Okay, here it is SO far, ever since starting this costume it has fought me tooth and nail. Even yesterday, it seemed like every seam or stitch had to be redone. I picked the material to be relatively easy to put together, but I guess I was wrong…or does it have something to do with the fact that it is the “wicked” witch costume! I used a flash because of the black fabric, the shades of black match up better under normal lighting. This weekend I’ll be updating the entire TheDorothyProject web page. So stay tuned for that announcement.
It’s really funny how the training is opening up my brain to new an fun ways of completing this project. Yesterday at the track and today in the pool, two new ideas popped into my brain. At the track as I rested in between intervals, I walked around on the field. It occurred to me that the field was actually two playing fields in one... it had the markings of both a football field and a soccer field. This got me thinking about the terms “American football VS Football”. I also began to think about the possibilities of what kind of playing filed would be created if a section of that field was cut out and then placed into another context, like The Land of Oz?
After I finished this 1st track workout I realized how and why I was so much faster and efficient the last time I raced! Can’t wait to see where I end up this time around!
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Sorry to hear that the fabric you picked has not been cooperating with you. The Wicked Witch is looking good so far. I love the Ws on the front.
I can't wait to see how all these new concepts you are coming up with, during your training, play into the finished project. You know anything can and will happen in the land of Oz.
The Wicked Witch costume is unbelievable! It really is difficult to match and work with two different types of materials. But it looks great so far. Not knowing all of the background information on the witch, I'm not sure of the symbolism of the embroidery but just the cosmetics of it is great. It is always interesting to hear and see how the different aspects of your designs have come into being. I am very envious is how you take a concept or idea or character and create an piece of art that embodies that idea in a way that the average "joe" can understand and appreciate. From someone who can do alot of "crafts" and sewing it is amazing to see how your creativity unfolds.
Seeing how you translate your life experiences into your art is fascinating. Just wait until your "Daddy of Twin Girls" experience kicks in. Can't wait to see how that translates.
Duuuude,
You are the sweetest to have left a comment on my blog. MY VERY FIRST! Gotta bust out a diet coke in your honor baby! :)
-Brandee
P.S. Your project is AMAZING. If I lived anywhere near you I would be totally jonesin' to help out in some way. Inspiring stuff!
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