I knew it would take me a while to get into the flow of actually posting, but I didn't realise it'd been this long!
Here's some updates:
- Vampire project is coming along pretty well, we've got our first model fittings tomorrow, so will have more to say then, plus hopefully some photos.
- Met with the make-up students who are going to be making us up and there's talks of fake fangs, extremely long false nails and lots of wig work. Going to be exciting to be on the other side for a change!
- We're learning more & more each day about the importance of historical accuracy. Construction isn't a joke. Making costumes is hard work.
In the meantime... Stumbled across an amazing artist the other day. Let me share.
These beauties, come from Willard Wigan, Micro Sculptor. If you're wondering quite what is it, and if it's true, yes, they really are modelled inside the head of a pin. As someone who makes clothes, I know how hard it is just to get a piece of thread through my needle so cannot imagine the dedication (and magnifying glass!) that helps toward creating these. My personal favourites found from his collection on, www.willard-wigan.com are these two. As a massive Harry Potter fan, I love the character models done here, especially the addition of Hedwig. The top Fairy tale image is just beautiful and the detail out of this world. Having tried my hand at model making, these sculptures are no mean feat.
In the words of Mr Wigan:
“It began when I was five years old,” says Willard. “I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to. That’s how my career as a micro-sculptor began.”
If only we could all discover our talents and career at age 5.
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