Introduction to "RedHeads and Royalty"

Our first project this year is called Redheads and Royalty. It focuses on the Elizabethan era and the hairstyles and techniques they used. Our final aim is to create a contemporary version of an Elizabethan hairstyle.

Mari Lee Cody. 2008. Elizabeth Rainbow 1. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.marileecody.com/gloriana/elizabethrainbow1.jpg. [Accessed 28 October 14].

This is the Rainbow Portrait, it is the portrait I have chosen as my original Elizabethan image. I chose this image because of Elizabeth's hair. I love the tendrils hanging by her ears. The height of the hair and the accessories also are included in this portrait and I like that it includes all three.

Viona-Art. 2012. Portfolio. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.viona-art.com/portfolio/archive/victorian#. [Accessed 28 October 14].

I chose this image as my contemporary Elizabethan hair as I feel it reflects the one above. It includes the height, the accessories and also the tendrils.  This hair style really does reflect the Elizabethan era. although putting a contemporary spin on it. I think a style like this would be quite easy to achieve with the techniques we've learnt and acquired.