craft artisan
NOUN: a skilled craft worker who makes or creates material objects partly or entirely by hand
sewing, painting, jewelry-making, sculpting, collage, cosplay + costumes, set decoration, etc…
Jack-of-all-Trades
I’m Laura, and I am curious about everything. As an extremely tactile person, working with my hands has always been an innate desire. At my core, I am a generalist who seeks to understand the basic principles of any and all craft. As a result, I bring a unique blend of artistic skills that inform one another in a creatively holistic way.
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I taught myself to sew when I was in the third grade. Since then, I have sewn many things: from plushies sold on Etsy to my junior year prom dress, sewing is one of my oldest and more refined skills. I am particularly dexterous with fine hand-sewing applications, such as embellishments.
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I've dabbled in a variety of painting techniques including acrylics, oil, watercolour, airbrush, face paint, and fabric dyeing. Like sewing, painting is a general skill that I've used in a wide variety of projects. Whether it be carefully defining the face of a miniature doll or crafting a pet memorial mural, getting my hands splattered in colour is a familiar occurence.
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I've made an eclectic collection of jewelry using fine and repurposed materials. I've fulfilled unique commissions from human teeth jewelry to crafting hand-beaded seashell barrettes. Whether stringing jewels just for accent or crafting bespoke statement pieces, I'm wired for the craft.
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As a member of many a fandom, I've made faithful costume recreations of Broadway shows like CATS, curated complete Hobbit garb sourced from vintage garments, and worked professionally in costumes at Tuacahn Ampitheatre in Utah. Though I can and have followed traditional patterns to a T, I have a knack for transforming secondhand garments and materials into unique costumes.
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I take great joy in documenting my work, often building sets and styled backdrops to shoot my products against. I also enjoy crafting the perfect still life composition, curating a collection of objects to carefully balance them together to create a scene that beautifully, and vibrantly, tells a story.
Technical Theatre Craft & Costumes
This portfolio showcases professional skills in technical theater: from crafts to costumes. With enchanting outfits and clever handicraft, my portfolio contains pieces from both regional theatre (Tuacahn, UT) and community theatre (Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, NC). My work has been seen in shows like Disney’s Frozen, Anastasia, and William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Artisanal Crafts & Personal Projects
This portfolio showcases hobbyist and professional skills in artisanal crafts including: jewelry-making, painting, needle-felting, plushies, cosplay, sculpture, home decor, collage, and more. From personal passion projects to commissioned + sold handmade goods, my body of work represents an eclectic variety of media, demonstrating interdisciplinary creative arts skills.
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CUSTOM GOODS🧵
CONTRACTED WORK 🎨
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let’s work together!
Do you have a unique creative project? An obscure craft need? I take private commissions, create custom goods, and take on that odd-job artsy gig that you’re having trouble finding someone to fulfill. Contact me to see if we’re a good fit!
I can’t wait to hear about your project — and, the more interesting, the better 😉