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From Velvet Curtains To Wooden Spoons: I Transform Everyday Objects Into Nature Costumes (31 New Pics)
I don't need it to be "Spooky Season" to dress up. I spend my time drawing, then dressing up as my subjects—mostly birds, sometimes bugs, a bat, a fish...
I use a combination of my own clothes, vintage finds, homemade props, makeup, and styling to echo the wonder of nature. Sometimes daft, occasionally hilarious, but mostly beautiful, these looks have been featured in exhibitions and museums from Queer Britain to BBC's Winterwatch.
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I use everything from clothes pegs to a wooden spoon, a bowl covered in fabric, a velvet curtain from Oxfam, or just that perfect jacket. I have made pom-poms and a patchwork corset, a papier-mâché crown, and an embroidered bib. Now that I've reached a milestone, I call these creations "Gentle References," and I've made 100 of them so far.
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Andean Cock-Of-The-Rock (Rupicola Peruvianus) - With Home-Made Pom-Pom
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Eurasian Coot (Fulica Atra) - With Painted Wooden Spoon, Face Adornment
It's not just for fun—I use my illustrations to inform my research, which I post on my blog, Birds Can Fly. There, I reveal how I make my outfits and explore the history and cultural context of the creatures I draw.
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Nuttall’s Woodpecker (Dryobates Nuttallii) - With Home Made Fascinator
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Amazonian Royal Flycatcher (Onychorhynchus Coronatus) - With Papier-Mâché Crown
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Pink Cockatoo (Lophochroa Leadbeateri) - With Paper Fascinator And Chocolate Coin Medal
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Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus Ferrumequinum) - With Cardboard Face Adornment
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Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa Atalanta) - With Home Made Patchwork Quilt Corset
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Long-Wattled Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus Penduliger) - With Fabric Covered Bowl
100 Gentle References
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What do you think ?
Roni Stone 1 week ago
I adore the way you use your eyes to illuminate the creature color. Very fun time. And the fascinators! Such diverse moods.
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 week ago
Clever way to use your clothing to match the bird's natural coloring and feathers. Wonderful makeup job as well. Fun post.
Roni Stone 1 week ago
I adore the way you use your eyes to illuminate the creature color. Very fun time. And the fascinators! Such diverse moods.
Dog Mom to Zoe 1 week ago
Clever way to use your clothing to match the bird's natural coloring and feathers. Wonderful makeup job as well. Fun post.
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