Cancer, Chronic Illness and Eccentricity

The story of a Lady, her Great Dane and the adventure of fighting cancer, depression and bending the universe to her will.

[ladyandherdane]

#circles #prieststole #altarcloth #lecturncloth #pulpitcloth #goldlame #dupionisilk . designer: Jeff Wunrow. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. #mutantcreations #sewing #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram #fabric #inprocess #patternpieces #1/4”bias https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bxQDDn-Hm/?igshid=12rwd4dm4osw4

[ladyandherdane]

#lent #altarcloth #cotton #dupionisilk #ultrasuede #vineandthorn #stainedglass . Designer: Jeff Wunrow. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. #mutantcreations #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram #sewing #fabric #portfolio #inprocess #pinsstillin https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bwUlgn8pl/?igshid=1soue4bbnshbk

[ladyandherdane]

#Pentecost abstract #flame #prieststole in #dupionisilk. Fabricator: Jeff Wunrow. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. #mutantcreations #sewing #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram #work #portfolio https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bvYagnWja/?igshid=1s78v2zhha32f

[ladyandherdane]

Close up of a #triquetra design on a #dalmatic Mediums: #cottons #goldlamé #dupionisilk . Designer: Jeff Wunrow. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. #mutantcrrations #sewing #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bu5nCHJaB/?igshid=1kpnrtg1se1er

[ladyandherdane]

GGGGGOOOOOOOO RYDELL RINGTAILS!!!! Grease athletic uniforms. Costume designer: Brad Musgrove. Draper: Kelly Kemp. First hand: Lauren Bander. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. . . . #Grease #Rydell #rydellhigh #rydellringtails #cheer #cheerleader #schoolspirit #redandwhite #musical #musicaltheatre #summerstock #theatre #technicaltheatre #costume #costumer #costumersofinstagram #costumeshop #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram #mutantcreations #multiples #romper #splits #costumebuild https://www.instagram.com/p/B0fFziOnkWC/?igshid=8jrum4l3i4kw

[ladyandherdane]

SLUMBER PARTY!!!!!! . Frenchie’s pastel green baby doll pajama set. STAGES St. Louis. Costume designer: Brad Musgrove. Draper: Brian Horton. First hand: Jen Siow. Stitcher: Katie Ray Rodriguez. . #slumberparty #sleepover #Grease #Frenchie #freddymylove #pjs #pajamas #pajamaparty #babydolldress #musicaltheatre #summerstock #techie #technicaltheatre #pastel #pastelgreen #costume #costumeshop #costumer #costumersofinstagram #stitcher #stitchersofinstsgram #costumetechnician #mutantcreations #livingthedream #ilovemyjob. . Photo courtesy of STAGES St.Louis https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RQw0FnMMf/?igshid=dbhdck1eg65v

[ladyandherdane]

Draper: Brian Horton. First Hand: Jen Siow. Collaborative Stitching: Ellen Minch and myself.. 1 of 4 . #Rio #sequin #sequinfringe #ruffle #ruffles #rufflesleeves #rufflesfordays #theboyfromoz #boyfromoz #musicaltheatre #summerstock #whiteandsilver #flamencostyle #costume #costumer #stitcher #costumebuild #multiples #costumersofinstagram #stitchersofinstagram #mutantcreations #costumeshop https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GM81GHFdY/?igshid=1gcwzyinso8f8

[ladyandherdane]

Sometimes you have to beat your fabric into submission. #hammer #beatintosubmission #sequin #glassbeads #sew #sewing #costume #costumer #costumersofinstagram #costumeshop #batwing #batwingsleeves #sleevesfordays #black #littleblackdress #blackdress #sparkle #shiny https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDqqQ5H65_/?igshid=h1ryk984drof

[ladyandherdane]

She’s growing #scales She’s turning into a #mermaid ! . . . This is what happens when you work with #sequins for too long, they grow on you hahahahaha! #costume #costumersofinstagram #costumeshop #sequinscales #redsequins #redscales https://www.instagram.com/p/ByAUDK3HAgg/?igshid=1wunxk2z8cgrp

[ladyandherdane]

Remember those #mermaidsequin #corsets . They go with this #leopard #stretch #velvet #wrapdress. Complete with #coldshoulder detail, multiple #appliques and three layers of #sequinfringe at the hem. Designed by Brad Musgrove. Draped by Kelly Kamp. First hand Lauren Bander. Stitcher Katie Ray Rodriguez . . #costumeshop #costume #musicaltheatre #stitcher #stitchersofinstagram #costumersofinstagram #leopardprint #sequin #stretchvelvet #offtheshoulderdress eshoulder https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxzewv7nUtB/?igshid=hxi5d6b7qxhr

[ladyandherdane]

Flatlining sequin fringe to satin for ddddaaaayyysss!!! . . . #flatlining #sequin #sequins #sequinfringe #satin #costume #costumer #costumebuild #costumersofinstagram #musicaltheatre #summerstock #costumeshop https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/BxVRFo5HEfU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ydd4bmk4pusb

[ladyandherdane]

My final portfolio review was yesterday. I have a few thoughts. Graduation is often a time of celebration. For some, myself included, it is filled with self doubt. I wonder if it’s worth it. If I’m worth it. If what I’ve done is worth celebrating. It’s not special. Lots of people graduate college, you’re not special. My final project was to reupholster a gothic chair, a throne. It was the perspective I needed. I got to sit on a throne and review my achievements over the last three years. I’m graduating a Conservatory with Honors. I fast tracked and did the program in 3 years instead of 4. I completed the program while dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, a cancer relapse scare, and the emotional trauma of a mass shooting in my home town. . The throne reminds me that I did a difficult thing, and I did it exceptionally. I am worth it. My work is high quality and the work I do matters. Theatre matters. Art matters. I am a success and I will continue to be successful. . . #final #portfolioreview #graduation #celebration #selfdoubt #college #collegegrad #special #worthit #finalproject #reupholster #gothicchair #throne #perspective #achievements #conservatory #withhonors #graduatingwithhonors #fasttrack #multiplechronicillnesses #chronicillness #relapsescare #cancerrelapsescare #emotionaltrauma #trauma #exceptionally #highquality #theatre #theatrematters #art #artmatters #successful #success #costumeconstructiondegree #degree #bfa #bacheloroffinearts #undergrad #goalachieved #lifegoalcomplete https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/BxNjiQdnD0K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aqlmhzaz5qtx

[ladyandherdane]

Talk about a #powercouple . Tried some experimenting with #digitalrendering on top of my own #sketches . Had so much fun with this and am looking forward to doing more. . . . #costumerendering #photoshop #theseusandhippolyta #black #red #gold #royalty #midsummernightsdream #homework #finalproject #art #marker #prismacolor #prismacolormarker #pastel #gelpen #rendering #costume #costumedesign #rendering #firsttry https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/BxDcBnGH9oG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n1opzbtanngq

[ladyandherdane]

Color changing sequin corset top. 1 of 3. . . . #sequin #sequins #sequintop #sequincorset #sequinbustier #mermaidsequins #colorchangingsequins #blackandgold #corset #bustier #colorchanging #costume #costumeshop #musicaltheatre #costumer #stitcher #costumersofinstagram #costumebuild https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/BxBkJuUH-_E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10zwznyssckwr

[ladyandherdane]

Art school was completely worth it. It’s an incredible feeling to be able to express my ideas in an artistic way. Maybe I will include #renderings with my #commissions in the future. . . . #art #artschool #artist #graduation #finalproject #homework #midsummernightsdream #kingtheseus #rendering #costumerendering #Shakespeare #theatre #costumedesign #prismacolormarkers #pastels #gelpen #thisisit #almostthere🎓 https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/Bw8e6B4n7kX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hhdrfwdocjbu

[ladyandherdane]

Went on a 2 hour #tour of the #PhantomOfTheOpera #CostumeStorage today. It’s #tradition to put on #hats and #masks a formerly used in the production at the end of the tour. We were asked to look inside to see if anyone #famous wore the pieces. My hat belonged to #Mr.Crawford #MichaelCrawford. I was wearing a piece of #musicaltheatrehistory !!!! It was such an exciting experience. These #costumes are insane. The #engineering and level of #detail are to die for. #musicaltheatre #broadway #dressup #costumer #theatre #theatrehistory #mutantcreations #costumestock #newyork #seniortrip https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/Bu-SEzdHAtx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10ok7u9dzaxus

[ladyandherdane]

Been working on some #armor. #nightcrew #costumersofinstagram #costumer #costumetech #stitcher #crafts #fosshape #theatre #techtheatre #buildcrew #thelittleprince #mutantcreations #rose #rosethorns https://www.instagram.com/mutant_creations/p/Buyjm1eHs87/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=okwjlvcn3p5l