Last Sunday, situated among a lavish backdrop of flowers at the Capitol Rose Garden in downtown Sacramento an eclectic assembly of photographers, models, hair-stylists, and make-up artists gathered for a special photo-shoot. The theme for the shoot was “Day of the Dead”. The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where family and friends pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration takes place November 1st and 2nd to coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). In many American communities with Mexican residents, Day of the Dead celebrations are held that are very similar to those

The only sound in the studio at 1200 S St. Tuesday morning was the scratching of pencils and charcoal on paper as a small group of artists looked past their easels to study the live nude model on the stage. S12 Studios and Patris Studio Gallery is home to a thriving artist community with an emphasis on painting life, whether it be still life or live models, said owner Patris Miller, who goes solely by Patris. “I need to draw the figure to keep my skills up,” said professional artist Philippe Gandiol. “That is the most difficult part, and there are lots of live sessions here.” Gandiol said he has been going to the studio for about three years and calls it a special place. “There’s reall

Sacramento, CA - August 3, 2009 - Magnum Opus Enterprises, the producers of Sacramento Fashion Week, will open the show with the latest Victor Louis Couture collection on September 17th 2009. The main collection “Amour de la Robe”, which translates into “Love of the Dress”, is a 1930s Paris inspired collection by Victor Louis. “I’ve never been to Paris,” says Louis. “So I wanted to create the beauty of the land in my designs and bring Paris to Sacramento for one magical evening.” Louis has been inspired by design since early childhood and hopes to make women feel beautiful through his designs. His latest collection features feminine, sexy, and chic couture. Sacramento Fashion Week ex