Everything about a great costume is meant to add to the story of the character and their world. The kinds of textiles and their weight, the way they drape, every little bead or burn or patch of dirt, all adds to the unique story. It is a visualization of the world, and the person wearing it, and is an incredible tool to enhance the depth of the world and story. Rusty McDonald brings his psychology degree, his love of costuming and pattern making, and decades of experience as a performer, to help teach the art of creating costumes rooted realistically in worlds and characters. Every choice in costuming is important, and this panel is for those ready to think about costumes and storytelling in a new way. Whether in the written word or in real life, the way you build a character’s wardrobe and iconic looks can speak volumes about them.
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