Kwei-lin, Greg and Lori

Kwei-lin Lum, her husband Greg Urbach and Lori Lawson.

From here on, if someone in a photo has a blog or web site I'll create a live-link for the name -- just click and you'll find out more about the artist and his or her work.

And if you see your name without a link, send me the web address and I'll create one.

Paula and Wilma

Two dynamite ladies: Paula Sherrick and Wilma Goss.

Jan and Samy

 Jan McKay and Samy Odin.

Jan, Tom and Deanna

Jan McKay, Tom Tierney and Deanna Williams.

Happy New Year

I can't think of a better way to segue into 2010 than with a few snapshots of our dress-up night during the convention. Many of us participated in a mask-making workshop and the results paid homage to Las Vegas in grand style. Above, Jim Howard.

 

Jan McKay, David Wolfe and Scott Jorgenson. 

 

Jenny had a mask of a different sort: a 60s-style maquillage to complement her swinging 60s costume and hair. A fabulous look that reminded me of the British pop star Cilla Black, c.1965. That's Gregg Nystrom and Karry Fuller behind her.

 

 Bruce Patrick Jones and Lorna Currie Thomopoulos.

Generational Chinese Family

I've saved the best for last: Susie Trout's phenomenal Generational Chinese Family, commissioned when she lived in China more than a decade ago. The figures are everyday people and the wardrobe includes contemporary and traditional costumes, and even a Red Guard uniform from the Mao era. (Thanks to Kwei-lin who allowed me to quote from her excellent summary.) This won the Competition's Grand Award. Just another example of the wonders to be seen at the Convention Competition.

 

 

A mid-19th century paper doll

Jan McKay won a first place ribbon for this lovely set. My guess is  c.1850s-1860s. I haven't been able to find any ID for it. Jan, do tell us more. Gorgeous color and artwork. Love the scenes that complete each outfit. Fairy tale set? Tuck? German? French?