571-284-8066 ⨳ nguyen.eli@outlook.com
FAQs
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I'm on mobile why can't you put all this text under a readmore?
Great question! Because I'm not very good at this, at least not yet.
Are you currently taking commissions?
Generally speaking, yes! I only work on one commission at a time, and have about 2 commission slots available per month. Depending on the project, I may be able to take on additional smaller projects. If you're interested, please get in touch!
What are your pronouns?
I use both he/him and she/her pronouns interchangeably. I do not use they/them pronouns. Nothing against people who do, but it's not right for me.
Why is your site... like this?
The short answer is because I wanted to learn HTML and CSS. The slightly longer answer is that I believe that doing things the hard way builds character, and that there are valuable lessons to be learned by building something completely from scratch, even if it's not perfectly polished. All of the visual design and code is completely my own, and I have many, many logs of saved (failed) versions of this site to prove that there no generative AI was used at any point in the process.
Found a bug? Let me know!
I clicked on a page, but it says the page is "Not Found"!
There are a few pages in the Independant Work tab that are still under construction, but all of my most current work should be visible. If something from the Costume Design, Set Design, or Hair and Makeup tabs is giving you problems, please get in touch! Error 404? Let me know!
Overview
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Eli Nguyen is a multidisciplinary artist and costume designer based in Northern Virginia. Eli takes "jack of all trades, master of none " to heart, diving headfirst into a diverse array of projects to gain perspective from as many disciplines as possible. Drawing from these experiences, Eli enjoys combining his skills in 3d printing, vector graphic editing, and visual art with his skills in pattern drafting and construction to create costumes that are both technically complex and conceptually engaging. His work in costume construction includes everything from original designs for theatrical productions to precise replication of costumes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show to 50ft long dragon puppets.
Eli graduated from George Mason University with a BA in Theatre in May 2026, and after spending the summer at The Lost Colony Outdoor Symphonic Drama, he is actively seeking more opportunities in stitching and wardrobe positions. While searching, Eli's keeping her skills sharp by working on independent commissions for Rocky Horror costumes in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween season.
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