Birds of Paradise Costumes for Mardi Gras 2020; Both costumes designed and handmade by artist.

Bird of Paradise mask for Mardi Gras 2020; handmade by artist

Red Dragon costume for Mardi Gras 2019; vest handmade by artist

Harlequin costume for Mardi Gras 2019; Pants, shirt, vest, hat, and collar designed and handmade by artist; shoes decorated by artist.

Harlequin costume for Mardi Gras 2019; detail

Harlequin costume for Mardi Gras 2019; detail

Strawberry Costume for New Orleans Southern Decadence Parade 2019

Strawberry headpiece for New Orleans Southern Decadence Parade 2019; cardboard, red acrylic paint, plastic berries, foam, ribbon, and fringe.

Strawberry costume for New Orleans Southern Decadence Parade 2019; skirt and bra detail. Costume designed and handmade entirely by artist.

Strawberry bra for New Orleans Southern Decadence Parade 2019; wire, plastic berries, ribbon.

Strawberry bra for New Orleans Southern Decadence Parade 2019; detail.

Ghost Mermaid Costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017; Mixed media including tulle, synthetic fabric, hula hoops, ribbon, sea shells, lace, umbrella, wire, and more

Bra and bottom; Mixed media including synthetic fabric, ribbon, wire, seashells, plastic plants, and more; 2017

Bra and bottom; Mixed media including synthetic fabric, ribbon, wire, seashells, plastic plants, and more; 2017

Wire base with seashells, rhinestones, plastic plants, and ribbon straps; 2017

Wire base with seashells, rhinestones, plastic plants, and ribbon straps; 2017

Felt and plastic base, beads, seashells, plastic pants, white acrylic paint, ostrich feather, birdcage netting and more; 2017

Felt and plastic base, beads, seashells, plastic pants, white acrylic paint, ostrich feather, birdcage netting and more; 2017

Ghost Mermaid Costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017: action shot. Costume designed and handmade by artist.

Ghost Mermaid Group Costumes for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017: action shot. Costumes designed and handmade by artist.

Ghost Mermaid costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017. Vest, belt, pantaloons and hat designed and handmade by artist.

Ghost Mermaid Costumes for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017. Costumes designed and handmade by artist.

Ghost Mermaid Costume fo Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017; shot onsite by local photographer.

Ghost Pirate Mermaid costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2017; detail of eyepatch, handmade with synthetic fabric, plastic studs, and elastic.

Angler Fish Mermaid headpiece for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2016; headpiece made from self hardening clay, seashells, silver paint and LED lights.

Alligator Mermaid costume for Coney Island Mermaid parade 2016; vest, pants, and arm bands handmade by artist.

Alligator Mermaid Costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2016. Vest, pants, belt, arm bands, and gun holster handmade by artist.

Alligator vest handmade by artist

Pirate Mermaid costume for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2015. Headpiece, bra top, and bottoms designed and handmade by artist; synthetic fabric, found objects, feather boa, seashells, plastic plants, silver paint, and more.

Pirate Mermaid crown detail for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2015.

Pirate Mermaid crown detail for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2015.

Pirate Mermaid crown detail for Coney Island Mermaid Parade 2015.