Art Special – Happy New Year Art Gown by Resa McConaghy

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Hi everyone, its Robbie Cheadle with you today and part 2 of my wonderful holiday treat. The multitalented Resa McConaghy is sharing another of her spectacular Art Gowns in celebration of the holiday season.

Picture caption: Queen Isabella holiday greeting card

Queen Isabella was inspired by the life of my good friend, Isabella, who brought joy to all she knew. Now, she brings JOY to you!

Picture caption: Queen Isabella Art Gown front view by Resa McConaghy

Queen Isabella is made from an old dress that was cut apart for the bodice, NOS lace curtain fabric from a liquidation sale, and 20 year old acrylic paints I inherited.

Picture caption: Queen Isabella Art Gown back view by Resa McConaghy

The lace was cut into strips along the flowers and leaves, and then hand painted. Each strip was gathered into a ruffle. Each ruffle was lovingly and purposefully placed, creating a froth of beauty.

Please enjoy the slide show below of Queen Isabella by Resa McConaghy. Click on the pictures to enlarge and view as a slideshow.

About Resa McConaghy

Picture caption: Photograph of Resa from her blog, Graffiti Lux Art & More

My name is Resa McConaghy. I’m a semi-retired Costume Designer for film and television.

My first Art Gown “Strawberry Kisses” was to create some beauty in my life after mom died. It was a hit with people, so I continued to make and post more “Art Gowns”.

At some early point, I began upcycling, repurposing and in general making the gowns out of any fabric or notions that were not new goods. I was using up anything headed for landfill.

The Art Gowns are available to borrow or rent (situation dependant) for Gala’s, photo shoots and film production.

Resa’s Costume Design website: https://resamcconaghy.com/

Resa’s Art Gown blog: https://artgowns.com/2025/11/22/held-inside-the-folds-of-time/

Res’as Graffiti Lux Art & More blog: https://graffitiluxandmurals.com/2025/11/29/gal-lery-i/

Resa has a fantastic book. You can find out more about it here: https://graffitiluxandmurals.com/artists/

122 respuestas a «Art Special – Happy New Year Art Gown by Resa McConaghy»

  1. Avatar de Darlene

    A fabulous gown, fit for a Queen! Happy New Year!!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Isn’t it amazing? Thank you, Darlene 🌷

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you Darlene! She was a joy to make. Happy New Year! 🥳

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        Wishing you a wonderful New Year as well. xo

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        🥳❦

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  2. Avatar de restlessjo

    What a fabulous creation, Resa! Wishing you the happiest of New Years xx

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Jo. Resa’s gowns are magnificent 🪻

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        🥳❦

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you so much, Jo! Happy New Year to you! 🥳xx

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  3. Avatar de merrildsmith

    Oh, I love this gown! Beautiful colors and design. A fabulous entrance for the new year! 💙

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thanks Merril! It’s so great that Robbie is featuring some of my gowns. They are a lot of work to make, then 1 post and it’s over. I love that they get another moment in the sun! ✨🕊 HNY!

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        🌞🌝

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      2. Avatar de merrildsmith

        You’re welcome, Resa!
        Happy New Year!

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        💥☄️

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Merril. Resa’s gowns are incredible.

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      1. Avatar de merrildsmith

        You’re welcome. I agree!

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        🩵

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  4. Avatar de Ephemeral Encounters

    The gown is a work of art.
    So beautiful!
    Love the colours.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I agree, Maggie. Thank you 🌺

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        Robbie 💖

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you so much, Maggie! I appreciate that you called it a work of art. They are my art. ✨🕊

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        They are most definitely art.

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    Beautiful work!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Nolcha 🌼

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      THANK YOU!

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        🌺

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  6. Avatar de Violet Lentz

    Resa- you really should be marketing these as wearable attire! Too gorgeous for words!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Violet. These gowns are incredible once off creations.

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      1. Avatar de Violet Lentz

        I know but I would so love to see one show up on a red carpet 😊

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Aww, thank you, Violet!

      I am terrible at marketing. I so do not enjoy doing that. I’ve always needed a business partner, but never found one. xx

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        I am also bad at marketing, Resa. I’m good at doing it for others but not for myself.

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  7. Avatar de Writing to Freedom

    what a fun and festive gown! Kudos Resa! 🎉

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m delighted you like this gown, Brad. I hope you are having a wonderful festive season 💙

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      1. Avatar de Writing to Freedom

        Thanks Robbie. 😊

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, Brad! Happy New Year! ✨🕊💥

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        🥂

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        🎉🤗

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  8. Avatar de Dave Astor

    A stunning creation, Resa! Great, Robbie, that you spotlighted Resa’s work again!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thanks, Dave. I thought these beautiful gowns deserved a few posts 💛

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      1. Avatar de Resa

        ✨🕊💥xo

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you Dave! I’m thrilled Robbie is featuring some of my Art Gowns. HNY! 🥳🥂

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      1. Avatar de Dave Astor

        Thank you, Resa! Happy New Year to you, too!

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        ⚡️💫🎊

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        🥂

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  9. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

    A stunning gown, worthy of a queen! I love the phrase «froth of beauty.»

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      It is a gorgeous gown. Perfect for New Year 💫⭐️

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      1. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

        Party-goers wouldn’t be able to keep their eyes off it and the lucky lady who got to wear it.

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      2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        You are right 🧡💛💚

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you Liz!

      Yes, the world could use more froths of beauty! It’s so great Robbie is giving some of the Art Gowns another moment in the spotlight!

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      1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

        You are absolutely right, Resa.

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      2. Avatar de Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Resa!

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  10. Avatar de Kay Castaneda

    What a lovely dress. The colors are beautiful!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      The colours are splendid. Thank you, Kay 🌺

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    2. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, and Happy New Year!

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  11. Avatar de Colleen Chesebro

    I love the colors of this gown. Can you imagine wearing this gown? It’s definitely fit for a queen. Happy New Year, Robbie and Resa. 🥳

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Thank you, and Happy New Year to you Colleen! 🥳🥂

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      1. Avatar de Colleen Chesebro

        Happy New Year of creativity, Resa. 🥳

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        🎊💫

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    2. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Colleen. It is a beautiful gown.

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  12. Avatar de Rebecca Budd

    Happiest New Year, Resa! You give light to this world with your compassion, insight and friendship.

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    1. Avatar de Resa

      Same to you, dear Rebecca! 🥳 Hug time!

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        😁💙

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  13. Avatar de Rebecca Budd

    Thank you, Robbie for featuring amazing creatives that bring light into this world.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      It is my great pleasure to highlight the talent in our community, Rebecca. It never ceases to amaze me 💝

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  14. Avatar de Resa

    Robbie,

    Thank you for sharing Queen Isabella with our blog pals this New Years! It’s great to see them get another moment in the spotlight.

    I finally got over to Art Gowns, and will reblog shortly!

    Wishing you a terrific New Year, and hope you’ve been having lots of wonderful moments this holiday season. xxxxxxx

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Resa, yes, it has been a lovely Christmas. It’s Old Year’s Eve tomorrow and we leave for the bush on Friday 💫⚡️☄️

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        Ohh, have a wonderful time. I know you will! ✨🕊💥

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        🥰

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  15. Avatar de JT Twissel

    Gorgeous! Worthy of a princess at a modern day fairy tale ball! Happy New Year Ladies! Thanks for bringing so much beauty to the world!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Thank you, Jan. Happy New Year. 🎊

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      Thank you, Jan! Happy New Year! ✨🕊💥

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        🤗🧡

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  16. Avatar de hitandrun1964

    Fantastic, as always. Fit for a run-way, a movie star, or a princess attending the ball where she tells the prince to get lost. Beautiful gown, Resa.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Ah, poor prince. Thank you for your lovely comment.

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      1. Avatar de hitandrun1964

        Never feel sorry for the prince. Usually his mother is alive, he’s rich, women want him because of that and they normally have no way of supporting themselves and he’s not funny, or intelligent, he’s spoiled and demanding and those are just some of the fairy tales. She needs to walk away. LOL

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        😂, you’ve summed up princes

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      Hahaha! Modern day fairy tales are so cool.

      Thank you so much, dear Gi! xo

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        🧚

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  17. Avatar de Dale

    I do not call Resa the Sorceress of the Cloth for nothing! She is truly a marvellous and creative seamstress. Wonderful of you to share her beautiful Isabella gown here, Robbie!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Dale, I am thrilled to showcase Resa’s art gowns here. Thank you 🪻💜

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      1. Avatar de Dale

        I have so many talented blogger friends! You, Resa, and a bunch I could name. 🧡

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  18. Avatar de lyndhurstlaura

    Absolutely gorgeous! I’d love to try it on. Thanks for sharing, Robbie.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Isn’t it delightful? Thank you, Laura.

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      1. Avatar de lyndhurstlaura

        It’s a wonder. Even Marie Antoinette couldn’t better this. @)

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        👌

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  19. Avatar de Audrey Driscoll

    Gorgeous gown! And I love that Resa has made this lovely creation from salvaged fabrics and paint.

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Audrey, it really is amazing to create such a gorgeous gown from recycled materials.

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  20. Avatar de dgkaye

    A gown only to befit a queen. Gorgeous post Resa. Beautiful share Robbie. Hugs xo

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      It is a wonderful gown. Fairy princess styled fashion made from environmentally friendly materials. A win-win situation 🩵💙

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      1. Avatar de dgkaye

        Absolutely!!!! xx

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        🩵

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  21. Avatar de alexraphael

    Exquisite dress!!!!!!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I agree. Resa is a gown magician.

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      1. Avatar de alexraphael

        Yes!

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        💝

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  22. Avatar de John W. Howell

    A beautiful gown. Congratulations to Resa and thanks to Robbie

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      I’m delighted to showcase Resa’s gowns here, John. They are amazing 😊

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        They are, and she is, too.

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        😊🩵

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  23. Avatar de Cindy Georgakas

    Another day and another gown to celebrate by Resa, Robbie! Thanks for sharing her beautiful work! Now excuse me, I have to start planning an outing so I can rent it if only in my dreams!
    ❤️🙏❤️💃

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      😊, when I saw Resa’s wedding gown, I wished I had know her before I got married, Cindy 🥰. Resa’s gowns are the evening wear of our imaginings and fantasies.

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  24. Avatar de D. Wallace Peach

    Thanks, Robbie, for hosting our friend Resa and her beautiful gown. What a talent. That one is indeed a happy one, and perfect for a New Year’s gala. Happy New year!

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hello, Diana. It’s so nice to see you. I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Resa’s gown is a wonderful way to end 2025.

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      1. Avatar de D. Wallace Peach

        It is. Thanks for sharing!

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        😊

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  25. Avatar de Nicole Sara

    Wonderful gown, I just love the frilly look and the combination of colors! Happy New Year, Robbie, and to Resa, thank you for sharing such lovely art here! All the best for 2026! 💖🎉

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Nicole. I’m delighted you enjoyed Resa’s stunning gown.

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  26. Avatar de daneelyunus

    Happy New Year 🎉

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      Happy New Yesr 🥂🍾

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        🙂🎉

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  27. Avatar de House of Heart

    I finally found this ! It’s spectacular! This gown is so special and I will always think of your beautiful being when I see it. Thank you Robbie for this collaboration. You both bring beauty wherever you go.
    xoxoxoxoxo

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    1. Avatar de robertawrites235681907

      Hi Holly, it’s lovely to see you. I’m delighted you enjoyed this beautiful gown. Resa is an amazing creator 💗

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      1. Avatar de House of Heart

        Such a delightful post. Thank you both. ❤️

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  28. Avatar de Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Another beauty. Thanks Robbie and Resa. I love reading about the creation process. This one was so delicate and painstaking… All that hand work must have taken months. It’s a marvelous tribute to Isabella. Hugs all around.

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      Hi Teagan, these gowns really are a labour of love. For us creators, we get so much pleasure from the creation process it makes it all worthwhile.

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