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Elaine Leon X Hugo Boss X Meissen

I as worked through the passing of my husband, (learn more here) and my new name, I got the opportunity to work with Hugo Boss. Hugo Boss is located at The Mall at Short Hills. Meissen has always stood for the highest quality porcelain, and has produced important works of art in every era. I am […] Read more…

Arm Candy with Ciner NY

Crafting animation art It`s not everyday I get to work with a company that has so much heritage and pride. Heritage because this business has withstood the test of time and provided unique jewelry to Hollywood and runways. Pride from the fact that their designs are still being conceptualized, casted and tooled by hand. Enamel […] Read more…

Fashion Illustrator (Elaine Biss) draws at a private event at laduree

LaDureé NY Bridal Sketching Event

I became aware of LaDureeé back in 2006. At that time, getting a macaron from their patisserie meant traveling to Paris or Tokyo. Thankfully, there are two locations right here in New York City. They have dreamy rooms where you can have your dream Parisian themed event! Better yet, you could have me illustrate your […] Read more…

Taylor Made Polish X Elaine Biss

I love nail polish!** But I have often found it hard to wear since the chemicals tend to dry and break my nails. So I am always on the lookout for better nail polish formulas. It never occurred to me that a bespoke nail polish would be a fun alternative. Taylor Made Polish mixed a […] Read more…

Lord & Taylor Janelle Monae Elaine BIss

Lord & Taylor x Janelle Monae x Elaine Biss Fashion Live Sketching Event

The Dress Address Event 3-23-2017   What a grand gala event! The Dress Address has reopened on the fifth floor of the historic Lord & Taylor store in NYC. And what better way to clelebrate than to have Janelle Monae singing and yours truly sketching! For this fashion live sketching event, I had the priviledge […] Read more…

Illustrating for Red Carpet Event Benefiting Bergen County Children and Family Services

Giving back to the community is one of the cornerstones of my work. I am very fortunate that I get to do so by sketching the same faces that take pride in helping their communities out. This red carpet event benefited Bergen County Children and Families on March 2nd, 2o17. Although I have done some […] 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…

Goodbye my Angel

This past Thursday, my dog Angel passed away. You never think that there will be a day where you must go on without a loved one. Be them human or animal, the hole they leave forms a painful vacuum. They are irreplaceable. I feel selfish for still wanting Angel alive. She was very sick at […] Read more…

elaine Biss fashion illustration for Escada

Escada Pink Skirt Social Media Content Feature

Every day that I don’t draw, it’s like death. Okay so I am a bit over dramatic, but it’s true. Nothing lifts me up like drawing. But it’s even better when your little sketch catches the attention of a fabulous brand. Thank you Escada for the feature! ?? Pink Illustrated: We love this illustration of […] Read more…

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