Professional Media Portfolio


A selection of past professional media customers include:

  • Rainfall Films
  • Corsiglia Films
  • AMC
  • NBC
  • HBO
  • Walt Disney Company
  • Universal Studios
  • American Airlines Theatre, NYC
  • Classic Stage Company, NYC
  • Huntington Theatre, Boston
  • Rogue Theatre, Tucson
  • Washington Ballet, DC
  • World Children's Choir
  • Lyric Opera of Chicago
  • Metropolitan Opera
  • Philadelphia Opera
  • Seattle Opera
  • The Book People, Austin
  • Thinkpen Graphics
  • Noel Fine Arts Center
  • Snite Museum of Art


I have designed and/or created costume pieces for film and TV productions, music videos, professional opera and theater companies, book covers, singing groups, and other media.


References and credits available upon request.

For those unfamiliar with what a costume designer does, there is an excellent description on Wikipedia here.

Ancanar 2017

Ancanar - Ancanar 2017 by Rainfall Films

Curugon Rammoth - Ancanar 2017

Curugon - Ancanar 2017 by Rainfall Films

Finlome - Ancanar 2017

Finlome - Ancanar 2017 by Rainfall Films

Laliel - Ancanar 2017

Laliel - Ancanar 2017 by Rainfall Films

In November of 2000, cameras rolled on the original Ancanar project, an independent fantasy film that unfortunately was never completed. Seventeen years later, the cast and crew reunited for an anniversary photo shoot to look back at those memories, and also ahead to whatever the future may hold in store.


I was contacted by director Sam Balcomb to create all new costumes for the photo shoot. These new costumes were joined by the original swords and armor hand-forged by Joe Piela, of The Lonely Mountain Forge. Sam photographed the cast, then finished the images at his company Rainfall Films, which sponsored the shoot.



White Brick Road

Costume for White Brick Road

This custom costume was created for the short film White Brick Road.


The Force and the Fury

Still from The Force and the Fury

I was contacted by Big Puddle Films to construct a Sith costume for their Star Wars fan film short The Force and the Fury. This excellent film can be seen here.   Photo (c) Big Puddle Films, used here with permission.


Nicole as Dr Who

Nicole as Dr Who (courtesy King of the Nerds)

Nicole modeling the Pertwee style Dr. Who cloak we created for her!


She was a contestant on the second season of King of the Nerds. Promo photo (c) TBS/TNT, used here with permission.


American Horror Story Cloak

American Horror Story Cloak

Shown here is one of the fifteen red wool cloaks made to the designer's specifications for American Horror Story: Coven episode 8: "The Sacred Taking".


More than 174 yards of braid was hand dyed by Garry Wakely to go around all of the edges. Rene Rodgers and Camille Gray helped us produce these in a quick turnaround to meet the production deadline. Rolling Stone's recap of the episode called these cloaks " truly stunning".


Pan Am Replica Uniform

Pan Am Replica Uniform

Custom ordered vintage style stewardess replica for a documentary film. I created the suit, and the hat was a collaborative effort with Phyllis Dabbs.


Baron Von Groundloop Costume

Baron Von Groundloop Costume

John White as Baron Von Groundloop

John White as Baron Von Groundloop

Photo by Malcolm J. Wilson, HumansOfCentralAppalachia.org, used here with permission.

This custom costume was made for the character "Baron von Ground Loop", alter ego of comedy air show performer and pilot extraordinaire Johnny White. Based on photos of the Red Baron, this outfit was created with breathability and keeping cool during summer performances in mind. Costume features a weathered grey cotton twill dickey with red piping and replica Blue Max medal, weathered grey pants, pleather gaiters with black snaps, and black cotton duck unlined jacket.


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The Hunt film still - Kurt, Nathan and Doyle

The Hunt film still - Kurt, Nathan and Doyle

The Hunt film still - Doyle

The Hunt film still - Doyle

The Hunt film still - Kurt and Nathan

The Hunt film still - Kurt and Nathan

The Hunt film still - Kurt and Nathan

The Hunt film still - Kurt and Nathan

In the fall of 2011 I worked with Sam Balcomb of Rainfall Films to design the costumes used in his short film "The Hunt", which aired as part of G4TV's Epictober event. After the garments were sourced, they were weathered, aged, dyed and distressed.


Production stills (c) Rainfall Films and are used here with permission.

Book cover 1918 Schoolgirl costume

Book cover 1918 Schoolgirl costume

Book cover 1918 Schoolgirl costume detail

Book cover 1918 Schoolgirl costume detail

This school girl's costume from 1918 was created as a custom order for part of a historic fiction book cover graphic design. Using clothing catalogs from the time period and historic photographs from Shorpy.com, I found examples of what girls were wearing and created the costume shown here. The skirt was a navy textured linen look fabric embellished with buttons, the shirt was made from textured lightweight cotton, and the navy tie was hand dyed silk. The ensemble was completed with the white silk bow shown at right. I do not normally create clothing for children.


Here is a link to the completed book cover.


Book Cover 1945 Girls Blouse and Jumper

Book Cover 1945 Girls Blouse and Jumper

Another historic fiction book cover costume - this one was from August 1945. This outfit was made from a vintage 1940's pattern. The cotton print jumper ties at the back and features two patch pockets at the front. A cotton blouse was made and tea dipped to match the off-white color of the printed cotton jumper. I do not normally make clothing for children.


Here is a link to the completed book cover.


1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Victorian Girls Costume

1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Victorian Girls Costume

This Victorian girl's outfit was created as a custom order as part of a book cover graphic design for the "Sisters in Time" series. Since the story centered around the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, I researched fashion plates and other primary sources of the era for the summer season, then created this costume. Though cotton candy was not available until the 1904 World's Fair, the "Fairy Floss" idea inspired the color and 'feel' of this costume. The dress has an inner layer of cream 100% cotton overlaid with sheer pale pink striped and dotted organza. Lace, ribbon, a satin sash belt, and a heart shaped 'locket' completed the look. I do not normally create clothing for children.


Here is a link to the completed book cover.


Sisters in Time Cherokee Costume

Sisters in Time Cherokee Costume

This Cherokee girl's outfit was custom made for a book cover in the "Sisters in Time" book series. The story was set during the Trail of Tears. Following the client's design specifications, I researched traditional leather clothing in various reference works and museum resources. The tan suede leather dress shown here features red woven trim, bone buttons and fringe, and was based on information from How to Make Cherokee Clothing by Donald Sizemore, Cherokee Publications. Cherokee artist Mary Tidwell from Oklahoma made the beaded medallion necklace and Somer Harris made the Inkle woven sash belt. I do not normally create clothing for children.


Here is a link to the completed book cover.

American Revolution Girls Outfit for Book Cover

American Revolution Girls Outfit for Book Cover

This Revolutionary War Era girl's outfit was created as a custom order for a graphic design company to be on a book cover (using their model, not shown here). The ensemble consisted of a red petticoat, cotton gown with lightly boned bodice, linen pinner apron (the bib is pinned to the front of the bodice as was done in the time period), and linen mob cap edged with lace. The grey wool broadcloth Revolutionary War era style cloak was also made for this project. I do not normally create clothing for children.


Here is a link to the  finished book cover.

Pilgrim Girl Outfit for Sisters In Time Book Cover

Pilgrim Girl Outfit for Sisters In Time Book Cover

This Pilgrim girl's outfit was created as a custom order for a graphic design company to be on a book cover using their model (not shown here). I based this ensemble on images painted by Frans Hals, George Boughton, and engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, as well as existing garments in museum collections. The brown wool bodice and skirt set feature a lace edged white linen collar and cuffs with matching linen apron. The linen cap features antique lace. I do not normally create clothing for children.


Here is a link to the finished book cover.

Rogue Theatre Production of The Tempest

Rogue Theatre Production of The Tempest

This photo is from The Tempest production at the Rogue Theatre in Tucson, featuring actors Brian Taraz and Nic Adams. Mr. Adams is wearing one of my silver and black Renaissance brocade doublets.


Photo by Tim Fuller, used with permission.


Rogue Theatre Production of Othello

Rogue Theatre Production of Othello

Rogue Theatre's production of Othello with the same silver and black brocade doublet (without attached sleeves) worn by Robert Anthony Peters. An actor in the background is wearing one of my Legend Shirts.


Photo by Tim Fuller, used with permission.


Theatrical Doublets

Theatrical Doublets

These costume pieces are an example of how a historic design can be changed to suit the needs of the stage production/actor/character. Made from metallic gold and cream colored brocade, these two form fitting doublets featured attached cream colored slipper satin 'shirt' sleeves with pleated ivory satin ribbon at the cuff, and detachable cream satin ruffle jabots. The gold elastic at the wrist and velcro closures down the front allow for quick changes backstage. The gold buttons are for show only.


Western Father Costume

Western Father Costume

Created for a short film production set in the depression era 1930's, the above clothing was sourced, dyed, aged and distressed to match the character's story.


Western Duster Costume

Western Duster Costume

For the same production as the outfit above, I sourced this premade duster which happened to be cream colored with dark brown collar and cuffs, then it was dyed, distressed, and painted, etc. to look like it's been used and has a story to tell. All the polyester thread in the original duster that showed had to be re-stitched or covered as it did not take the dye, including hand sewing new buttonholes in place.


The Damage Done still

The Damage Done - still

The Damage Done still

The Damage Done - still

The Damage Done still

The Damage Done - still

In the spring of 2010, I worked again with Sam Balcomb of Rainfall Films to design, construct and source all of the costumes used in his award winning short Western film The Damage Done.


After the garments were created, they were weathered, aged, dyed and distressed. Metal snaps and buckles were individually aged and weathered, and vintage buttons were used wherever possible. I also provided on set fittings and wardrobe services.


Production stills (c) Rainfall Films and are used here with permission. The full film is viewable here.

Some of these costumes and their unused doubles are currently available for purchase on Men's Costumes for Sale


Night of the Balloon still

Night of the Balloon - still

Night of the Balloon still

Night of the Balloon - still

Night of the Balloon Film Poster

Night of the Balloon - still

In late 2009/early 2010, I worked with Raiya Corsiglia to design, construct and source several costume pieces used in her short 1950's horror film parody Night of the Balloon. I designed and created the cheerleader outfits shown above, and sourced and embellished the motorcycle jackets including the creation of customized embroidered patches.


Production stills and poster (c) Raiya Corsiglia and are used here with permission. You can see the trailer on IMDB.com here.


Lyric Opera of Chicago Ernani production still

Lyric Opera of Chicago Ernani production still

Lyric Opera of Chicago Ernani production still

Lyric Opera of Chicago Ernani production still

Photos by Dan Rest/Lyric Opera of Chicago. Used with permission.

In the late summer/early fall of 2009, I created 38 black wool cloaks and 24 white Renaissance style shirts for the production of Ernani by the Lyric Opera of Chicago.


Elven Tencel and Silk Dress for promotional film

Elven Tencel and Silk Dress for promotional film

Tencel and Silk Elven Dress on location

Tencel and Silk Elven Dress on location

Promotional Film still

Promotional Film still

This tencel bark cloth and embroidered silk chiffon gown was created and distressed for a Rainfall Films project in early 2009. It was based on character artwork provided by the video game company client. I also created the olive wool cloak at left which was also used for this project. Production stills (c) Rainfall.film and are used here with permission.


The footage and more information about this project may be seen here.

Lisbeth Scott Dona video still

Lisbeth Scott Dona video still

Lisbeth Scott Dona video still

Lisbeth Scott Dona video still

Promotional Film still

Lisbeth Scott Dona video still

I was contacted in November of 2008 to design and create five items for a music video by singer/songwriter Lisbeth Scott, titled Dona. I created the dresses, robe and cloak shown in the above stills.


Production stills (c) Rainfall Films and are used here with permission. This beautiful song may be viewed in full on YouTube here.

Arrival at Esgaroth still

Arrival at Esgaroth video still

Arrival at Esgaroth still

Arrival at Esgaroth video still

Gown and Cloak created for Arrival at Esgaroth

Gown and Cloak created for Arrival at Esgaroth

This unique outfit was made for the Rainfall Films production Arrival at Esgaroth, portions of which are viewable here on the showreel. The cloak was a full circle made from silk velvet with a unique draping hood, and the gown was made from ombre dyed satin and shimmering embroidered bronze organza.


Production stills shown here are (c) Rainfall Films, and used with permission.

Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Link still

Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Link still

Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Gown

Legend of Zelda movie trailer gown

Link and Zelda Movie Trailer - behind the scenes

Behind the scenes on the Legend of Zelda movie trailer set

In the summer of 2007, Sam Balcomb contacted me to create the costumes for a fictitious "teaser" movie trailer that he was filming in conjunction with IGN based on the hit Nintendo videogame Legend of Zelda. I created Princess Zelda's gown and handpainted sash, and the shirt, tunic and hat for Link based on official artwork for Twilight Princess. These unique outfits will not be replicated.


Production stills shown here are (c) Rainfall Films and IGN Entertainment, and used with permission.

Grim Reaper or Death Robe Costume

Grim Reaper or Death Robe Costume

My black textured 100% cotton Grim Reaper robe has been used in music videos, commercials, an art installation in Paris, and in multiple productions of A Christmas Carol. This item is in stock for immediate purchase on Coats and Robes for Sale page!