Fashion Design Illustration

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This is a look I sketched by hand & then coloured on my computer. A print skirt worn with a coat, opaque tights and black heals. I may try to flesh out a whole collection based around the inspiration I was using for this look. 

Back at the Drawing Board

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Here is the progress I have made on my most recent drawing. (sorry for the odd angle; my scanner isn't working so this is from my camera) I am planning on developing this piece a lot more & hoping to submit it to a local "Zine" which features writing & art.
Wishing you all a relaxing weekend (& secretly hoping mine will be very productive!) 

WIP: A New Painting

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Here is a WIP or "Work In Progress" of a painting I started late last night. Well actually I started it way early this morning. It seems, normal sleeping patterns have decided to abandon me. I was more awake in the middle of the night then I was yesterday afternoon. If this sort of productivity comes out of such things, then perhaps I should not complain. You may notice that I am actually doing the portrait over top of another painting I did as a response to music. I am not quite sure what I will do with the abstract background in the end, but I will be sure to upload a photo of the finished product. 

Magdalena Frackowiak in Sketchbook Series

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The gorgeous Magdalena Frackowiak as seen in H&M done in ink as part of my ongoing Sketchbook Series . A project I started to practice my sketching skills. Each drawing is done with pen, no pencils or erasers allowed; that way lines must be more decisive because there is little room for error. 

FYI: The Man Repeller

photo via www.manrepeller.com

What is a man repeller you might ask?

–noun

"Outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive way that will result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs."

It is also the name of a delightfully amusing & interesting blog I follow. Whether you are looking for new ways to work your wardrobe or just looking for a lighthearted read stop on over at www.manrepeller.com

ps: isn't this photo gold (I mean check out her shimmers on the wall)

from the archives

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Here is a old painting I found while cleaning & sorting out my room. It is a painting of a Gucci Ad from 08/09. I painted it directly on a pretty rough board. Hope you all enjoy, I think it will get some shelf time out on display (atop my bookshelf). 

Toast to a New Year

image of: Chanel Iman

Lets have a toast to a new year. This past year has been fairly eventful in the life of Reubenvision both in the blog and personal realm. It has not been without its ups & downs. 

None of us are sure of tomorrow so lets take this a day at a time.

Be on the look out for some changes in 2012:

I am currently working on a new design for the blog

I am planning on posting my art much more frequently

I will be trying to push my limits with projects (grander scales and more hours)

also be on the look out for some DIY projects and such 

but for now Happy New Year! all the best for 2012

Kloss & Sturridge Duo Sketchbook Series

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Karlie Kloss and Tom Sturridge as seen in Vogue U.S. 

A part in my Ink Sketchbook Series. Thought I would give myself a bit more of a challenge (as if drawing using only pens wasn't enough) and include 2 people instead of the usual 1. There is also the distinct problem I have with drawing peoples faces sideways!? I have deemed it highly improbable to achieve this look convincingly. 

Seasonal Inspiration in the Colour of Green

via: pinterest

Kasia Struss, Sketchbook Series

Kasia Struss as seen in Vogue Russia shot by Tom Ford.

Another installments in my model sketchbook series. I am drawing the entire series in ink; that means no erasers!

Hair by Marc Laroche

via: bumbumbum

How cool are these images capturing hair in motion? 

They are from a series titled simply Hair by Marc Laroche.

Bird in Hand

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A little break from my Sketchbook Series. This is a practice in hatching & crosshatching for my drawing course at school. Amanda Seyfried as seen in an Elle editorial. Done in pencil. 

Daphne Groeneveld sketchbook series

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Here is Daphne Groeneveld, famous for her editorial/baby-doll looks. 

Sketched with my favorite Zebra F-301 BP pen.

Liu Wen sketchbook series

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This is another instillation in my sketch book series. Its Liu Wen the lovely supermodel from China. 

I have been using pen so that I can't fix any mistakes while I draw. 

Sasha Pivovarova sketchbook series

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Here is a ink sketch done of Sasha from a Tom Ford Ad. I thought the blunt bangs made for a interesting picture. You can't go wrong when you have eyes like Sasha.

Arizona Muse sketchbook series

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Here is a sketch I did in ink of the model Arizona Muse. I will try to upload more of my rough work from my sketchbooks. 

Dancing Along in DKNY

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I was working on my Christmas card designs today & thought I would take a fashionable break. After browsing through the catwalk line-up from Donna Karan's latest collection, I decided to give this playful number a whirl on the sketch page. Gathering inspiration from Haiti DKNY has done a splendid job on their collection for spring/summer 2012. 

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend. 

illustrated: Jacquelyn Jablonski

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As seen in Sep 2011 Tommy Hilfiger Ad Campaign. 

Mixed media: gouache & ink

The Point of Pointillisme

Here is a piece I finished for my color study class. Using only tiny dots of red, blue & yellow paint we were to create value & contrast. My professor stressed that she was most interested in the mixing/overlaying of dots rather then the density. I think it gives a neat effect in the end. Although I am not convinced if the time it took was worth it. 

Sweater Season Is Here

source: krisatomic

Cable-knit, cardigan, cozy pullover or any other warm comfortable form; sweater season is here & I am loving it. These are some great sweaters I have been "pinning" to my fashion board on Pinterest .

I am going to try & prolong the "winter jacket" as long as possible this year & my solution is sweaters.