magazines for dancing inspiration
Flipping through magazines is a choreographed passion of mine. I quickly fan through seeking something that will ignite my next creative idea.
When I saw these images of girls dancing, I cut out their bodies and filled them with ink lines and drawings because I was inspired to capture the energy of the movement.
These magazine cut outs became preliminary sketches for a photoshoot I wanted to do. Originally I wanted to do a dance sequence of myself and then cut out my own body and sketch shapes and patterns to express the energy of the movement.
So I went ahead and planned a shoot with photographer Kevin Thom. I liked the images we created so much I’ve left them as they are for now. Who knows maybe I will still cut out the body shapes and sketch something in, in the meantime I’m enjoying the energy of the sequence.
Laura Hollick dancing. Photo by Kevin Thom. Hair/makeup Sue Upton
Can you feel the energy in this dance sequence? Do you think adding the sketches in the body shape would add another dimension to the images?
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Creativity is becoming a much more collaborative experience these days
Tags: dancing, kevin thom, magazine inspiration, photoshoot, Sue Upton, wilding dancing
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January 5th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
My personal fave is the bottom-right one. I want it as a tattoo. LOL
January 6th, 2010 at 5:41 am
I can see a video installation with fast-moving shots projected in the dress space
January 6th, 2010 at 7:37 am
It’s fun that with the black dress as an outline, we can fill in the blanks ourselves!
August 13th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
What a cool idea, Laura! I like idea of capturing movement with a still camera.
The images are lovely, dynamic, and interesting!
Hugs,
Linda
August 14th, 2010 at 3:00 am
Laura,
Your creative genius never fails to amaze me. I love the flow that you captured and I imagine that there are many more creative downloads that are ready to come through from your images.
Many thanks,
Jennifer
August 14th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Hi Laura,
The pictures are captivating. I vote to see them with the added sketches. However they are perfect as is!
Kiyla Fenell
http://www.theultimatestaffingsuccesssystem.com
August 14th, 2010 at 9:06 am
LOVE it, Laura! Reminds me of the photo shoot I did for my current avatar. I’m with Kevin and like the drama of the black dress and our own imaginations! XO, Katherine
Life Blossoming Systems
August 14th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Laura, the shots are amazing! Movement, passion, grace, freedom. I love the movement of your hair. I do like the photos as they are, AND I’m intrigued by the original idea. Please share if/when you do it!
Sending love,
Grace
August 14th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
“Choreographed passion” — haha — I need to use that!
I like the photos as is…so cool!!! -Carmen
August 14th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I love them as is too Laura, but I’m a person who loves all kinds of variation and lots of it. I think both would have their place, besides you have my curiosity tweeked and I wanna see it!
B.U.T.full
Lynn
August 15th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
You always inspire me Laura. The dance sequence is so beautiful and lively. I’m thinking of a scrapbook page that I want to complete based on your dance sequence. Thanks so much!
August 15th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
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August 16th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Laura,
The are absolutely lovely. You are stunning as always. I’d love to see what you mean by adding sketches. Your work always inspires me.
Write on!~
Lisa
August 16th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I am so happy that you shared these photos because I love the energy in each one! I would never think to add sketches to create a 3rd dimension which is why I am always drawn to your abundance of creativity.
August 16th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Laura –
these are awesome! I can definitely feel the movement. I say leave them as is!! I love the one on the bottom-left.
Patricia
August 16th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
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August 19th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Laura,
You are brilliant.
Mitch