About a year ago I discovered sketch and wash pencils. About a month ago I discovered Aquarelle graphite crayons. They come on different weights-2b, 6b and 9 b, and create rich darkness, bold and very retro looking illustrations. I love it!! Monochromatic magic! Get them here http://www.dickblick.com/products/lyra-graphite-crayons/ Read more…
A few years ago, in conjunction with Dior I worked with this fabulous non-profit called Look Good, Feel Better. The piece I donated was sold and the proceeds went to this wonderful charity. 400,000 people die of Cancer each year. The treatment can be disfiguring. If you would like to know more about what you […] Read more…
I am a bit behind in my posting!! Luckily for you is for an awesome reason, which is a surprise!! I have been working on one lovely awesome project with a client and in my free time I sketch what makes me happy… FASHION! Here are a few hats from an old magazine. A simple […] Read more…
I have been scanning quite a bit since I went on a drawing binge drawing and painting about 15-20 pictures a day. I have been busy with clients so when I have a moment to myself, art pours out. This one is done is metallic oil pastels and watercolors. Read more…
I have been listening to a lot of Dave Brubeck. Can you tell? I feel a combination of Breakfast at Tiffany`s, Casablanca and Mad Men all rolled into one. Planning on posting some time lapsed videos of my sketches, so follow my Youtube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/elainebiss. Read more…
Love the over-sized ruffle on this dress! It`s so simple and chic it needed to be drawn as simply as possible. A little ink, water and watercolor paper. Perfect! Read more…
Happy Monday! Following my theme of “Never Ending Summer”, I decided to hit my watercolors hard this weekend and create some pieces that long for a longer summer. Though my favorite season is fall, this summer was pretty spectacular for me. Hope everyone has an amazing week! Read more…
If you recall, I had mentioned I had an event with Bloomingdale`s & Eileen Fisher on September 19th. I was very excited to have been chosen by Bloomingdale`s to be part of this event. If you do not follow my Instagram, you should! I posted whenever possible and gave little updates on the event as […] Read more…
Though I am sure there isn`t any doubt, but just in case… I love Paris. All of it. The Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Laduree and Le Petit Trianon. But is the Eiffel Tower what I love the most. Do you love it too? Then get her here. Read more…
Nothing like a little Tom Ford to bring in the Fall trends, no? :) Read more…
