Fabric Painting and Distressing

Costume Distressing for BYU’s 2017 Production of Macbeth.

One of two identical cowls made for a 2017 production of Macbeth. This cowl is distressed using, among other things, Texas dirt, Mod Podge, and nail polish to achieve the desired appearance of wet blood.

Costume designer: Donnette Perkins.

Fabric and shoe painting for South Coast Repertory’s 2019 production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience.

Special care was taken to make sure the stripes painted onto the pinstripe pants matched those painted onto suit coat. Also visible are the painted mole rat shoes.

Costume Designer: Angela Calin

Photo by Deobora Robinson/SCR

Costume dyeing and painting for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 2022 production of Invincible.

The jacket was given an initial fabric paint wash, then the designs based on Basquiat paintings were applied with acrylic. The pants were dyed using a blend of synthetic and natural dyes. Patches were painted separately and applied later.

Costume designer: Lena Sands.
Photo Credit: Sean Daniels/DVR PRODUCTIONS, Jamie Pham Photography

Costume painting for Tuacahn’s 2019 production of The Sound of Music

Two of over a dozen dance ensemble costumes painted to resemble children’s book illustrations.

Costume Designer: Janet Swenson

Leather apron distressing for BYU’s 2017 production of The Mill on the Floss.

A coat of lacquer was applied to the inside of the apron, to prevent the deerskin from rubbing off on the costumes beneath.

Costume designers: Elizabeth Banks and Zoe Taylor.

Costume distressing for South Coast Repertory’s 2019 production of Sweeney Todd.

Distressing methods included various dyeing techniques and dry brushing.

Costume Designer: Melanie Watnick

Costume distressing for South Coast Repertory’s 2019 production of Sweeney Todd.

Distressed elements include the beggar’s shawl and dress, as well as Sweeney’s Shoes.

Photo Credit: Jordan Kubat/SCR

Costume Designer: Melanie Watnick

Costume painting for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 2022 production of Invincible.

Stenciled houndstooth design painted onto a vinyl placket.

Costume designer: Lena Sands.
Photo Credit: Sean Daniels/DVR PRODUCTIONS, Jamie Pham Photography