Summary:
-Multi-Talented, Award-Winning, Artistic Background, Color Coordinated, Detail Oriented, Innovative,Creative, Efficient, Passionate, and Integral. My skills include, but are not limited to: Costume Design, Fashion Design, Wardrobe Styling, Garment Construction, Alterations, Free Form/Pattern Making, Wigs, Accessory/Prop Design, Makeup Artistry, Body Painting, Hair Styling, Drawing/Painting, and Sculpting.
Notable Accomplishments:
-First Place Award Winner in the 15-17 age category of Young American's Bank yearly Young Entrepreneur Competition in 2007. My business was awarded $1000.00 and a mentorship with Richard Lewis of RTL Networks.
Awards & Honors:
-2011: Nominee "Best Makeup Design" Denver Style Awards, Denver Style Expo
-2009: Special Guest Craftsmanship Judge at Izumicon (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
-2009: 4 time Winner of "Picture of the Day" (www.modelmayhem.com)
-2009: 2 time Winner of "Make Up Artist of the Week" (www.modelmayhem.com)
-2008: Honorable Mention in Online Contest (www.deviantart.com)
-2008: Second Place in Online Contest (www.cosplaylab.com)
-2007: First Place at A-Kon (Dallas, Texas)
-2006: Most Original at Opus Fantasy Festival (Denver, Colorado)
-2005: Children's Award at Nan Desu Kan (Denver, Colorado)
-2005: Best Children's Costume at Kunicon (Denver, Colorado)
Print & Media:
-2011: BioGamer Girl Magazine Cover
-2011: UK-based Rebelicious Magazine Issue #03: 4 page spread
-2011: SKORCH Magazine: 6 page spread
-2011: Dark Beauty Magazine, Femme Fatale: 4 page spread
-2011: Giuseppina Magazine Issue #05: 4 page spread
-2011: Bella Petite Magazine: 1 page
-2011: Giuseppina Magazine Issue #04 "Winter:" 8 page spread
-2010: Giuseppina Magazine Issue #03 "Carnevale:" 2 page spread
-2010: Cake Central Magazine: 1 page
-2010: Sorean Magazine: 2 page spread
-2010: Alternative Revolt Magazine: 2 page spread
-2010: Dark Beauty Magazine: 2 page spread
-2010: October 29th Drama Drag Flyer
-2010: June 18th Drama Drag Flyer
-2010: April 30th Drama Drag Flyer
-2010: Giuseppina Magazine Issue 2- Cover, Inside Editorial
-2010: Giuseppina Magazine Issue 1- Image in Porcelain Poet Feature
-2010: Urban Mainstream Magazine: Cover, 8 Page Spread and Interview
-2010: Alt Noir Magazine- GagaTribute Editorial, 1 page
-2009: Alt Noir Magazine - 3 Page spread
-2009: Drama Drag Event Flyer for June
-2009: Drama Drag Event Flyer for May
-2009: Fashion Models Magazine Online Feature
-2008: Westword Artopia
-2008: Costume Maker Magazine
-2008: UK-Based Bizarre Magazine
-2008: Anicoz Cosplay Magazine Issue 2.3
-2008: Gothic Beauty Magazine Issue 26
-2007: Eaglecrest High School Theatrical Production Booklet
-2007: Denver Business Journal
-2007: Yound American's Bank Brochures and Programming Booklet
-2007: Divapreneurs Magazine
-2006: Eaglecrest High School Theatrical Programming Booklet
Experience:
-Owner/Founder of Giuseppina Magazine (2010-Present) Graphic Design & Layout, Content Development & Writing, Editorial, Creative Art Directing
-Owner/Manager of Jessica Rowell LLC, J-Chan's Designs (2005-Present) Hand crafted over 100 custom-made costume designs
-Owner/Manager of Tea Party 4-2 Clothing Label (2007-Present) Limited run clothing inspired by Japanese Gothic Lolita Street Fashion
-Gimme Gimme Pillow Toast (2008-2009) Consignment with Tea Party 4-2 Label
-Raves Oh My Goth (2009) Consignment with J-Chan's Designs Mask Line
-Rebelle Salon (2010) Consignment with Tea Party 4-2 Label
-Freelance Design for Photo Shoots: Character Development & Themes (2007-Present) Costume Design & Styling for over 100 photo shoots
Exhibitions:
-2011: "Unnatural Disaster" Japanese Nuclear Relief Show ft. Taslimur- Los Angeles, Califronia
-2011: "Your Face Here" by Austin Young, Pop tART Gallery- Hollywood, California
-2011: "Skeletor Saves" A Charity Art Show ft. Austin Young- Broadway, New York
-2011: "Black & White" The Center for Fine Art Photography ft. Thomas Traylor- Ft. Collins, Colorado
Shows & Events:
-2010: Fashion Show at 303 Magazine 4th Annual Hair Show Exdo Event Center
-2010: Hair Topia Fashion Show at 5 Degrees
-2010: Denver Pride- Costume Design for Main Stage Performer
-2010: Industry Night Fashion Show at Suite 200
-2010: Vain Salon Give a Dog a Bone Hound Drive
-2009: Vain Salon Dia De La Muertos Art Opening
-2009: Denver Westword Artopia Fashion Show
-2009: Denver Pride- Costume Design for Nina Flowers
-2008: Fu Collective+Gallery Art Installation
-2008: Denver Pride at Beta- Costume Design & Styling for Performers
-2008: Nocturnal Wonderland L.A.- Costume Design for Ms Easy
-2008: Electric Daisy Carnival- Makeup for Team Easy GoGo Dancers
-2007: Display at Young Entrepreneurs Award Ceremony
-2007: Display at Young American's Bank
-2007: Fashion Display at Colorado Gothic Lolita Society Panel
-2007: 50 piece Display at Eaglecrest High School
-2007: Excellence Art Gallery Showing
-2007: Tadashi Hayakawa's "Symphony in Blue" Gallery Showing
-2006: Fashion Display at Eaglecrest High School
-2006: Fashion Display at Eaglecrest High School
Backstage/Set Assistance:
-2010: Drama Drag Teaser Thursday, Makeup, Styling, and Assisted Performer
-2010: Drama Drag (March, April, June), Prepped Costumes, Makeup, Styling, and Assisted Performer
-2009: Drama Drag (May), Prepped Costume and Assisted Performers
-2009: Drama Drag (April), Prep Work and Costume Changes
-2009: Drama Drag (March), Prep Work, Costume Changes, and Props
-2008: "A Company of Wayward Saints," Kept Inventory, Leased Garments, and Styled Props/Accessories
-2007: "Pajama Game," Pulled Costumes, Kept Inventory, and helped Actors with Costume Changes/Props
Television:
-2010: Pit Boss, Season 2: Episode 10 airing on Animal Planet
-2011: RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 3: Episode 1 "Casting Special" airing on LOGOTV and VH1
Music Videos:
-2011: Escape the Fate, "Gorgeous Nightmare" Directed by Robby Starbuck
-2011: SICH, "My Love, My Murder" Directed by James Jaeger
Film:
-2011: Kiss Me Dark feature film, Acid Pop Tart Productions
Celebrities:
- Jade Sotomayor: Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1"
- Lisa D'Amato: Contestant from America's Next Top Model Cycle 5
- Nina Flowers: Female Impersonator, first runner-up on T.V. Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1"
- Prince Poppycock: Entertainer/Musician, finalist on T.V. Reality Series "America's Got Talent Season 5"
- Sophie Simmons: Actress, appeared on T.V. Reality Series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels"
- Shannel: Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1"
- Yara Sofia: Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V. Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3"
Performers:
- Felony Misdemeanor: Female Impersonator, RuPaul's Drag Race Exceptional Queen
- LaCholita: Latina International Burlesque Performer
- Lil' Miss Firefly: Cirque Performer, appeared on Lifetime's "Secret Lives of Women"
- Ms Easy: GoGo Dancer, Choreographer, Performer
- Perish Dignam: International Male Fetish Performer, appeared on Travel Channel's "Extreme Miami Hotspots"
- Sebastian Mazur: Dancer, Choreographer, Entertainer
DJ/Musicians:
- Darya Dasha: Front woman of SICH, Songwriter, Vocalist
- Elena: Front woman of Demona Mortiss , Songwriter, Vocalist
- Fetish Dolly: DJ, Songwriter, Vocalist, Dominatrix, Burlesque Performer
- Lea Luna: DJ, Songwriter, Vocalist
Porn Stars:
-Ela Darling, Lesbian Porn
-Danni Daniels, Transsexual Dominatrix
Photographers:
- Adam Bonilla, Conan Soranno of Addicted Image, Ama Lea, As You Wish Photography, Austin Young, Beth Sanders, Bogdan Photography, Blue Eclipse Photography, Blue Sparrow Photography, James Stolzenbach formerly of Brand New Inc, Brett Seeley Photography, C.E. Snider Photography, Clint Earhart, Craig Barnes of Imaginary Media, Craig Thomson, Deanna Gomes Photography, Don Hales Photography, Dreams in Glossy, Eurobeat King of Cosplay.com, Frunkle House Photography, Grant Leighton, Images by Marions, Jamais Vu Photography, James Jaeger of a2pix, JEBKA Photography, Jennifer Erickson, Jessica Walker of Porcelain Poet Photography, Jezarac Photography, Jodajen Photograph, Junichi Arakawa of Pixel Art Photography, Laura Vasilion, Lotus Josephine Photography, Kay Tindell Photography, Kevin Kertz Photography, Kelsey Bigelow Photograpy, Marc Hathaway Photography, Mark Hayes Photography, Mel Haynes Photography, Michale Riedel, Peter, Ric Colgan of Byte Studio, Rico Mass of Blueridge Photography, Rowynn Michelle Dumont Photography, S.H. Photography, Shawnshell Photo, Shelly Doss Photography, SkyPirate Photography, Taslimur, Tim Morehead of Visual Ramblings, They Call Me Joe, Thomas Traylor, True Photography, Vandavauk.
Makeup Artists:
- Antonio Esteban, Bad News Doll, CalicoPiratePixie, Cast of Thousands, Heathyrre Kautz, Helen Yavich, Maria McGregor, Mathu Anderson, Nadine Romero of The Vanity Dollz, Sally Walker of Alchemy Mineral Blends, Teal Druda.
Hair Stylists:
-Ergun Tercan (Owner of Tuana Hair Design), Tiffany Giovanini (Rockstar Industries Inc.), Tina McKeever (Owner of Vain Salon).
Alternative Models:
- Aradia Ardor, Amy Delacroux, Anita Joy, Engel Schrei, Fefe Amazing, Hazmat, Hello Batty, Kelly Eden, Lacy Soto, Scar, Sixx Ugly,Twigglet, Velocity, Zoetica Ebb.
Agency Models:
- Alexandra Mathews, Carleen Laronn, Luccia Cafiero, Katya V Vall, Jesse Holland, Morgan Ahola, Oumou Diacko, Shannon Von Eschen, Valeri Kimbro.
Catalog Models:
- Alexandria Jo, Annika Von Lee, Amber, Amber Tolchin, Audi Anderson, Brie McConnell , Caitlin Huck, Carson Lee, Cassey Flammond, CourtLyn Cannan, Courtney Roxanne, Cody Oldham, Darren Dean, David Omstead, Doug Clark, Elizabeth Maiden, Forlorn Vampire, Froze, Ivy Slime , Jayla Murray, Kari Tanner, Kylea Killen, Larisa Grace, Lois Maiden, Marianna Solis, Melodye Joy, Myriah Riedel, Sean Johnson, Suji Bee, Tiffany Booker, Toni Morris, Tomoko, Tricia Lorrene, Vivian Nguyen, Yazyth Barbosa.