Carlaesthetics

Knits for Christmas 2010

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:00:49 +0000

For Christmas this year I did a bit of knitting. For my sister Nina and my brother in law Damien I made his and hers scarves with personalized embroidery. For Joe I made a beer cozy featuring his favorite football team, Penn State. It is more successful at keeping his hand cozy than his beer, but a bottle sure looks handsome in a turtleneck.

Stitchy Bags – Thank You Anna

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:29:45 +0000

The ANNA THANK YOU Bag

Anna Grace, an up and coming graphics designer, created such an amazing logo for my business Fermata Designs, that I had to figure out a fitting way to thank her. I created this bag using a character Anna designed for a children’s cd and fabric from a pair of wool pants I bought at the Goodwill. Check out more of Anna’s work at The PasteUp.

From the Other Sky Build

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:53:45 +0000

I had the pleasure of designing and creating headpieces for the premier of From the Other Sky composed by Wang Jie. Follow my process from sketches on the back of an envelope to finished headpieces.

From the Other Sky

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:19:25 +0000

“Experiencing human compassion for the first time, a Zodiac Goddess loses her place in the heavens to share her music power with mankind.” – Wang Jie, composer

The American Composers Orchestra premiered From the Other Sky, a narrative song cycle at Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, October 15, 2010. I had the pleasure of designing and creating headpieces to give character to a very talented group of performers. I was even able to make a monkey out of the composer!

Composer: Wang Jie

Coloratura, Soprano: Emily Hindrichs / Mezzo-Soprano: Krysty Swann / Director, Actor: Hugh Sinclair / Keyboards: Wang Jie

Costume Design: Carla Bellisio

Stitchy Bags – The Angela Collection

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:01:19 +0000

Bags are fun to make with fabric remnants and bits of extra trim. Over the years I have made several bags for friends and family as gifts.

The ANGELA Collection

I made these bags for my sister Angela.

Crochet

admin — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:09:16 +0000

Aside from designing, sewing and embroidery, I also knit and crochet! My mother taught me to knit and crochet in high school, and I have been attempting to match her skill since. I am far behind!

Here are a few hats I designed and crocheted for my sister Angela.

Nina and Damien Wedding Details

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:19:21 +0000

My sister Nina married Damien September 26, 2009. I embroidered some sashes for the bridesmaids and some ties for the groomsmen. We linked the wedding party with blues, to make the wedding couple pop in orange. The ladies’ sashes were adorned with leaves flowers and branches. The men’s ties were embroidered with architecture from around Oakland, the couples’ home city. It was a lovely wedding.

The Royal School of Needlework Certificated Course Studies

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:58:55 +0000

I spent the month of July 2010 at Hampton Court Palace learning new skills with The Royal School of Needlework. I studied Jacobean crewel work (left) and silk shading (right). It was an amazing experience; I met so many fantastic artisans. I look forward to completing my certificate next summer when I return.

Fermata Designs Collection Gowns

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:47:16 +0000

Beauty with Heart

Fermata Designs is a bridal gown atelier I began with my good friend Jocelyn Melechinsky. Together we hope to create beautiful, quality gowns that are eco-friendly and one of a kind. Each gown is custom made to the bride’s measurements with the option of additional embellishments such as vintage buttons and trims, embroidery, silk-screen patterns and custom color. For more information on how to purchase your own custom gown visit fermatadesigns.com or email us at contact@fermatadesigns.com

The A.I. Project

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:35:45 +0000

A dance theater project conceived and created by Karen Getz that explores the world of Artificial Intelligence and its relationship with humanity.

Presented by Amy Kaissar and Bristol Riverside Theater

Conceived and created by Karen Getz

Costume Design: Carla Bellisio / Scenic Design: Mark O’Maley / Lighting Design: Shelley Hicklin / Sound Design: Christopher Colucci

Featuring: James Sugg, Dito Van Reigersberg, Dave Jadico, Heather Murphy and Makoto Hirano