These are the compositions for my paintings filled with collected costumes and props.
Waiting for their cake at this family birthday celebration. Let them have their cake and eat it too.
The queen’s floral arrangement
These are the compositions for my paintings filled with collected costumes and props.
17th-century activities: hunting, playing music, and card games.
Protecting the homeland
Courtship
Card Cheater (reference Georges de La Tour)
These are the compositions for my paintings filled with collected costumes and props.
Thought I’d paint this as a Paris Vogue cover for 1776 pre-revolution war in France!
The official portrait
Marie Antoinette
Entertainment
Reading Lesson
Another beautiful Marie Antoinette dress from France. This one is smaller and will be used for a younger Marie!
Model riding Sampson the horse!
Sampson the Horse: found this guy in Grass Valley
It’s been awhile since I’ve put brush to canvas, but I haven’t stopped searching for new inspiration. My love of fashion and beautiful objects has lead me to search of beauty back in history to a time of fairytale opulence. The 17th century Marie Antionette is an intriguing character—from an Austrian princess to becoming Queen of France to her dramatic death. Everything is abundant, lush and gilded in gold. So much to observe and recreate the queen of fashion and scandal!
Shoes for the dress
Candlelight opera prop for 17th-century dining table
