BIOGRAPHY: Welcome! My name is Jessica Rowell; I'm a 20 year old self-taught Costume Designer, Makeup Artist, and Hair Stylist with 5 years experience in the trade. I own Tea Party 4-2 and J-Chan's Designs; a Denver-based costuming business specializing in catering to aspiring and/or professional Models, Performers, Entertainers, Photographers, Agencies, and Theater Directors. We are an award-winning business who has been recognized by Young American's Bank. Our clientele includes a long list of agency represented models, professional photographers, internationally recognized performers, T.V reality stars, and internet celebrities. Our costumes are award-winning and have been featured in numerous press releases both regional, national, and international. J-Chan's Designs' core services include custom-made costume designs, wigs, accessories and props; we also offer styling services which include makeup application, body painting, hairstyling, wardrobe styling, and creative/art directing for photo shoots. We strive to produce high-quality garments that showcase a superior level of creativity, use of color, and accuracy in the recreation of a specific era, theme, concept, or source. Our purpose is to bring your vision to life through the process of translating an idea or concept into a tangible 3-dimensional item. J-Chan's Designs' vision is to embrace the imaginative realm, by introducing fantastical characters, concepts, and colors that are current in the Fashion and Art Industries. We are committed to administering creativity, innovation, quality, efficiency, and integrity. Ultimately, our business goal is to continually offer our clients custom-made products and styling services at an affordable and reasonable price, while our business continues to improve and grow in refining our skills over the years to come.
Thank you for your interest,
Jessica Rowell LLC, Manager
TRAVEL:
-Atlantic City, New Jersey: December-February
-Los Angeles, California: March
-Seattle, Washington: TBA
-San Francisco, California: TBA
CALENDAR:
11/17/09: Client Meeting-Sebastian
11/18/09: Client Meeting- Marion McKuzins
11/19/09: Meeting with 3 Little Birds Salon
11/21/09: Shanny V
11/23/09: Anikka Von Lee
12/10/09: Vain Salon Charity Event
RATES: Limited trade opportunities are available via casting calls. Primarily seeking professional collaboration, Tear Sheets, and Paid Assignments only. When inquiring please be as direct and straight forward as possible. Messages should be sent to jessica@jchansdesigns.com. My rates can be viewed
here. ADD ME ON MYSPACE, please include you found me on MM, thanks!
SHOP J-CHAN'S DESIGNS You can purchase my items via Etsy:
I'm a proud member of the 5th List (Mentor in Makeup). This is an open invite for Makeup Artists to get the opportunity to contact me with questions in regard to Makeup and/or Body Painting. I'm very interested in sharing my knowledge and perspective, so please feel free to send me a message if you are in need of help and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
TESTIMONIALS:
"Jessica's designs are creative and artsy. One of a kind talent! She's always a pleasure to work with."
-Amber (#5322)
"Just wanted to say that I got my dress this morning and it is beautiful!!! It fits like a dream
Thank you so much!!!!!"
-Tara (#791625)
Jessica is amazingly talented and FANTASTIC to work with! Her and her passion for her work inspire me! She is so creative and her positive, professional, attitude makes her an absolute pleasure to work with. I look forward to being able to work with and collaborate with her more before she hits the runways globally!-Tina VAIN Salon
"Thank you to Jessica of J-Chans Designs--the most eccentrically brilliant designer I've ever met--for including me in her new catalog shoot."
-Devon (#122212)
"J-Chan's Designs uses outrageous fun fabrics designed to suit the inner you. I have had the pleasure of working with J-Chan's Designs and I loved every piece in the shoot, I always anticipate seeing her new work."
-Tanya Owens (#846963)
"I have worked with Jessica on several occassions, and I have felt lucky and priviledged each and every time. She is bright, creative, and innovative. I always know I am going to have a good time when I model her designs, and I am always excited about it. Not only is she friendly, but she is professional and extremely charasmatic. She is one of the most unique individuals I have ever met, let alone gotten the pleasure to work with!"
-Tricia Lorrene
"Jessica continues to astound and amaze me every time I work with her. She always comes totally prepared and ready for anything. The fact that she does hair, makeup, AND costuming blows my mind. Every time I am in my full look after Jessica works on me I never want to take it off, she puts me into a fantasy land that I would prefer not to leave. I have always wanted to become a chameleon and Jessica has helped me do this. She is incredibly gifted with ideas and visions that others only dream of. Wonderfully spirited and supportive, I would work with Jessica any day of the week!! Her incredible talent is going to take her far and I am honored to be a part of her vision."
-ViolettaVolare
"I want to personally say what a pleasure it has been to work with Jessica. She is very professional and great to work with.
I have modeled a couple of dresses in her line and each time was a fun experience. Jessica makes sure that every little detail is taken care of and that the shoot goes off with out a hitch. Also I have worked with her on a one on one basis and love the fact that she is very professional and personal to every little detail. Thank you again for making me look like Wendy! I highly recommend working for her and buying one of her pieces. Thank you".
-Anne Giusti
"If there is anyone that makes absolutely amazing costumes, it's J-Chan! It's hard to believe that she's only been making costumes for about 2 years now... her work is just so wonderful that you'd think she's been making costumes for many, many years! I don't have any complaints about her or her work... she's very friendly and tries hard on making the best costumes she can. I could never ask for any more from her. I thank her for understanding my financial state this year and working with me to come up with a reasonable price that will work for both of us."
-Audi
"I was fortunate to be in the right place and time and got to work with J-Chans (Jessica) during one of her visits to Seattle. The Decora/Fruits and Ganguro looks she did were amazingly detailed. She designed and created two distinct and incredibly intricate looks with self-assurance and confidence that belies her actual age. She's an inspiration and catalyst. She'll give a photographer an amazing subject - and then let the photographer take the look to the next level - she provides creative input - but doesn't dictate or impose. I look forward to seeing her work - and can't wait to have her come back to Seattle so I can have the opportunity to work with her again."
-Ric Colgan of ByteStudio Photography (#149408)
"I have had the pleasure of working with Jessica six times! She is one of
the most amazingly ambitious and talented individuals I've met...and
she's so young! Every time she calls me for a shoot, I think I pretty
much understand her style, but each time, after she's finished, I stand
in awe. She never ceases to amaze me with her talents and my jaw is
usually on the floor after my "transformation". While she labels herself
as a wardrobe stylist, she's also a true artist. Her ability to apply
makeup and style hair is honestly better than most makeup artists and
hair stylists I have come across; and the visions she has in her head
are effortlessly transformed onto her models. I would recommend working
with Jessica to anyone and I am happy to be used as a reference. She is
a rare find with raw talent. You will not be disappointed! Love ya, girl."
-Shannon Von Eschen
CELEBRITIES
-Nina Flowers from T.V. Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race"
-Jade from T.V. Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race"
-Shannel from T.V. Reality Series "RuPaul's Drag Race"
-Lil' Miss Fire Fly from Lifetime's "The Secret Lives of Women"
PERFORMERS & DJ:
MM# 555717 (4x) Violetta Volare
MM# 5023 (2x) DJ Fetish Dolly
MM# 655707 (2x) DJ Lea Luna
MM# 27574 (4x) Ms Easy
MM# 1262 (1x) Perish
MODELS:
MM# 639056 (1x) Miss Samantha Blue
MM# 184896 (1x) AEoN of AuDiOFLuX
MM# 712247 (1x) Pinky and her Brain
MM# 402995 (1x) Brie O'Connell (WA)
....................(1x) Myriah Riedel (WA)
MM# 859369 (3x) Alexandria Joo
MM# 600887 (1x) Anastasia Danger
MM# 823610 (1x) Shelly Fernandez
MM# 682126 (1x) Jayla Murray (WA)
MM# 715627 (1x) Courtney Roxanne
MM# 401472 (7x) Elizabeth Maiden
MM# 643614 (1x) Michelle MyBelle
MM# 755572 (2x) Anikka Von Lee
MM# 791912 (2x) Vivian Nguyen
MM# 612895 (2x) Forlorn Vampire
MM# 632848 (1x) Scarlett Rayne
....................(3x) David Omstead
....................(8x) Audi Anderson
....................(1x) Lindsey Butler
MM# 355972 (2x) Loveless Neko
MM# 520686 (1x) Angela Chung
MM# 640162 (1x) Sean Johnson
MM# 617328 (4x) Tiffany Booker
MM# 549335 (4x) Amber Tolchin
MM# 664718 (1x) Toni Morris
MM# 368152 (1x) Tomoko (WA)
MM# 636690 (1x) Lindsey Kaje
....................(2x) Jessica Tran
MM# 782714 (2x) Carson Lee
MM# 359883 (1x) Kylea Killeen
MM# 671759 (2x) Kari Tanner
MM# 381523 (1x) Vivian Iveth
MM# 691262 (1x) Ianthe Wells
MM# 708047 (1x) Ivy Slime (WA)
MM# (1x) Luccia Cafeiro
MM# 659810 (2x) Kelsie Leigh
MM# 534914 (1x) Leslie Moen
MM# (1x) Zoetica Ebb
MM# (2x) Katya V Vall
MM# (1x) La Cholita
MM# (1X) Kelly Eden
MM# 197136 (1x) Miss Ellen
....................(8x) Jeff Rowell
MM# 455982 (1x) Kakaelina
....................(1x) Lois (WA)
MM# 498985 (6x) Shannon
MM# 241375 (1x) Malachi
MM# 697007 (1x) Erin Tran
MM# 475954 (1x) Xaphan
MM# 800145 (1x) Velocity
....................(1x) Tanya
MM# 800710 (1x) Amajin
MM# 891187 (2x) FROZE
MM# 5532 (5x) Amber
MM# 365532 (1x) Sarah
MM# 534514 (1x) Pam S
MM# 605980 (1x) ENLK
MM# 550011 (4x) Tricia
MM# 587019 (2x) Laura
MM# 553831 (4x) Morg
MM# 594931 (2x) Gen
MM# 711038 (6x) Suji
MM# (1x) Ellin
FLORISTS:
(2x) Babylon Floral Design
HAIR STYLISTS:
MM# 846963 (1x) Tanya Owens
MM# 703776 (3x) Tina McKeever of Vain Salon
MM# 732969 (1x) Marcus Nathaniel
MAKEUP ARTISTS:
MM# 822417 (1x) MakeMeUp Connie
MM# 770344 (1x) KristiLux MakeUp Artist
MM# 720834 (1x) RNG Make Up Artistry
MM# 503980 (1x) Bad News Doll
MM# 505134 (1x) CalicoPiratePixie
MM# 571546 (1x) Ilissa Mayrose
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
....................(1x) Grant Leighton
www.grantleighton.com
MM# 474671 (5x) Rico Mass of Blue Ridge Photography
MM# 362453 (5x) Junichi of Pixel Art Photography
....................(3x) EurobeatKing from Cosplay.com
MM# 11544 (13x) Mark Hayes Photography
MM# 84635 (1x) Riedel Photography (WA)
MM# 593690 (2x) Craig Allen Studio (WA)
MM# 232087 (3x) Kertz Photography
MM# 613154 (1x) Jezarac Photography
MM# 650115 (1x) Frunkle House Photo
MM# 440159 (1x) JEBKA Photography
MM# 567956 (1x) Kelsey Bigelow
MM# 459162 (1x) Dreams in Glossy
MM# 149408 (2x) ByteStudio (WA)
MM# 12286 (1x) Shawnshellphoto
MM# 239674 (2x) Porcelain Poet (WA)
MM# 89375 (1x) VisualRamblings
MM# 404915 (1x) Brand New Inc.
MM# 626902 (2x) Deanna Gomes
MM# 708609 (2x) Beth Sanders
MM# 810397 (1x) Adam Bonilla
MM# 306197 (1x) Mel Haynes
MM# 658004 (1x) Shelly Doss
MM# 583917 (1x) Vandavauk
MM# (1x) Don Hales
MM# (1x) Brett Seeley
MM# (3x) Jamais Vu
MM# (1x) Taslimur
Skypirate (4x)
THEATER DIRECTORS:
-Michael Osborne
-Michael Grittner
-Elvira Maxwell
ACTORS:
A Company of Wayward Saints 2008:
-Christopher W
-Richard S
-Randall M
-Sarah T
-Siani M
-Chris G
-Joshua
-Sophie
-Greg
AWARDS:
-Best in Class in MileHiCon's Masquerade 2005 (Fall Fairy Design)
-Best Children's Costume at Kunicon 2005
-Children's Award at Nan Desu Kan 2005
-Most Original at Opus Fantasy Festival 2006 (Snow Fairy Design)
-First Place in Japanese Visual Rock Costume Contest 2007
-Second Place in Online Japanese Visual Rock costume contest 2008
-Honorable Mention in Online Costume Contest 2008
FILM:
-My mentor, Richard Lewis of RTL Networks, and I were interviewed by Mary Peck Media in 2007
SHOWS & EVENTS:
-Fashion Display at EHS Winter Art Show(Fairy Collection Preview) in 2006
-Fashion Display (Fairy Collection Debut) at EHS Spring Art Show in 2006
-Tadashi Hayakawa's "Symphony in Blue" gallery showing in 2007
-Excellence Art Gallery Showing in 2007
-50 piece Art Display at EHS Art Expo in 2007
-Gothic Lolita Fashion debut/feature hosted at the Colorado Gothic Lolita Panel at Nan Desu Kan in 2007
-Costume/Wig Display at Young American's Bank 2007
-Business/Costume Showcase at the Young Entrepreneurs Award Ceremony/Expo in 2007
-Makeup for Ms. Easy's Clowns at Electric Daisy Carnival 2008
-Custom Design for Ms. Easy at Gay Pride Denver 2008
-Custom Design for Ms. Easy at Nocturnal Wonderland L.A. 2008
-Art Installation at Modern Salon event at FU Collective+Gallery
-Fashion Show at 2am night club for Denver Westword Artopia 2009
-DRAMA DRAG, with Nina Flowers March 2009
-DRAMA DRAG with Nina Flowers April 2009
THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS:
-A Company of Wayward Saints 2008
-Suessical the Musical 2007
-A Christmas Story 2007
-Pajama Game 2006
PRINT:
-YA brochures and programming booklets
-Denver Business Journal
-Suessical the Musical Programming Bio
-Pajama Game Programming Bio
-Costume Maker Magazine
-Gothic Beauty Magazine
-Anicoz Magazine Issue 2.3
-Bizarre Magazine June 2008 issue
-Divapreneurs Magazine September/October 2007 issue
-UK Based Alt Fashion Magazine Issue #9 2008
-Fashion Models Magazine:
-Drama Drag Flyer May
-Drama Drag Flyer June
-Drama Drag Flyer July
