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Our live-streamed musical was such a success!
I was so humbled to join Gwendolyn Fitz in her original, ukulele musical. If you like dark-comedy, then you'd like our show. Besides getting to perform again and collaborating with a sweet and talented friend, one of the other fun parts of doing a show is getting to design and implement your own costumes and your character's 'look'. My character - Abigail Fox - was a Flapper Girl whose rich businessman father ran the party which our other lead Arthur Fitzgerald crashes in order to make acquaintances with someone... Creating the 1920s Flapper Girl Look
Transforming myself into a 1920s Flapper Girl, with a look ready for a speakeasy was easy when I used a few accessories!
​ I used a hairband across the forehead in the popular style and this also gave me my hairdo, as I was able to use it to tuck my long into the back. Of course, I did use rollers on my hair when it was wet...But my hair doesn't really behave that way so kirby grips it was! Knowing my character was rich, I couldn't resist the opportunity to be glamorous and show off some of my own diamante jewellery such as my ring and bracelet in the videos below. It was nice to have an occasion to dress up like. Such are the joys of acting. And fancy dress parties. And it is the 20s after all. See the dress and hairdo in action at our show here. The Flapper Girl Dress
The Flapper Girl look is not complete without a short and loose dress with some fringe, right?
I got my dress online from Oxfam charity shop! No joke. Charity shops are my favourite places to go shopping and the majority of my outfits and many of my accessories, including jewellery, I buy second-hand. I'm always on a low budget and buying second-hand does help with that. However more importantly, if I'm going to be a customer and consumer then it's important for me to use my money to support an important need where I can. ​Plus; I really love how every time you go into a charity shop - even if it's the next day - it's like a treasure trove of finds because their stock is constantly replenishing and what you get is unique to you that day. I was especially looking for gold because gold and black were the show's theme colours and very in keeping with our art-deco décor.
My takeaway is that I actually suit this era pretty well. I am a fan of the 1920s/30s and I think I'm going to experiment with this hairstyle a bit more. As always; those kinds of photos are on my Instagram.
Meanwhile, I'm working on a few new writing ideas. Therefore a lot of ideas are going straight to the recycling bin until I get to the good idea. But that's ok. Playing around with new looks and new words are all a part of this process. I'm really hoping that Abigail Fox makes a comeback in a sequel so we can see more of her journey. Also I just really need a good excuse to dress up again like this SOON. Let me know what looks and ideas you've been trying lately!
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'The concept for the video was to show that what ever is thrown at you its only temporary- I wanted the video to be moving from a negative to an optimistic conclusion. This was my interpretation of the lyrics/meaning of Bump in the road.' Callum Latimer, a filmmaker in the UK and the brilliant brains of our music video.
We know you can relate to this experience as we have. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/VgMlaj8hWzQ and read below to for more info on the song. I wrote Bump In The Road about my own struggles and as a way of reminding myself of where I am now and where I can be, from where I’ve been. |
Chloe Perrin is a Welsh writer living in London, having as much fun as her brain will let her.
She blogs about her own insanity at bramblebrain.home.blog
Tweets tiny stories at @ChloeSquid51
And pens bad comics on Insta @lets_get_triggered
She also created a comic for Creativity Corner so check it out below after you've read her piece!
She blogs about her own insanity at bramblebrain.home.blog
Tweets tiny stories at @ChloeSquid51
And pens bad comics on Insta @lets_get_triggered
She also created a comic for Creativity Corner so check it out below after you've read her piece!
What a Creative Life Looks Like for Me
When I really think about what living a creative life looks like for me, one word keeps popping into my peripheral, a word that sometimes jars me, sometimes empowers me – puts a hand on my shoulder to stop me then shoves me forward again.
When I really think about what living a creative life looks like for me, one word keeps popping into my peripheral, a word that sometimes jars me, sometimes empowers me – puts a hand on my shoulder to stop me then shoves me forward again.
Have you heard of NanoWrimo? Are you currently writing, trying to write or plotting your next writing mission and trying to stay focused?
If you are then I hope it's going well for you, that you are discovering new things about your craft and growing as an artist AND as a reward for still going strong, here's a little bit of Simpson GIF procrastination for you that is also full of writing encouragements so you can be productive whilst you are procrastinating!
Enjoy and happy writing! :)
Before you begin, choose your writing nook wisely
Start out each writing session full of tea and confidence
Finding inspiration is important
When writing a funny character, always read back on your own jokes to remind yourself of how funny you are
Be sure to have lots of notebooks around you and look contemplative so everyone knows that you are busy writing that bestseller.
When you need to get up to your word count, use some industry techniques
Only when you are emotionally ready should you begin your redraft
Whyyyyyy don't these sentences work together?? (said every writer ever)
Anyway, before your battery goes for a well deserved nap, avoid all tears by constantly saving your work. Again and again.
Writers block might come.
And it might come again
But you'll bring it back around and carry on as determined as before
And there's always support from the writing community
Finally, well done you for getting this far and keep going!!
Writing is meant to be fun, it's meant to mean something to you as you do it.
Happy productive writing!
Theatre is significant because it is a collective human experience. We can find nothing which resembles live experience because anything else misses the vibrancy which artists, makers, and audience members collectively produce, bringing it to life.
Sharing knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes gives us a window into the lifeblood of the industry and therefore invites us into the family.
Theatre is - and should be - an open access for people from all backgrounds and demographics to be creative, to appreciate and enjoy art and to have a critical eye for it as an innate human ability. It shows us the value in other people's stories by communicating and showcasing life in a way which helps us to engage, to critique, even understand.
What do we do with all of this autumn inspiration? Take some aumtumnicous (definitely a word) photos of course!
All taken on an old iPhone, let me know what you think.
All taken on an old iPhone, let me know what you think.
I held onto the shutter and moved the phone quickly to get these kind of shots; like when you drop your phone in the middle of taking a selfie...
What does the motor industrialist with bitesize, tweetable quotes about leadership and customer experience have to do with our creative liefstyles? Here are a few words from the man himself and then some words from myself on how Henry Ford's life lessons can help us to think about our own work ethic and lifestyle as artists.
Let me know if you find any of them helpful.
‘Quality means doing it right when no one is looking’.
Being an artist with integrity means calling yourself an artist and then creating work which reflects who you are and what you are about. It can be so hard not to compare ourselves, then letting that lead to creating work because we know 'This' is more likely to be shared online or even, to create work that you know is not your best, because you feel pressured to get new content out there (and we all feel that pressure occasionally).
However, are you so dedicated to doing what you do and doing it well that it doesn’t matter if anyone sees it or not?
If you’re not going to at least make it good, then why are you doing it? This isn't about perfection, but making sure that it is your best work. We all have down days creatively, but check back over your recent project(s) occasionally, asking yourself 'Was this a true reflection of my vision as an artist?'. Don't worry yourself too much if it isn't. One of the beauties of creativity is that it is a constant flow and you have future opportunities to make more work, that reflects your artistic vision, again and again.
Let me know if you find any of them helpful.
‘Quality means doing it right when no one is looking’.
Being an artist with integrity means calling yourself an artist and then creating work which reflects who you are and what you are about. It can be so hard not to compare ourselves, then letting that lead to creating work because we know 'This' is more likely to be shared online or even, to create work that you know is not your best, because you feel pressured to get new content out there (and we all feel that pressure occasionally).
However, are you so dedicated to doing what you do and doing it well that it doesn’t matter if anyone sees it or not?
If you’re not going to at least make it good, then why are you doing it? This isn't about perfection, but making sure that it is your best work. We all have down days creatively, but check back over your recent project(s) occasionally, asking yourself 'Was this a true reflection of my vision as an artist?'. Don't worry yourself too much if it isn't. One of the beauties of creativity is that it is a constant flow and you have future opportunities to make more work, that reflects your artistic vision, again and again.
I have too many tabs always open on my phone. My friends laugh and despair at this habit of mine.
It gets worse. My laptop never restarts; the only rest I allow it is sleep mode. Currently I have ... five windows open, each with multiple tabs on them.
Then I wonder why laptop is being slow.
A million ideas run through my head every day and I'm constantly excited from the thrill, the pressure, the extreme highs and lows of it all.
The dreams burn so brightly out of my head that my hands can't work fast enough to keep up.
It all gets nauseating if you don't run fast enough.
It's exciting therefore I don't want to take a day off from this.
Yet somehow silence with a cup of tea finds it's way to me again. My body in auto-pilot, with my best interests at heart.
And then the silence and the birdsong are too sweet to resist and you must stop.
Or stop to take a photo of your ukulele in the sun, among the flowers and just thank God for sunshine.
Either way; as excited as I am, this long to-do list of mine is not getting completed today.
Until I have finished my tea anyway.
It gets worse. My laptop never restarts; the only rest I allow it is sleep mode. Currently I have ... five windows open, each with multiple tabs on them.
Then I wonder why laptop is being slow.
A million ideas run through my head every day and I'm constantly excited from the thrill, the pressure, the extreme highs and lows of it all.
The dreams burn so brightly out of my head that my hands can't work fast enough to keep up.
It all gets nauseating if you don't run fast enough.
It's exciting therefore I don't want to take a day off from this.
Yet somehow silence with a cup of tea finds it's way to me again. My body in auto-pilot, with my best interests at heart.
And then the silence and the birdsong are too sweet to resist and you must stop.
Or stop to take a photo of your ukulele in the sun, among the flowers and just thank God for sunshine.
Either way; as excited as I am, this long to-do list of mine is not getting completed today.
Until I have finished my tea anyway.
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The New Year feels…well…new. And preparing for change can be wonderful and thrilling. However it’s important to take time to be thankful for the past year as well as looking ahead!
When you’re reviewing your year as an artist, think about what inspired you most this year? What or who encouraged or challenged your work? Who are some of your favourite artists? Favourite songs/albums or shows or pieces that you’ve seen and experienced this year? Looking back, these are important things to think about because one way or another they fueled your thinking.
In the midst of trying to fulfil your recent New Year Resolutions, take time to review your own achievements, failures and progress from the last year. What are some of the things you’re proud of regarding your own work the past year? What happened that you are grateful for? What didn’t happen that now, looking back, you are so grateful for?
And when thinking ahead as we inevitably do, here’s some wise words from Michelango:
When you’re reviewing your year as an artist, think about what inspired you most this year? What or who encouraged or challenged your work? Who are some of your favourite artists? Favourite songs/albums or shows or pieces that you’ve seen and experienced this year? Looking back, these are important things to think about because one way or another they fueled your thinking.
In the midst of trying to fulfil your recent New Year Resolutions, take time to review your own achievements, failures and progress from the last year. What are some of the things you’re proud of regarding your own work the past year? What happened that you are grateful for? What didn’t happen that now, looking back, you are so grateful for?
And when thinking ahead as we inevitably do, here’s some wise words from Michelango:
The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.’
– Michelangelo
“Those who are lost in their passion are less lost than those who have lost their passion.”
—Saint Augustine
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