She is... Growing

Some early shots are back from the photo shoot with Lindsey. I designed her costume, hair and makeup. It all began with a very ordinary long green dress that we deconstructed and then began adding some very earthy elements.

We began with two kinds of mosses, added some silk leaves, feathers, seed pods, twigs...

I tucked some fresh ivy, violets and leaves in here and there.

I had no idea she had those amazing *green* eyes!

Lovely profile shot.

Charles included this photo with the captain: "Mother Nature Calling."  LOL!
Her makeup is airbrushed foundation, and natural green oxide on her eyes with some dots and I added a Marilyn Monroe beauty mark.  She had green oxide on her arms and shoulders as well to complete the look.

It was a pleasure to work with Lindsey, she and I go way back.  It's a gift to have her for a friend.  She gets the award for coming the longest distance to model for me.  Thanks to Lindsey for being such a great model, and to Charles for the excellent photography as usual.

All images 2010 (c) Charles Garratt Photography
Makeup, hair and costume design by Carmen Rose

"She is... Growing"
Number six in the series "The Art of a Woman"

Happy Creating,
-Carmen Rose

Sneak Peak

A quick photo from Thursday's shoot:  This is Ashley and it was a pleasure to work with her.  More photos coming when I get a chance.  It seems like I've been fighting off a bug for a few days now so I'm trying to take it easy on myself, eat right and hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.  So with that in mind I'll be going to bed very early tonight (again!)

Nite nite,
-Carmen Rose

Ice

Oh No! The deck is weeping!

We had a little ice storm, thankfully the roads didn't really seem to get bad but there was a coating of ice on everything else. It didn't last long.

And tomorrow - rain.
And I wish it was snow because snow is just SO beautiful! But winter isn't over yet, maybe we'll get some snow yet.

Happy Creating!
-Carmen Rose

View from Studio B after the '09 Snowstorm