CONVERSATIONS IN COLOR

Conversations in Color was inspired by my relationship with my 100 year old friend and portrait artist Ilona Royce Smithkin. Ilona and I both use color in our work, however our appreciation of color goes far beyond the easel. One can choose to see the world in black and white, or one can see it in full COLOR and fully engage with it. We share a very saturated point of view. Ilona draws people’s eyes and in that exchange often reveals what is truly within their spirit. This inspired the graphic eyes that informed the patterns and many silhouettes in the collection. A conversation is verbal, but also visual - I created that exchange by using vibrant colors and contrasting fabrics, like rich silks and velvets against meshes and canvas. The conversation in color extended to edge of the garment, from block printed finishes to velvet bindings.

Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué 4 Ply Silk, Gorgette, and Nylon Dress with Laser Cut Earrings.

Block Print and Velvet Appliqué Mesh and Nylon Top with Laser Cut Plexi Earrings

Blue Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Canvas Screen Printed and Edge Painted Extended Seam Allowance Jacket made from Vintage Army Duffle Bags. Underneath is the Double Layer Block Printed Mesh Dress. Laser Cut Earrings.

Sheer Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress, Block Printed Canvas Tote, and Laser Cut Earrings

Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Dress over Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh and Nylon Top. Laser Cut Earrings.

Blue Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Sheer Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress

Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Block Printed Silk and Mesh Top with Laser Cut Nylon Extended Seam Allowance Pants

Canvas Screen Printed and Edge Painted Extended Seam Allowance Jacket made from Vintage Army Duffle Bags. Underneath is the Double Layer Block Printed Mesh Dress. Laser Cut Earrings.

Block Printed Poly Double Faced Duchess Satin, Mesh, Nylon, and Velvet Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Dress under a Block and Screen Printed Canvas Skirt with Laser Cut Earrings and Bracelett

Canvas Screen Printed and Edge Painted Extended Seam Allowance Jacket made from Vintage Army Duffle Bags. Underneath is the Double Layer Block Printed Mesh Dress. Laser Cut Earrings.

Blue Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué 4 Ply Silk, Gorgette, and Nylon Dress with Laser Cut Earrings.

Block Printed Poly Double Faced Duchess Satin, Mesh, Nylon, and Velvet Dress

Block Printed Mesh Tee Dress under a Block Printed Laser Cut Double Faced Poly Satin Dress

Block Printed Silk and Mesh Top with Laser Cut Nylon Extended Seam Allowance Pants

Blue Block Printed and Velvet Appliqué Mesh Maxi Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Canvas Screen Printed and Edge Painted Extended Seam Allowance Jacket made from Vintage Army Duffle Bags. Underneath is the Block Printed and Laser Cut Orange Double Faced Poly Satin Dress. Laser Cut Earrings.

Block Printed Poly Double Faced Duchess Satin, Mesh, Nylon, and Velvet Dress with Laser Cut Earrings

Block Printed Laser Cut Mesh Vest over Double Layer Block Printed Mesh Dress