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Character and costume concept Illustrator | Artwork COPYRIGHT of respective studios | AKA The Graphite Gangster | Quietly getting on with it..........
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The story behind Wicked’s costumes! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for LightBox Expo, the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Tickets on sale now! (link in bio) Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio) @phil_boutte @darrelljwarner @paultazewell Moderator: Aidan Kelley
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Wicked’s Oscar-winning Costume Designer’s full-circle moment Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for LightBox Expo, the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Tickets on sale now! (link in bio) Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio) @phil_boutte @darrelljwarner @paultazewell Moderator: Aidan Kelley
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How Elphaba’s wardrobe reflects her transformation Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for LightBox Expo, the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Tickets on sale now! (link in bio) Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio) @phil_boutte @darrelljwarner @paultazewell Moderator: Aidan Kelley
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How an Oscar-winning costume designer builds a world! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for LightBox Expo, the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. Tickets on sale now! (link in bio) Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio) @phil_boutte @darrelljwarner @paultazewell Moderator: Aidan Kelley
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From the sketchbook to your shopping cart.    Celebrate the artistry behind Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell with apparel, accessories, prints and more featuring the work of acclaimed costume designer @PaulTazewell and costume concept illustrator @DarrellJWarner. Which piece are you taking home first?   Visit link in @griffinmsi’s bio to shop the collection today! Paul Tazewell Pattern Adult Hoodie, $64.99 Elphaba’s Hat Tote, $39.99 Paul Tazewell Pattern Mug, $24.99 Glinda 8x10 Poster, $19.99
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🙌🏻 We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Mary McGuiggan and The Gathering for asking us to host this year’s event here in the Sperrins, to help us shine light on our campaign and what is at stake. A huge thank you to all our own Save The Moat community members for the work, care and commitment you have put in, and for continuing to shine a light on what is happening here. After 7 months of planning and hard work, it was incredible to see it all come together so beautifully. And beyond that, meeting and connecting with so many special and like minded people was something we will carry with us for a long time. It meant a great deal to us, not only because this is such a beautiful and special place, but because it gave people the chance to come here, stand in this landscape, and see for themselves what is at stake if this wind factory proposal goes ahead. This was an opportunity to highlight what is happening in our area and what now threatens these mountains, rivers, peatlands, heritage and communities. Too often people only hear about these proposals in documents, headlines or passing conversations. But when you come here and experience this place for yourself, you understand why it matters so much and why so many of us are fighting to protect it. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came, listened, spoke, supported and stood with us. It was powerful to see so many people gathering in solidarity, not just for the Sperrins AONB, but for all the places and communities facing destruction in the name of so called progress. Thank you to The Gathering for helping shine a light on what is happening here and for creating space for these conversations to be had where they belong…..in nature, in community, and on the land itself. We would also like to give a special thank you to Damien Devine for everything you have done. Your knowledge is second to none, and we are so grateful to you for highlighting Silverbrook Mills as a venue for us to host the 21st Gathering. Thank you as well for all the work you put in, alongside the local community, to help get everything ready. The fight to protect the Sperrins continues……
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Opening tomorrow, Tuesday 12th May. 'Crucifixion. Be Still. Be Present.' A collection of striking watercolour paintings by award winning artist Darrell Warner that raise awareness of the fragility of our indigenous wildlife. With the natural world under threat this show questions our collective relationship with Mother Nature. . On display 12th May - 21st June Tues-Sun 10am-5pm. . Alongside his solo show, we will be hosting a 'meet the artist' all day Saturday 23rd May, for this you can join us in the gallery space with general admission and meet the artist while you are here. Or join us for an illustrated evening talk by Darrell on Saturday 12th June. For further details and to book our scheduled Wallsworth evening 'Spinning Plates' head to our website or follow the link in our bio. . . #natureinart #artist #wildlife #art #inspiredbynature #museum #gallery
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🌙 The Prince of my Heart 🧹 • One of the deleted scenes had Elphaba flying away with Fiyero on the broom and I really wanted to visualize it. This artwork has a slightly more stylized look which I love and I hope you do too! • I decided to draw this Ozian frame around it made out of the yellow brick road, the most significant flowers mentioned in Wicked, and a bunch of other references. • #digitalart #wicked #procreate #cynthiaerivo #jonathanbailey One of the deleted scenes involved Elphaba running away with Fiyero on the broom and I really wanted to visualize it. I hope you like it! I decided to draw this Ozian frame around it made out of the yellow brick road, the most significant flowers mentioned in Wicked, and a bunch of other nods.
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🌷🌪️🌈 At first I was upset that about the descision to not show Dorothy’s face in Wicked but I’m happy that it gave me the opportunity to interprete her how I see her. Her presence is so recognizable that it transcends the need for her face to even be shown. Pretty iconic right? Since my curiosity to about her was so strong I knew it’d be fun to imagine her personality and give her the spotlight! Her costume may be overlooked, but it is beautifully designed head to toe, the different layers of the pinafore create that instantly recognizable silhouette. Chefs kiss! And so recreating it and the gingham fabric was so exciting to me, I had the best time at the sewing machine ever😁 • #ooakbarbie #wickedforgood #thewizardofoz #custombarbie #ooakartist
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This week we opened Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. I knew it would be an emotional moment to cut the ribbon — but I didn’t expect to see hundreds of young people immediately lined up, waiting to walk through the exhibit. That was overwhelming in the best way. My hope is that this exhibition, which shares my life, work, and creative process, sparks curiosity and possibility for the next generation of creative thinkers — whether their path leads them toward art, science, or something in between. I’m deeply grateful to the extraordinary team at the Museum of Science and Industry who built this experience alongside me and my co-curator, Rachel V. Ivey. From gallery design and costume presentation to lighting, media, script, project management, and the educational programming still to come and the Paul Tazewell Design pop up in the museum store!!! - their care and attention to detail made this a truly multidimensional experience. I hope you’ll visit more than once — there is so much to see, feel, and discover. @iveydesign
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One of my favorite costumes created for #Wicked: For Good is the Wizard’s dressing gown. Led by the impeccable Ruth Mongey @ruthmongeycostume, this piece was a lesson in patience and restraint — how to extend a single, beautifully sourced textile into a costume with depth, longevity, and presence. The fabric does the heavy lifting, and our work was to honor it. Jeff Goldblum, of course, instinctively knew how to inhabit the gown — finding the angles that reveal every detail without ever forcing it. As you scroll, you’ll see how the textile becomes both pattern and canvas: cut back, shaped, then subtly embellished and embroidered, including the Oz button motif that threads through characters across both films. It’s quiet, deliberate work — and meant to endure.
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A few reflections in celebration of Ian Wallace and his remarkable team — including Ella McEwan — who created Glinda’s wedding dress for #Wicked: For Good. This is a defining moment in the story, and the costume needed to carry that sense of ceremony. As Glinda moves through the Hall of Grandiosity and down the steps, her gown echoes the quiet grandeur of historic royal weddings — seemingly simple in shape, yet full of meaning. Her 25-meter veil, topped with a crystallized butterfly tiara, is edged with dimensional butterflies that trace the hem and rise around her. We leaned into the symbolism of metamorphosis — a reminder of transformation, emergence, and new beginnings. The skirt is built from layers of tulle, nylon net, and silk organza, and the asymmetrical bodice, though understated, is set with stones and sequins placed one by one. It was a joy to collaborate with artisans who brought such care and precision to every detail. Their craft is felt in every movement of this dress. #CelebrateTheMakers Illustrations: @darrelljwarner Videos: @bbembroidery @ellamcewan_lines @ian.frazer.wallace
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