From Concept to Costume: Behind the Scenes of the Entertainment Industry’s Silhouettes
Orange County-based costume concept artist and illustrator Gina DeDomenico has spent years honing her craft to develop a career she is passionate about.
Ashley Ryan
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Orange County native Ashley Ryan has a hand in everything from writing, editing and photography to marketing and social media management. Having spent the last decade working for Firebrand Media, her work has appeared in Laguna Beach Magazine, Newport Beach Magazine, Bay Window, Sea Island Life, Montage Magazine and more, as well as CBS, Pure Wander, Tableau, Parenting OC, Delaware Today and beyond. She is also a senior copywriter and editor for Preferred Travel Group. While her biggest passions are traveling, music and sports, she always enjoys visiting museums, going to the beach, reading and spending time with friends, family or dogs.
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Orange County-based costume concept artist and illustrator Gina DeDomenico has spent years honing her craft to develop a career she is passionate about.
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