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I just finished my surface design bodice tonight.
Resist treatment done in flour paste on cotton coduroy and discharged with powdered bleach.
Part of my costume that includes a full elizebethan skirt using the same technique.
I plan to add some sculpted bones to the bodice when I have time.

I'm showing my inner anime nerd here, but the title of the piece is actually in reference to the popular song: [link]
That and I'm a huge Shakespeare fan. But Juliette is definitely not my favourite character.

Please do not make any comments about my body.

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The skulls on the shoulder are definitely my favourite!
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~icthos Mar 22, 2013   General Artist
Thats pretty damn cool. Its classical and somewhat punk/gothic at the same time. It seems rather villainous?
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Less Villainous, more, I guess, "black humour" maybe?

When I was doing acting in uni I kept getting forced into roles that focused upon looks. I was "the pretty girl". Which really is less of a role and more of a walking, talking stage prop. I've always felt the Juliette was never for me. The innocent ingenue lover who only exists for her man. So I made something to show that I am not. It's darker, yes, but I prefer characters that are strong and capable and experienced to ones that are helpless and innocent.
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~icthos Mar 23, 2013   General Artist
Yeah sometimes the main characters are real non-entities, right? Haha I think thats true on many levels, and not just in fiction. Strong characters are my favourite too, especially when they're anti heroes or misguided villains who manage to do good despite their inner conflicts and/or disdain for the community around them. Case in point, you mention that there is a dress component too but in my humble opinion I think the costume peaks with the tan trousers! Its more warrior/pirate-like. :XD:
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~runicbg Mar 20, 2013  New member Professional Interface Designer
title is great
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~mattheath76 Mar 15, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Fantastic!
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Mood: Love ~elgriego Mar 3, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
charming...
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=Elucidator Feb 16, 2013  Professional General Artist
Just curious, have you ever considered pursuing a professional modelling career?
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I did look into it, but there are two things:

1) I'm too old, most models start at 14, not 24
2) I'm not standard size. Just like when clothes shopping, or sewing from a pattern, your body measurements must fit the pre-made clothing for runway. It's not necessarily about being as thin as humanly possible as it is about being a standard size. Most runway sizes are 2-4-6-8. By "not a standard size" I have something like a size 2 upper body and a size 6 lower body. You can't tell just by looking at me that I have wide hips, but the pants will always tell.

And like I said, it has nothing to do with being "too fat" because I know people will shake their fist at the fashion industry as to do with bone structure. People are built differently than clothes are made.
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