Creating A Stilt Walker's Outfit

We did it!!!! We finished Jarquin's second outfit!

Jarquin ordered this outfit last October but I just did not feel the inspiration until 2 weeks ago. I sat in bed and studied old wind-up dolls, other stilt walkers, and steampunk photos to get some inspiration. Then it hit me...the vision flashed before my eyes and I had to sketch. I sat up until 1 am sketching this design, I even picked off the wood to my colored pencils so I could color in just the right shade. --That reminds me I need to find my pencil sharpener!-- The design was so perfect- I didn't even approve it with Jarquin first -I just started creating. Andrew and I pulled all our motivation, time and babysitting favors we had to get this finished.

A few days ago we made arrangements for Jarquin to stay with us to basically do a 20 hour fitting! We had an amazing time with such a talented, kind and extraordinary person. He gave us such support that it made us push a little harder to get this done. We fitted, sewed, tooled and painted till the wee hours before finally calling it a night.

The next day we had scheduled a day in Portland to be filmed in a Steampunk Documentary at our fellow Steampunker's house. We stopped at the Bomber Diner in Portland to grab a bite and meet the director. Jarquin and I were so excited to have the outfit that we decided to take advantage of the sun break and do a small photo shoot. Andrew went inside and ordered for us while I helped Jarqhin dress, do make up and snap a few photos.



Later, back at Mikel's house, Andrew, Mac and Mikel were discussing the new Boiler Plate construction while Jarquin and I waited on the sidelines. I finished wire wrapping the key sculpture and Jarquin read. No sooner did I finish the key --the final touch to complete the outfit-- then the producer, Byrd, ask Jarquin to dress for the camera.



I filmed the entire making of the outfit in stop motion and plan on having an art instillation of the video, Jarquin in his outfit and some of the photography I have of him, later this fall. I hope everyone will come see us! Date--TBA

Check my Facebook for more photos and video of this project.


Stop by Jarquin's site to see more of my photos and other creations I made for him at www.thejarquin.com.

Pop up book

I have decided to focus on my pop up book for a while... This is the train page. When it is complete I will post a video of the page.

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I just had The Jarquin come knocking at my door and commission a piece from me! So excited he came over, it really made my night. We also got to discuss his next stilt walking outfit...oh it is going to be great!

A Story Book

I am working on a new project for this week. A cut out story book! I just went through 30 books looking for the right pieces to fit. This is going to be an awesome creation when I am finished with it. I plan on even writing a story to go with this! Stay tuned to see the progress. Back to work!

New year new books

With 2012 in its beginning I thought I would start by binding 3 new journals. I hope to create more art than any year before and better than before. This year I am claiming the change for the better for me and my family. We have been burned by 2011 and now it is time for us to embrace 2012 as a time of healing, creativity, fortune, happiness and travel. Thanks to all of my supporters...we are in for a magnificent ride!

Working...

I am hoping to get two new journals listed by Wednesday. Take a look at my Etsy shop for some great gifts for this holiday season. Help support the artists. Even one sale makes a difference in our lives.

Cyber Monday 30% 0ff!!

It's Cyber Monday! I want to offer you a great deal on my entire etsy store www.autumnsteam.etsy.com. You will get 30% off your entire purchase until midnight tonight! This is the biggest discount I have ever given. Just enter MONDAY when you check out. Thanks for supporting artists this holiday season. We can't tell you how much even one purchase means to us.