I just completed work on a costume for the film, Seraphim, directed by Kip Kubin, starring David Malius and Mary Arwen. It was one of the most enjoyable design experiences yet. I had so much fun designing the necklace the the helmet. My dear friend Renee Sola created the dress and the cape. Mary Arwen wears it so well in the film. She was a joy to dress.

Preliminary sketches of the helmet.

Kip gave Renee and I this photo for inspiration. It's a dress designed by Valentino. Kip and David created a pinterest to conceptualize the Seraphim character. You can view it at http://www.pinterest.com/rugby80/seraphim-design/

3 dimensional conceptualization to get the ideas flowing. Poor Barbie had to lose her hair for this.

The helmet was made out of foam and then gold leafed and I added real gold glass shards to the front piece. It was made in two parts so that it could be moved up and down to adjust in case the actress needed to move it.