fashion illustration

Marchesa Abstract Fashion Illustration Gouache

I love Marchesa! These type of fashion illustration painting is very abstract and it lets the viewer project his or her own preferences on to the feature. Rather than imposing features, the view can see eyes, nose and a mouth without having to render it. This quality of abstract fashion illustration works because the mind […] Read more…

Vintage Balenciaga Fashion Illustration Sketches on Letterpress Business Cards

I am still in the process of sketching little fashion illustrations on my business cards. However, I decided that I would get my inspiration from a book I bought a while back, called Balenciaga*. The book is full of wonderful photographs depicting some of the best gowns in their vintage collection. Though not all my […] Read more…

Contouring a face for fashion illustration

How to Contoure a Face for Fashion Illustration

I’m no makeup artist but my latest purchase  was one of those really pretty toothbrush style contouring brushes. I love them so much, and they make the application of makeup so much easier. They also help me apply my contouring palette and softly buff out my face to HD perfection. As I continue to draw […] Read more…

Elaine Biss fashion illustrator

The Heron Dress Fashion Illustration

I regret not not recording how I made this illustration. But I did use Auryn Ink app with wonderful results. Inspired by Heron feathers and colors, I illustrated this fabulous dress. It was very easy to create this fashion illustration with such beautiful bird as a muse. Read more…

Marchesa Digital Fashion Illustration

So, in case you didn’t know, I hurt my ankle. I`m not traveling as much, but I’m still mobile. Having this much downtime has given me time to rediscover digital illustration. I disagree wholeheartedly with people who say digital art isn’t real art. Digital art software is a tool as valuable as any brushes or […] Read more…

Yves Saint Laurent Feminine Illustration

I recently meant with one of the fabulous stylist and creators for Saks Fifth Ave. She goes to great lengths to create beautiful visuals for their campaigns and social media accounts. Her style stories are iconic and flawless. All worthy of being sketched.   This deserves to be sketched. But I’m not perfect. It took […] Read more…

Dune London Haute Calligraphy and Fashion Event Illustrations

Creating a one of a kind event, starts with the details. Between the food, plate settings and a fabulous arrangement of fashionable shoes for the high summer, Dune London had a smashing event. The Musket Room in SoHo was the perfect venue for such an event. See the highlights of the event below! Read more…

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