) that I hand painted to give them the look of being live corals.
Personal Projects
Polymer clay sculpted corals
These are coral models I sculpted from scratch from polymer clay to practice sculpting natural materials.
Wood
Carved cups
Carved broom
Cherry box with mitered corners and sliding lid
Maple wood spice cabinet with mitered corners