June 29th Update: Finally some new paint

After a long wait I have finally applied the first few lays of paint to the costume I have been working for the past few weeks. the first layer was brushed on white gesso and now a few layers of spray paint. This is a drastically different costume idea that I've done in the past, and I'm still deciding if I want "copper" incorporated into the costume; test paint on other surfaces look promising but I want to test the acrylics first before I make that kind of commitment and I still need to make decisions on the accessories. As you could imagine "space cowboy" isn't something that's fixed; I really could do about anything. I've even had this idea for a "crystal"...something. I don't want to give too much away because I haven't found what I've been looking for but I assure you, dear reader, that it will be worth the wait.

Such a rich shade of violet and purple! Montana Black had this great colour called "galaxy" and it really did wonders, looks like I'll need to head back to arts supply shop for more!

Here are the pants with the first layer of Gesso, Gesso is used for creating canvasses so paint doesn't soak through the fabric. With hopes this will aid in my costume creation.

Now with the paint applied.

So far I've used the Montana Black brand spray paint and a few tubes of acrylics. The blue was not used unfortunately do to a clog that happened immediately after the first application,and I will be returning the can for another. Its a nice shade from what I did see and I will have to apply 'lightly' for the right effect... or not, we'll find out.

The St.Albert Children's Festival 2014 and new costume update.

I don't have much to say in regards to the International Children's Festival in St. Albert other then go see it! I, unfortunately, will not be attending as a performer this year; I really do love the culture of the children's festivals, and they have some of the best international shows I've ever seen, but it just wasn't in the cards for me... this year.
Please go to their website if you're so inclined: http://www.childfest.com/

Now, on to the important stuff: my new costume. I'm not going to lie, I'm a bit behind. Ive just found new pants and jacket, and Im still way behind on props...maybe lights? too far? Anywho, Ill be working with more acrylics in this costume that I have in the past. It will make the costume much harder to produce because Ive relied heavily on spray paint, and I still will be using spray paint, but I want more texture and character in the build. Challenging myself  is another big reason for the change. Here's hoping!

Here's a few pictures from last years festival:

Space and Time.....

This will be quick post, more of a teaser really, but Im working with a new theme this year and Im hoping to share it with you as I build. SPACE and TIME is my theme for this year, and a modernization of the cowboy theme. It'll be completed this month (or not, perhaps June. Who really knows) and ill be blogging what comes out of this exploration.