The Art and Practice of Costume Design

FIGURE 4.1 Costume design for Carol Burnett in Moon Over Buffalo. (Marker on paper. Design by Bob Mackie, Martin Beck Theatre, New York, 1995.)

CHAPTER 4

COSTUME RENDERING

Steven Stines

THE PURPOSE OF THE RENDERING

“I like to compare the costume sketch to a road map. The sketch, like the map, is not an end in itself; it is a limited guide.”

Patricia Zipprodt¹ from Contemporary Stage Design U.S.A, p. 29

Though costume renderings are often judged by how effectively they demonstrate the designer’s prowess with drawing and painting, the primary purpose of the rendering is communication. A successful rendering will also provide an indication ...