INTRODUCTION

THE ACT OF DRAWING IS THE ACT OF DESIGN

Costume rendering is not the final step in a design process; it is not exclusively a means of communication. Rather, I believe, rendering is an essential tool throughout the full process of design. It is the means by which I search, build, and shape a character. In my design philosophy, the act of rendering is the act of design.

This search for character continues even off the page. Over the course of my career I have had the good fortune to work with a number of incredible artists that have shaped my understanding of art, theater, and design. Directors Tim Bond, Joy Zinoman, and Peter Brosius have been particularly influential collaborators. Each of them has been relentless in their search ...

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