1.
What sparked your
interest in costume design?
I was a dancer when I was younger and
started that way, making costumes for recitals and festivals. When I had a
daughter, she danced also, and I ended up making her costumes, and the costumes
for the entire ballet school.
2.
Did you go to
school for design? If so, where? If not, what did you study?
No; I taught
myself, with my mom’s help.
3.
How did you get
started on your career? How did you meet the first person that sparked your
opportunities?
Funnily enough, it
was my daughter. She wanted a corset, and I had never made one before, and
getting sidetracked, of course, researching corsets, I stumbled upon historical
costuming. The rest, as they say, is history!
4.
Are you a member of
the Union? If so, how did you become a member and how was it different from
working as a freelance designer?
No; I have always
worked freelance. ( I am now a Permittee with ACFC West 2020.)
5.
Would you recommend
becoming a member of the Union?
My daughter works
in the production end of film, and prefers union jobs, but until now, I have never
belonged to a Union. The pay is better, that’s for sure!
6. Why historical costumes? What made you so interested in that area?
I love the intricacy
of designs from era to era and century to century.
6.
What's your
favourite era of costumes?
1700-late 1800.
7.
Could you tell me a
little bit more about your private business and how that's different or similar
to being a costume designer?
I attend
conventions when I can, and sell many of my items there as a vendor. I also
sell online, and take private commissions.
8.
Have you designed
anything for film or TV? If so, what was different about it?
I have worked
mainly in dance and theatre, but I am
currently working in the Film Industry. Haven’t gotten to design anything yet!
9.
How do you communicate your designs? What
medium do you use?
I’m actually not
sure what you mean by this question? I
advertise on my website, and at conventions, but I really can’t afford to do
newspaper or magazine advertising, so it’s mainly word of mouth. I also sketch
out ideas, although I am not a very good artist!
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