Mermaid Redesign

In discussion with a central narrative writer it was made aware that the characterisation they wanted was for a sassier, punkier mermaid, but they still definitely enjoyed the catfish aspect from the original designs, e.g. barbels and whiskers. Taking this on board, I drafted up some quick sketches of makeup designs not requiring prosthetics. Currently I'm concerned about drifting too far into beauty and fashion styled makeup but through a little bit of further research into drag and punk aesthetics, I plan to redesign and practise this look to make sure that that is avoided.

Final Submission Space

Final submission desk space/ set up for specialist pathway project. Included quilting samples, all sketchbooks and folders, final costume on a mannequin, final photos, storyboard and toiles. 

Final Costume Photo

My favourite photo from any of the photo shoots! Love the lighting that the studio manager helped me set up and the effect it has on the atmosphere. A lot colder, moodier, definitely the deep space vibe I was looking for. 

Photoshoot 2: Final Specialist Pathway Photos

Two images from the second photo shoot. A darker setting was used instead of the plain white backdrop last time, as I wanted to create a 'spacey' and more serious vibe. The first shoot, in using the white backdrop allowed for detailed shots of the costume and to experiment with character personality with the model too. However, the darker background gave a moodier feel and also created a bigger illusion of space in the studio.
At this point every aspect of the costume was completed, so shots from behind were achievable, as well as use of the helmet and shoulder piece.

Photoshoot 1

Four final images, taken myself in the first of two photo shoots. At this point, the chest plate had no back piece so only photos from the front were available when it was being worn. The helmet was already sourced and painted, but the colour was a little too light, and the shoulder plate had yet to be finished or attached to the chest piece. This photo shoot was organised to ensure I had professional photos for portfolio, but was carried out while I was still applying finishing touches to the costume! So overall I made time for two separate shoots, one that now shows progression and one with the final completed outfit.

EVA Armor Progress

Not particularly great quality photos, but here stands the chest piece as it was in a state of being shaped and painted! As my first piece of EVA armor and first time working with these materials,   I'm definitely happy with the current outcome. Photos of final painted piece will soon follow.

Miranda and Prospero Final Designs.

Costume Details:

Miranda has a blue painted on Earth symbol on her shoulder plate, that she painted on there when bored one day. Shows she’s creatively minded, curious of her home planet, proud of heritage.

Miranda has a better suit than Prospero, as he gives her the better things, and repairs his own with patches. 

The waist armor Prospero has is assembled from broke ship parts. 

Miranda always carries a medical kit, as her dad demand she be ready at all times in case she gets hurt. Shows protective tendencies from father. 

They have similar chest pieces but Prospero’s contains his badges from career. 

Circular patches on knees are elbows designed to cushion, protect and lengthen life of fabric in these wear and tear areas. 

Miranda’s suit is green to show her trainee status. Prospero’s is navy to show higher ranking. 

Suit and Ship Concept Art

This design concentrated on expressing personality through formation of posing the character, as well as developing aspects of costume, e.g. the suit, breathing system and helmet. At this point in the project I reaffirmed with myself that making each of these costume aspects in the designated time period was slightly unrealistic, and setting goals of priority was necessary. These ordered as: 1) Designing, sewing and completed the jumpsuit. 2) Sourcing, designing and restyling a helmet. 3) Potential armor pieces, or sections of costume that weren't to be crafted from fabric through sewing. 

Another potential space craft design, inspired by the bio-luminescent mushrooms being researched as part of the eco-system for the environment of the planet. 

Temper05 Spacecraft Design

Original design for scouting spacecraft used in my transposal of 'The Tempest.' Supposedly a small scouting vehicle, built for two people with a small amount of emergency supplies. Incapable of space travel, designed to roam and explore planet surfaces.

Specialist Pathway: Environment concept art.

Two pieces of concept art done in order to explore the environment of the planet I was creating as a set for my interpretation of 'The Tempest.' Looking at both the planet as a whole and the climate on land itself.
The image on top was drawn with reference to other artists work through research of planet surfaces.

Specialist Pathway: Costume Bible Sheet/ Orthographic Full Outfit

Final outfit with accessories over the top of the jumpsuit. New features include helmet, chest piece, shoulder pad, gloves and boots.

Character Concept Art; The Tempest.

Ariel concept art for interpretation of 'The Tempest' from the project I've just completes at university. 

Thought it a good time to begin getting into regular blog updates again, as blogging will be a part of the module next term, there's no time like the present to attempt turning it into a regular habit! 

My idea for Ariel was that instead of being a fantasy based ethereal spirit or fairy, instead they're a piece of non-physical software or interface, that can be seen to the audience and characters as a hologram. 

Caliban concept art.
After being referred too as 'moon-calf' from one of the other characters, I decided to incorporate bovine features into my interpretation of the monster Caliban. 
The symbols seen are representative of the planets Earth and Saturn, which are the planets I drew inspiration from during the design period of this project. Having tattoos or brand marks also show ownership to Prospero, who calls to him as his slave. The scythe is used to both defend from unknown monsters on the planet, and harvest food for the humans Caliban serves. No breathing apparatus is needed for this character as he is native to the planet. 

Specialist Pathway: Costume Bible Sheet and Orthographic.

Front, side, back and side arm view of costume concept for current university project: Transposing Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' into my chosen theme of 50's retro futurism.