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T A Y L E R V A R N E Y
P R O P S A R T I S A N
The Taming of the Shrew
Trompe O'Leil Bookcase
Scenic Painter
University of Wisconsin- Parkside; Spring 2014
Directed by Jennifer Sasaman
Scenic Designer: Jody Sekas; Lighting Designer: Jake Bray

Concept:
UW-Parkside's production of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shew was set immediately following World War II. Our scenic designer made the choice to use a lot of projections in order to help create a sense of place. There were also a lot of doorways and several interchangeable pieces that went into them to differentiate between scenes. My main project for this production was to crate a flat that had the appearance of a bookcase, this flat could later be hooked into place in one of the doorways. I used chiaroscuro painting techniques to help give the illusion of depth to the flat. The project took me about a week to complete.
Drafting Bookcase onto Blank Flat

Wood Base Color

Wood Grain Color

Working in Sections

Adding Shadow

Adding Detail and Drafting Books

Continuing to Add and Shade Books

Adding Book Details

Finished Bookcase

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