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Introduction and Inquiry
Hi Courtney! I came across your post about The Booked Creative, and it immediately caught my attention! I'm planning to join your community, but I wanted to introduce myself and share a little about my work and where I'm hoping to take it. I'm Shelley Novotny, a multidisciplinary designer and artist based in northern Wisconsin. My work centers around sculptural wearable art, imaginative costume design, and one-of-a-kind props, often incorporating reclaimed materials and elements from nature. I've had the opportunity to design and create costumes and props for an independent horror film. Scapegoat and I'm currently collaborating on a theatrical interpretation of Schubert's Winterreise, developing sculptural wearable art that expresses the emotional landscape of the music through costume, movement, and transformation. My work has also expanded into artistic photography, exhibitions, and collaborative productions. A documentary short about my creative journey, Stone Cold Phoenix, recently premiered at the Fresh Coast Film Festival. My larger goal is to bring my wearable art, unconventional costume designs, and unique props into film, television, theater, music productions, and other imaginative projects. I feel I've developed a strong creative foundation, but what I'm missing is the industry knowledge and connections to understand how to access these opportunities, get my work in front of the right people, and become part of larger productions. I'd love to learn from your experience and explore whether your community could help me navigate that next chapter. You can see some of my work at www.shelleynovotny.com. I actually discovered you through your Instagram ad, where you mentioned looking for committed artists interested in breaking into the film industry and that you're building your own crew. That really caught my attention! I just joined The Booked Creative on Skool, and I'm completely new to the platform, so I'm not quite sure where to begin.
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@Courtney Seabrooks THE BOOKED CREATIVE My Creative Direction & Career Goals Shelley Novotny | Designer & Wearable Artist Location: St. Germain, Wisconsin, USA Website: www.shelleynovotny.com Email: [email protected] Who I Am & What I Do I'm a multidisciplinary designer and artist specializing in one-of-a-kind sculptural wearable art, imaginative costumes, accessories, and unique props. My work is inspired by nature, mythology, fantasy, and the emotional connection between people and the stories we tell. I often work with reclaimed textiles, organic materials, and unexpected elements to create pieces that feel as though they belong to another world. What excites me most is bringing a story to life through wearable art. I love creating pieces that do more than simply dress a character. They become part of the storytelling, expressing emotion, personality, transformation, and atmosphere. My ultimate goal is to collaborate with filmmakers, directors, costume designers, and production teams worldwide, creating original wearable art and specialty pieces for their productions. 1. What creative industries do I want to work in? What is my dream gig? My primary interest is film, particularly fantasy, historical, horror, and visually imaginative productions. My dream opportunity would be to receive a commission from a film production to design and create original wearable art, costumes, or sculptural accessories specifically for its characters and storyline. I would love to collaborate internationally with creative teams that appreciate unconventional design, artistic experimentation, and storytelling through costume. I'm also interested in theatrical productions, music videos, and other visual projects where wearable art plays a meaningful role. 2. What specific roles interest me? - Wearable Art Designer - Specialty Costume Designer & Maker - Fantasy and Character Costume Creator - Sculptural Accessories & Prop Artist - Creative Collaborator for Costume and Production Design
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I saw the 1st assignment, took notes and completed it but wasn't sure where to post or send it. What is my next step? Join Premium?
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Wearable myth, symbolic objects, living art. Creating with reclaimed materials, story, and transformation.
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