David “Furdy FurDelicious” Harrison is a non-binary human and a student at the Alberta University of the Arts, studying for his BFA in Media Arts, focusing on object design and fabrication. He finds great joy and healing in expressing his self through art. His life started to revolve around art when he started using it as a healing tool in trauma therapy for C-PTSD over 10 years ago. He uses art to explore and express his self and the world as he sees and feels it. He commonly expresses through painting, poetry, fashion, LED art, and art installations.
Most of his pieces are an expression of love, whether it be love of community, romantic love, or loving life. More of his inspiration comes art & music festivals, observing those in the community who authentically express themselves, and the impact that has on others.
His mission is to inspire people to embrace and express their authentic selves in leading by example by expressing and embracing his authentic self through art, dance, and storytelling. Through this process of self-discovery and creative expression, we can heal from the past and together, we can thrive into the future.
Skill Sets:
Electronics:
- PC and microcontroller building, repair and programming
- Programming for WLED, xLights, and Home Assistant.
- Coding in VS Code and Arduino
- Soldering chips, strips, wiring, and circuit design
Multi-Media:
- 2 years of multimedia and programming in high school and completed basic tutorials through Udemy for Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver in 2018.
- Self-taught in Inkscape and Paint.net
- 2 years of Computer-Aided Design classes using Vector Works, some experience with Solid Works
- Experience with Resolume Arena, xLights, WLED.
Printing:
Experienced with inkjet and laser printers
Experienced with vinyl cutting and application, sticker making, and heat pressed graphics using a Cricut Maker
Experience with 3D printing using both FTM and photo resin printers
2 Years of experience with a Trotec laser cutter
Painting:
-10+ years of experience in painting using acrylic, latex, and water-borne paints on canvas, fiber cement, and wood. Staining using pigments, water-borne, and polyurethane stains on wood and processed wood.
-1 year of experience with powder coating from sandblasting to powder application and baking. Some experience with automotive painting using a compressed air gravity-fed high-pressure spray system.
Wood Working:
10+ years of experience with skill saws, chop saws, table saws, drills, sanders, jig saws, routers, and planers.
Metal Working:
2 years experience welding with intermediate-level flux core and MIG welding up to 1/4" steel, proficient with a chop saw, angle grinders, and cut-off wheels.