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Recent Wearables…
After returning from a Gala and then regurgitating that atmosphere to celebrate World Art Day at the FAC Powerhouse, I have now returned to personal projects. I received a ‘hand-me-down’ bag of iron on patches that were a pretty close match in size to… Continue Reading “Recent Wearables…”
A Photo Shoot with Ms. M…
Ms. M arrived for her final fitting. It was such a beautiful day that we took advantage of the late winter light, and stepped outside for a photo shoot. We had a great time getting some pretty fabulous shots of her as she modeled… Continue Reading “A Photo Shoot with Ms. M…”
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 3: The Jacket and Hat…
The final of this 3 part series on the making of my Botanical Bacchanal Gala Gown.
A Collector of Saintes: 18th Century Menswear…
The fourth and final post in this series shares my first experience with 18th century menswear.
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 2: The Skirts and Bustle…
The making of the skirts and bustle for my Botanical Gala Gown.
A Collector of Saintes: The Headwear…
The Dupuy Mestreau Museum in the city of Saintes, France houses a remarkable display of women’s headwear dating to the 18th-19th centuries.
A Botanical Gala Gown – Part 1: Flower Studies and Construction…
Part 1 of a series on how I made a gown for a Botanical Bacchanal …
A Collector of Saintes: The Shoes…
A collection of shoes at the Dupuy Mestreau Museum in Saintes, France
The Second Art Jacket…
My second art jacket was another one of those “years languishing on the project shelf” while I decided what form it needed to take in its second life.