Daryl's Portfolio
3D Geometric (white-on-white) - This multifaceted geometric design is a free standing three dimensional piece. It is made of sixteen 20-sided icosahedrons, which perch precariously on just 2 triangle faces. Note how the shadows play off of the white to give the illusion of shades of gray. Actual size 5"L x 7W" x 7.5"H. Click on the images for a larger view.
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Lobster Boats (white-on-white) - Inspired by the photographs of EJ Stack of New Harbor, Maine, this composition depicts a typical scene from the Pine Tree State, which supplies 90% of America's lobster.
Daryl's eye for detail, from the grain in the dock wood to the droop of the pine boughs, shines through in this peaceful setting. Click on the images for a larger view. Actual Size 14" x 12 "x 1.5".
Ace High - The staples of a casino gaming table are shown in realistic detail. Daryl uses an inlay technique to apply colors within the royal garments. The king's hair and beard are sculpted from a single piece of paper. Click on the images for a larger view. Actual Size: 32" x 20 "x 1.75".
Neuron/Receptor Activity (ivory-on-cream) - Daryl combines her artistic ability and scientific background to capture electrical stimulation from the nerve cell body and its effect on receptor activity. Actual Size 32" x 34" x 2.5" .
Sea Creatures (white-on-white) - a collection of flora and fauna from the sea includes an octopus, a starfish, and other marine life. Actual Size: 32" x 20 "x 1.5".
Note the texture of the starfish body. Each ampulla is made from a single carving.
Sea Creatures Collection - (white-on-white) - the block of four scenes below are smaller versions of the sea theme from Sea Creatures. Each contains a highly detailed piece. Whether tiny hairs on the lobster tail or each trunk ridge on a seahorse body, Daryl has individually sculpted each aspect of the creature's anatomy. Actual Size: 14" x 12 "x 1.5".
Feeding Time (white-on-white) - It's feeding time for three baby robins, as mama sits above the nest with a fresh worm. The nest is a realistic version of one that robins naturally build. Actual Size 19.25" x 16.5" x 1.5"
Squirrel Friend (white-on-white) - This solitary squirrel sits atop a tree stump, munching on a tasty acorn. See the detail photos to appreciate the layers of fur in the squirrel's body and tail. Actual Size 19.25" x 16.5" x 1.5".