Jessica Rowell LLC, J-Chan's Designs
Summary:
-Multi-Talented, Award-Winning, Artistic Background, Color Coordinated, Detail Oriented, Innovative,Creative, Efficient, Passionate, and Integral. My skills include, but are not limited to: Costume Design, Wardrobe Styling, Garment Construction, Alterations, Free Form/Pattern Making, Wigs, Accessory/Prop Design, Makeup Artistry, Drawing/Painting, and Sculpting.
Notable Accomplishments:
-First Place Award Winner in the 15-17 age category of Young American's Bank yearly Young Entrepreneur Competition in 2007. My business was awarded $1000.00 and a mentorship with Richard Lewis of RTL Networks.
Awards & Honors:
2009: Special Guest Craftsmanship Judge at Izumicon (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
2009: 4 time Winner of "Picture of the Day" (www.modelmayhem.com)
2009: 2 time Winner of "Make Up Artist of the Week" (www.modelmayhem.com)
2008: Honorable Mention in Online Contest (www.deviantart.com)
2008: Second Place in Online Contest (www.cosplaylab.com)
2007: First Place at A-Kon (Dallas, Texas)
2006: Most Original at Opus Fantasy Festival (Denver, Colorado)
2005: Children's Award at Nan Desu Kan (Denver, Colorado)
2005: Best Children's Costume at Kunicon (Denver, Colorado)
Print & Media:
2009: Alt Noir Magazine - 3 Page spread
2009: Drama Drag Event Flyer for June
2009: Drama Drag Event Flyer for May
2009: Fashion Models Magazine Online Feature
2008: Westword Artopia
2008: Costume Maker Magazine
2008: UK-Based Bizarre Magazine
2008: Anicoz Cosplay Magazine Issue 2.3
2008: Gothic Beauty Magazine Issue 26
2007: Eaglecrest High School Theatrical Production Booklet
2007: Denver Business Journal
2007: Yound American's Bank Brochures and Programming Booklet
2007: Divapreneurs Magazine
2006: Eaglecrest High School Theatrical Programming Booklet
Experience:
-Owner/Manager of Jessica Rowell LLC, J-Chan's Designs (2005-Present) Hand crafted over 100 custom-made costume designs
-Owner/Manager of Tea Party 4-2 Clothing Label (2007-Present) Limited run clothing inspired by Japanese Street Fashion
-Gimme Gimme Pillow Toast (2008-2009) Consignment with Tea Party 4-2 Label
-Freelance Design for Photo Shoots (Character Development & Themes) Costume Design & Styling for over 100 photo shoots
Shows & Events:
-2010: Vain Salon Give a Dog a Bone Hound Drive
-2009: Vain Salon Dia De La Muertos Art Opening
-2009: Denver Westword Artopia Fashion Show
-2008: Fu Collective+Gallery Art Installation
-2007: Display at Young Entrepreneurs Award Ceremony
-2007: Display at Young American's Bank
-2007: Fashion Display at Colorado Gothic Lolita Society Panel
-2007: 50 piece Display at Eaglecrest High School
-2007: Excellence Art Gallery Showing
-2007: Tadashi Hayakawa's "Symphony in Blue" Gallery Showing
-2006: Fashion Display at Eaglecrest High School
-2006: Fashion Display at Eaglecrest High School
Backstage/Set Assistance:
-2009: Drama Drag (May), Prepped Costumed and Assisted Performers
-2009: Drama Drag (April), Prep Work and Costume Changes
-2009: Drama Drag (March), Prep Work, Costume Changes, and Props
-2008: "A Company of Wayward Saints," Kept Inventory, Leased Garments, and Styled Props/Accessories
-2007: "Pajama Game," Pulled Costumes, Kept Inventory, and helped Actors with Costume Changes/Props
Celebrities, Performers, and DJs:
-Felony Misdemeanor: Female Impersonator, cast member of Drama Drag
-Fetish Dolly: DJ, Songwriter, Vocalist, Dominatrix, Burlesque Performer
-Jade Sotomayor: Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race"
-Jenae Bordeaux: Female Impersonator, cast member of Drama Drag
-LaCholita: Latina International Burlesque Performer
-Lea Luna: DJ, Songwriter, Vocalist
-Lil' Miss Firefly: Cirque Performer, appeared on Lifetime's "Secret Lives of Women"
-Ms Easy: GoGo Dancer, Choreographer, Performer
-Nina Flowers: Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V. Reality "Series RuPaul's Drag Race"
-Perish Dignam: International Male Fetish Performer, appeared on Travel Channel's "Extreme Miami Hotspots"
-Sebastian Mazur Dancer, Choreographer, Entertainer
-Shannel Female Impersonator, appeared on T.V Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race"
Photographers:
-Beth Sanders http://www.bethphotography.com/
-Brand New Inc. http://www.modelmayhem.com/brandnewphotography
-Brett Seeley Photography http://brettseeleyphoto.com/
-C.E. Snider Photography http://www.cesphoto.com/
-Craig Thomson http://www.modelmayhem.com/CraigThomson
-Don Hales Photography http://donhalesphotography.com/index2.php
-Dreams in Glossy
-Eurobeat King (Cosplay.com)
-Frunkle House Photography
-Grant Leighton
-Images by Marions
-Jamais Vu Photography
-JEBKA Photography
-Jessica Walker of Porcelain Poet Photography
-Jezarac Photography
-Jodajen Photography
-Junichi Arakawa of Pixel Art Photography
-Laura Vasilion
-Kay Tindell Photography
-Kevin Kertz Photography
-Kelsey Bigelow Photography
-Mark Hayes Photography
-Mel Haynes Photography
-Michale Riedel
-Ric Colgan of Byte Studio
-Rico Mass of Blueridge Photography
-Shawnshell Photo
-Shelly Doss Photography
-SkyPirate Photography
-Taslimur
-Tim Morehead of Visual Ramblings
-Vandavauk
Makeup Artist:
-Bad News Doll
-CalicoPiratePixie
-Femme Artistry
Notable Models:
-Anita Joy (Poison)
-Katya V Vall:
-Kelly Eden (Gardiner)
-Velocity:
-Zoetica Ebb: