I really want Surrea to be a RED from Australia and a series of costumes to reflect not only how beautiful she is but how beautiful my homeland is. This first costume is inspired by the beaches, but rather than the hot bright sunny beach I have opted for the beautiful rock-pools alongside the Victorian coastline. Playing doll dress-up also reminds me of my childhood shell collecting days along the Great Ocean Road. The cool blue rock-pools with tiny jewel like finds is throughout her costume. The jewelry is sterling silver coral branches with cool blue swarvoski crystals, her gown is the sarong-type beach attire using fabric created by Australian artist and fashion designer Camilla. I cant wait to create a coral throne for her!
Below – first draft of her jewelry (still awaiting wig!) and wrapped in Camilla fabric.
Below: holidays and visiting Warrnambool rock-pools.
First wig arrived today!
Made by Amarilli, a long white mohair wig.
First dress finished and new crystal eyes.
I have finally finished beading her dress, the edge and little buttons .. a lot of hours goes into something so tiny!
Her new ‘crystal eyes’ also set the tone for her watery rockpool costume as she waits for her face paint.
Always the artist, Dina
