in the studio - untethered and casting sails

Oklahoma!

starting a new show....and more

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I will not say that I am feeling overwhelmed. I am feeling a bit out of control - but in a good way. 

If that's possible? 

To Kill a Mockingbird and Blues for Mister Charlie will head into tech rehearsals this weekend at Trinity Rep. Other than the, hopefully, minor changes that always happen during tech - my work is basically completed on these shows. 

And so begins the next series of adventures.

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The costumes for Oklahoma!, opening on May 9th, will need to be sketched, sourced and ready for the costume shop to begin patterns on April 1st. (April Fools Day...... hope that's not a sign)

Starting a new show is always a bit scary, always a puzzle to be solved and - always really exhilarating! I'm probably more nervous about this show than most. I've never worked  with either this director or choreographer before, so understanding that dynamic will be a BIG learning curve in itself. And, like Christmas Carol, it is a big show and most of the costumes will need to be built from scratch.

But, it is the creative along side the challenge that keeps it exciting for me and I am really looking forward to this new one!

rose : joe

starting a new business......

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And then - there is this new business that I've started. 

rose : joe 

is a line of gender neutral baby and toddler clothes created from upcycled cashmere, wool, and cotton knits. I've been thinking about this concept for a few years now and I finally gave voice to it last fall. Once I actually heard that voice - I had to listen. 

And so here I am.

I'm focusing on Fall '16. I have a palette, a graphic direction and the line is laid out on a board. All of this research and designing has been a lot of fun! (A big thanks to my years in the fashion world for teaching me how to plan a line)

Currently I'm in the process of making all the patterns. (the totally NOT fun part of the process)

Then on to fittings - need to find me some 6mos - 24mos kids. Then more cutting, more sewing and hopefully by May I'll have @ 100+ pieces completed. At least thats my current goal.

I've hired someone to help me with all the sewing so maybe its all doable.....?

And then the really hard part - showing it and selling it. Like any art form, at some point you have to present it to the public and let them weigh in on it.

Like it? Need it? Value? Worthiness? Anything?

patterns, cashmere, wool and cotton leftovers, 

and style packages waiting to be sewn.

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And then..... I have also thrown my collage art work into another possible ring. I applied to have an art show at the Cotuit Center for the Arts gallery. If accepted it will be for some time in 2017. 

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I have cast a lot of sails out into the universe right now. 

Maybe one will catch a bit of air? 

It's all about faith. It's all about engaging, every day.

Create. Communicate. Accept. Prosper.