Costumes

J. Peterman Project

In my Costumes 1 Class we were tasked with finding two items of clothing from our wardrobe that represented an example of clothing as protest. We then had to render them in the style of J. Peterman drawings and write a description similar to those on the J. Peterman website.

The Pink Suede Shoes might not be as famous as The King’s blue ones, but they still hold quite a lot of importance in history. From the reclamation of the pink triangle to the open expression of sexuality reflected in the suede, you can “do anything you want to do” in these Pink Suede Shoes. Made from authentic lambskin, these suede shoes can be worn as a statement piece, or as everyday wear. Don these shoes to show resistance, to prove you will never be silenced, even when you are knocked down. Picture this: it’s the late 1950s and you’re about to go to your first bar. You’re scared, naturally, because of all of the police raids you’ve heard about targeting people at bars like the one you are about to step foot in. It is here that The Hanky finds itself, hanging from the pockets and belt loops of many a bar patron’s jeans. Each paisley shape woven into the fabric reminds us that people come in all shapes and sizes and that no two people are alike. Whether worn to a bar to show sexuality, to the gym as a headband, or used as a gift wrapping, The Hanky will adapt easily to fit your needs.

Museum Inspiration Project

In my Costumes 1 class, we went to a museum and were tasked with taking pictures of things that we found interesting, taking note of any repeated patterns we found in nature. I was very interested in the dots/lines pattern that was on the starfish, and how that also looked like neurons on the microscopic scale. I used this pattern as my inspiration for my rendering.

Moodboard containing images of neurons and starfish
Research Imagery
Final rendering of a girl in a neon green bra and bike shorts and large blue hat
Final Rendering
Four thumbnail sketches of a girl in various types of beach wear
Thumbnail Sketches

Tailoring

Half-Scale Suit Jacket

Back of a half-scale hand tailored suit jacket, half with wool and half with just the canvas
Back
Front of a half-scale hand tailored suit jacket, half with wool and half with just the canvas
Front
Front of a half-scale hand tailored suit jacket without sleeves or a collar, half with wool and half with just the canvas
In Progress

Collar Dickie

full-scale hand tailored collar of a suit jacket with lapels front full-scale hand tailored collar of a suit jacket with lapels back

Scenic Paint

Scenic Paint Final

line drawing of the paint final: Disneyland train station, Mickey Mouse plush, curtains and window More base color on the final painted image of the Disneyland train station seein through a train window with a Mickey Mouse plush looking out the window

Painted Drape Sample

line drawing of a curtain with tassles minimal highlights and shadows added painted image of a curtain with tassles

Brick, Wood, Stone Sample

line outline of bricks, stones, and wood planks on a gray background additional texture added on the bricks, stones, and wood planks painted image of bricks, wood planks, and stones

Props

Vacuformed Bottles

For the University of Michigan's production of Orphée aux enfers, I created casts based on standard alcohol bottles that were then split in half and used to create vacuformed molds as a display piece in a bar. The bottles also recieved carvings or extra hardware application to add variation and visual interest to the overall look. Strip LED tape was placed under the bottles to illuminate them in the show.

cast of a bottle in a wood lathe vacuformed bottles shown with the carvings and LED tape stage picture of illuminated bottles

Styrofoam Carved Head

Photo by Alex Heskett

Prop Knife with Ivory Handle

Photo by Robert Coelius