Stuck At Prom
Aaliyah H.
16 Rolls
235 Hours
Inspiration:
During the inspiration for my design, I had the idea to go with a bird. A very majestic bird, so often seen in the unique birds of paradise. I wanted to capture part of that beauty as soon as the idea appeared and I ran with it. I crafted design after design on paper, wanting to keep the avian theme but also add a royal starry aesthetic with it. In my younger years, I always looked at prom as a royal ballroom seen in a period piece movie. I wanted to emphasize that status with the royal blue colors and subtle starry avian features. From the tailcoat representing those long tail feathers, the cape was that of resting wings. I wanted those Avian features to show going as far as to make gloves akin to talons. This was certainly a fun project to take part of, and I'm happy I managed it. Though, I'd admit I found myself often struggling, taking long all nighters wondering if I should continue. I found myself wondering if it was even worth it at times, but besides finding joy in my art, in bringing projects to life, the chance of what could happen if I didn't give up kept me going. I had one chance I told myself, and I wasn't going to waste that. Looking back there's things I would've done differently to make this easier knowing what I know now, however I'm happy with the outcome. I'm truly happy I was able to participate and I'm even happier I finished just in time to do so.
