These images are from the depths of the sketchbook and portfolio archive, for some costumes that were created for shows, projects and concept sketches for meetings. They range in style, but always I feel comfortable with lines and color, rather than form or function. The function comes later when the costume itself becomes a pattern…

Some of our favorites from our Portfolio Archive, projects, concepts + artwork from our recent and past project slates. From educational Software concept collages to the Magic Flute costumes. Our archives are open to share some of the projects from the Hollywood Years. A concept creation for an online education software program for children

Description of Techniques:  Fashion Illustration starts with a photograph or image or inspiration; the technique used here was to overlay the original image with a digital painting program.  This creates the life of an original painting or sketch, adding depth to create the story of the fashion look.  I use photos + images from life…

  What a difference a day makes.  Fashion style on the street and from the front rows on behalf of magazine JUSTLUXE.com from Paris 2017-2018.  Can’t wait for the upcoming seasons in 2018! All photos are by me except where noted.  

When I photograph architecture, I don’t really want to tell the entire story, just a unique piece of it.  There are plenty of touristic photos out there, but looking closer at what the artisans and designers might look at:  Where is the point of entry?  What colors define the space and where does the human…

Paris streets are legendary for their beauty.  But after many years of visits and living all over the city these typical images just pass me by.  I am fascinated by the corners, side pockets and underground areas of one of the world’s oldest cities; their lively dedication to the printed word, the newspaper, the book…

So much of our visual discourse is about combinations of images, ideas and stories.  Instagram has provided me with a unique platform for my crazy juxtapositions of colors and textures combined with story.   Here the products play a part in its connection to the piece of art that inspires me.  Each image on my instagram…

Illustrations Credits:    Peer Gynt,  Merchant of Venice, Chekov Ivanov All School Projects from Portfolio  –  Carnegie Mellon University MFA Program

Our photography coverage of the Paris Spring Collections, with designers ranging from NEHERA to Issey Miyake and a newcomer.  All photos shot with an iPhone and existing light.  Editorial can be found at: http://www.justluxe.com (The Luxe Lounge) where I am a fashion writer.

As costume supervisor for this production in 2008, the final work was a team effort of the costume designer, the wardrobe staff and a shop of students who worked very hard creating this unique production.  Outside vendors such as rental agencies, university costume stock and a uniform company re-created the looks that made this huge…