Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts

Friday, October 22, 2010

Dress #21 Jewel Colors and Butterflies



Jewel colors of reds, purples, greens, and some yellow: leaf prints on a very delicate pink-white Asian paper 25 x 37". Flower prints from the caladendron tree make the top bodice.


Close-up of waist, a beautiful mosaic.


Close-up.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Dress #20 Dress of Leaves

Layers of leaves in blues, greens, and touches of gold on paper printed with a gray leaf design.

Close-up of skirt.

Close-up of waist.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Dress #19 Butterfly Ginger Flowers

Tube-shaped "butterfly ginger" flowers inspired this piece, printed in purple, blue, and gold on pink handmade Asian paper 25 x 37".

Detail close-up - upper right.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Dress #25 Orange Teacup


Starting the blog with the 25th dress which is the newest creation from this summer. Full of leaves layered and layered like satin ruffles. The teacup skirt shape reminds me of fashion designer Erin Fetherston's adorable skirts from her winter '09 collection .
Future postings will show
my earlier dresses!
A detail.