Author Archives: Pretty Macabre
Modern Depiction Tara-2013
“Like the sun which emits countless rays, compassion is the source of all inner growth and positive action. Its power can transform ourselves and others so that our lives become radiant and light” -Tarthang Tulku Beauty, compassion, mother to all … Continue reading
“Mademoiselle LeBeetle” 2013
“Mademoiselle LeBeetle, while never straying from being a poised lady….. swallows the insides of her prey leaving a perfectly posed shell…. going about her usual business….. like nothing ever happened…” This costume was originally inspired by the movie Beetlejuice, one … Continue reading
“Tribal Goddess” 2013
“Rulers were believed to be the descendants of the gods and their blood was the ideal sacrifice……” Had so much fun yesterday shooting this tribal inspired piece with the amazing Renee Keith!! I love that we were able to create … Continue reading
“Christmas Fae & Salacious Macabre” 2012
“T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, a villain was stirring, she was hardly a mouse. Removing each stocking, one-by-one with such care, she hoped that her nemesis St Nicholas, soon would be there……” Poem re-worked by Chaunsey … Continue reading
“An October Evening”
When hinges creak in doorless chambers…. strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls….. candle light flickers when the air is deathly still….. It must be ….. “AN OCTOBER EVENING”!!! An October Evening is a SLC, UT event with film, … Continue reading
“Maleficent….Mistress of All Evil” 2012
Viewed as the most powerful and sinister of the Disney Villains, Maleficent is the embodiment of evil!!! So of course this would be a character that I would love to recreate!! I was so excited when Julianna Janae Clay contacted … Continue reading
“Zombie Ariel” 2012
“Zombie Ariel” Kate Moir a SLC, UT based photographer had contacted me about modeling for a zombie series art show she is doing! Naturally I would say “Yes”!!! and how perfect it was when she asked if I would … Continue reading
“Sugar Skull” Day of the Dead
Had an amazing shoot last Sunday! Got to hang out & be creative with my good friends Renee Keith & Chaunsey L. Hildebrandt. I’m going to be listing some of my past runway costumes for sell in my etsy store! … Continue reading
“Life as a Dress Form” 2012
“Vanity adorns herself in laces, never rags Pearls she drapes on bodies splayed Her needle razor-sharp Pinning, draping, cutting… dreaming of Couture Each calculated stitch, feeding her morbid soul” I was originally inspired to make this creation from my friend … Continue reading
“Lyra”
I’ve always loved the aerial arts!! I was so excited when my friend Mandi asked me to make a custom costume for her Lyra competition! Most of the aerial apparatuses you need to cover certain parts of the body….most performers … Continue reading
