Disney Duster's (and Marce82's) Art

[Disney Duster]

Thank you so much for your comments on the apron and hearth, Brelly! It's funny, me and Marcelo had to look up the word bellows, too! I am so glad you felt my apron really fit the character, that is one of the most important things in costume design. I used to not care for the Cinderella Castle mosaics because they looked so different from the film. As an adult, I find them pretty amazingly gorgeous and creative. I guess their beauty is like the beauty of Sleeping Beauty most people only appreciate as adults.

Next drop: Jack's house interior.

The fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is the only Into the Woods fairy tale never found in Grimm's tales. It is English, not German, and yet I used German folk art on the chimney and in some costume design for Jack's section of the production! In fact, the leaves that are like hearts on Jack's jacket kind of fit that. I just feel peasant folk art fits the farm people thing in that tale.

"More than anything!"

[Mooky]

I know next to nothing about Into the Woods (I’ve only seen the movie version), but I do love your collaboration. The artwork is wonderful! Whenever I see the thread has been updated with a new post, I scroll down to the pic and try to guess the actor/actress before I read the answer.

Keep up the good work both of you!

[Disney Duster]

Thank you so much for your comments, Mooky! If you ever want to see the original way Into the Woods was for free, you can right here! But it's like 2 and a half hours just so you know haha. I love your idea of scrolling and trying to guess the celebrity! Costumed people will return in just two more drops.

Next drop: The Baker's cottage exterior.

Once again perhaps more medieval than 18th century, but maybe it works in the 18th century, I am not sure. I incorporated trees for the woods relation.

"I wish we had a child!"

[UmbrellaFish]

I like that you have incorporated the “woods” into the set design. The houses aren’t just built from lumber, they are still very recognizable as trees with trunks and limbs. I like the reminder that even at home, you are still “in the woods.”

Mooky, I will vouch for the video production Duster shared! The movie I don’t feel is awful but it’s pretty lifeless. That stage recording is a much better representation of the material. I feel similarly about Sweeney Todd and its filmed stage production vs the movie adaptation. I feel like most of Sondheim’s works were turned into really unsatisfactory movies— with the exception of both West Side Story’s.

[Disney Duster]

Thanks, Brelly! Glad you got the "built from the woods" thing! I hope I am not ruining the metaphor by their houses being woodsy but not yet in the woods of life?

I actually love the Sweeney Todd movie adaptation, and think it's good even after seeing the filmed stage show. And even though the Into the Woods movie is just ok compared to the filmed stage version, I love to watch it once or twice a month drinking lots of Mountain Dew during it lol. It's unhealthy the amount I drink but it's become one of my favorite things to do, because it is the live-action film with my favorite costumes, beating out Cinderella (2015)! My favorite live-action film costume ever is the Witch's when transformed. It looks like it is made of ribbons forming it! The costume designer was aiming for the look of gnarled trees, she said. Also of note, Disney's Divinity hates the costume, reminding him of "Doctor Seuss", but I find it creative and beautiful. But even the costume designer said it was "not in the best taste", so he can feel the reason he doesn't like it is his taste is good! Another odd thing is the costume has two versions, one with the sleeves high on the shoulders with a more enclosed neckline, and one off-the-shoulders. Really, only the off-the-shoulder one (the right picture) looks beautiful to me.


Anywho, the Baker's cottage, interior:

"I want a child."

[UmbrellaFish]

I think that’s an oven, right? Is that heart design based on research or is it an original idea? I love it!! If it’s based on real ovens, I’d love to see any reference material you can share!! So cozy. Love the vibes.

[Disney Duster]

Thanks, Brelly! It is supposed to be an oven, but you made me realize, I never put in an oven door! Gah! Well, maybe sometime later I will add it. I thought of a heart-shaped stove/oven very early in the project, I never saw it anywhere else! I also use a lot of hearts in my designs, it seems...haha.

Next drop is a character again!: Cinderella's Stepmother in her underwear!

The Stepmother is based on Miranda Richardson! I really do use hearts a lot. Her stays (corset) is a literal "vile and black" heart.

"You wish to go the the festival?!"

[UmbrellaFish]

Thanks, Brelly! It is supposed to be an oven, but you made me realize, I never put in an oven door! Gah! Well, maybe sometime later I will add it. I thought of a heart-shaped stove/oven very early in the project, I never saw it anywhere else! I also use a lot of hearts in my designs, it seems...haha.

Very clever concept!! Good job!

Stepmother is so risque!!

[Disney Duster]

Thanks so much Brelly! I guess I wanted the Baker's cottage to be a place of love. And haha, love the comment about the Stepmother!

Next drop: Florinda, in her underwear.

Florinda is based on Margot Robbie! "All three were beautiful of face.." She has a crinoline cage for under her ballgown!

"Look at your nails!"

[blackcauldron85]

The sack of flour in the baker's home looks sad. I only saw the film once so I am not so aware of all Into the Woods, but why are they in their undies? I love the colors (hot pink and black is so good!) and their hair and their shoes and their... robes? But I don't get the undies reference.

[Disney Duster]

Lol you are so right about the sack of flower, Amy! So, they are in their underwear because they are getting ready for the ball! They are also kinda like how pajamas were back then, I think. Thank you for your comments!

Next drop: Lucinda in her underwear!

Lucinda is based on Samara Weaving. Her skirts are different from Florinda's. She also has the crinoline cage for under her ballgown.

"Look at your dress!"

[Disney Duster]

Next drop: Jack's Mother.

We based her on Bette Davis! Once again, though an English fairy tale, German folk art adorns her apron. A caraco jacket floats next to her for when she goes into the woods...

"Jack, on the other hand, had no father, and his mother..."

[UmbrellaFish]

I tried to guess who the actor was without reading the description, and it took me a second, then I realized— Bette Davis!

Most of the costumes and sets have had a wonderfully, cozy, fairytale vibe. Are you familiar with cottage core? This seems like a peak cottage core production of ITW.

[Disney Duster]

You guessed it, good job! I looked up a little of cottage core - I think that is a perfect description!

Up next is Little Red Riding Hood!

I wanted some Black representation, so I had her based on Skai Jackson, recommended by people here! Her fairy tale section is red, but I gave her some blue for innocence and contrast with her cape. Fun Fact: The Grimm's version of the tale is actually called Little Red Cap, not Riding Hood, but this musical tells the Grimm's version of the story, so it seems Sondheim and Lapine were making these characters kind of representations of all the best known versions of the characters.

"Why, come in little girl."

[Disney Duster]

Next up is Florinda in her 1st night of the ball gown!

Her theme colors are purples, and she says, "Never wear mauve at a ball", so this 18th century ballgown is mauve, a pale purple. Her theme is also flowers, because of "flor" in her name, thus purple rosettes.

"Hurry up and do my hair, Cinderella."

[Jules]

Well done, both of you! What a wonderful initiative! I feel so silly for having neglected the "Off-Topic" sub-forum for so long.

Like Mooky, I also know next to nothing about Into the Woods. (I haven't even watched the movie, but as a musician I am keen to explore Sondheim in the future.)

Will definitely check in to this thread from time to time. This is what UD/DVDizzy should be about!

[Disney Duster]

Wow, Jules, I am honored by your comments!

Sondheim's best work is Sweeney Todd, bet you'll be ecstatic sinking your teeth into that one!

Next drop: Lucinda in her 1st night of the ball gown.

She says, "Or pink!" when talking about what not to wear to a ball, so she wore pink the first time! Her theme is ribbons and bows, all because the "luc" in her name sounds like "lace" to me which reminds me of ribbons.

"Here, I found a little tear, Cinderella."

[blackcauldron85]

I love the pink and gold together as well! You two really have a good idea of what colors pop and go together! Red Riding Hood looks cute - again, the colors pop. For the sisters' ballgowns, can you explain a bit about the structure of the dresses? There's a cage (?) underneath? And like a slip (?) then the outer dress?

[Disney Duster]

You mean you like their gold hair and pink with it, Amy? So, what 18th century women usually wore for underwear was layers of short skirts and stays (a 18th century precursor to the corset). To make a wider shape at their hips underneath the clothing that was seen, their gowns, they wore paniers, which I believe could sometimes be in cage form. Hope that answers your question!

The red triangular marks on Little Red's dress are supposed to mimic wolf teeth.

Today is one of my favorite characters: The Witch!

She is based on Joan Crawford! But her pretty face is covered by a mask! I also based her wimple or hennin or whatever on a 1600's era series of Witch paintings by Frans Francken, to make her from the 17th century instead of the 18th, to show she is older and can magically live longer. The Witch and Rapunzel section of my production uses blue colors.



"It's the witch from next door!"

[blackcauldron85]

I must have had the nighttime low light on my phone on and I guess Lucinda's ribbons are more pink than gold upon second look. I do love their hair color too, though.

And thank you- that description does make sense!

I absolutely love the Witch's dress! I like the undershirt with the corset and the lavender, the apron!