Our Day of the Dead project for Oct 2010 was a great day of collaboration and our biggest production to date at the studio. The core theme of a bride and groom was enhanced by the contributions from THS108 Stylists Kathleen andCandise. The twisted fishtail braid incorporated most of the model’s hair from hairline to approx 4? into the hair. Both red and dark brown artificial hair extensions were added for length, texture and color. The braid was then pulled out of place in several sections around the head and large barrel curls were added to the crown section for height and as a background for the headpiece. The bouquet, boutoneer, and 3-piece headpiece were designed and created exclusively for the studio collective by Julie@ FaithGrows and add another dimension of morbid beauty to the brides gorgeous makeup, designed by makeup artists, Veronica Garcia (Bride) & ZeBek (Groom)Our photographer Andreanna shot amazing images of the wedding couple and members of theDanzas de Aztlan on real film! (Thank You, Anthony for bringing the crew!) The contribution to set design from science professor, Rose gave the photos an authentic look.(Thankyou, Rose!!) Stylist, Corey Tess’s work with wardrobe and set design pulled together all of the many aspects of this production to create the perfect look for this concept. The result is an exciting collection of photos that are beautiful, melancholy and romantic at the same time. We are very grateful to have been part of this day! Thankyou to everyone who shared their talent!

Check out the photos!

Untitled Project from ROB HARTIGAN on Vimeo.

ROB HARTIGAN – more about him here: http://www.vimeo.com/user1323634

I love Eartha Kitt… She was the ultimate Diva..  femme fatal..   Enjoy… Continue Reading

This is why I adore the internet. Here is a guy without a lot of options, in the projects, his sister is almost raped and when he is interviewed by the local media, he is so lively and quotable and captivating that the video makes the viral rounds, before the day is out some kids make a auto-tune version of his interview and the whole thing explodes bigger than the Old Spice Ads – next thing you know Antoine is getting a house, donations, people are clammering for a ringtone version of the song and buying t-shirts that quote him, he is all over twitter, facebook and youtube and all in a matter of weeks.

There is no perfect formula for events like these, but when they happen.. it’s like binary magic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtZfW2z9dw (the song)

or download it on itunes! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bed-intruder-song/id386478006

How about a t-shirt: http://www.zazzle.com/hide_yo_kids_dark_husband_tshirt-235886155965211391

Why Re-Write a Perfect Story?

No one can argue that Tim Burton is the KING of Visual Stimulation and EYE POPPING if often Gothy/Emo Imagery…  and that his ability to “snap his fingers and summon”  Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter consistently results in characters that both strongly intrigue and mystify. Continue Reading

I don’t have a blog to go with this post, but I just love this video and wanted to share it with you… something of an anthem..  perhaps not quite Ayn Rand, but certainly a statement I’ve made now and again.. Enjoy! Continue Reading

Clever, Funny, Cute or Delightful….

Much of the advertising we see on a daily basis does nothing to enrich our lives and provides us with little more than a temporary distraction 80% of the time. Marketers rely heavily on your need to purchase a product or service and simply work to point you in the direction of their offering, but every now and then, you get a glimpse of something more…  and that is what I went on the hunt for today… here are some of the delightful ideas I found that illustrate how Marketing can cross over into creativity and entertainment…

HOVER OVER  IMAGES FOR MY COMMENTS, CLICK IMAGES FOR A LARGER PREVIEW OR TO DO A SLIDE SHOW:

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Single Doesn’t Mean Seeking

protesting

just a bit…

being

a hole

woman -

born

empty inside

literally

a hole

a void

a vacancy

waiting to be inhabited

by baby

and baby daddy

not in that

order – of course

i active…ly

avoid

being – turned

inside – out

for

any

one

_______________

change my mind?

you can try…

till then… whoa Man….

WOE man…

i am not your woman….

Ready to Fall In Love Again – Repost

I was just thinking today about how you can work very hard to get somewhere you never wanted to be… a place in life that really doesn’t suit you.. although you are successfully placed… you are not fulfilled…

Maybe this is what Mary meant when she thought about returning to her former Gothic Girl Self… I don’t know.. I often think lately about the me that would spend days at a time building sets, finding props and casting parts, writing scripts and shooting scenes.. Continue Reading