Drawing From Observation

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These are just three drawing that I completed in  my drawing class this year. I am working on building my portfolio & going through all of my stuff. I am not sure if these will make it in, but I thought I would share.

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. 

Winter Breeze :illustration submission

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This is a submission for a "zine" being published for a local music festival. The general unofficial theme is surviving the cold weather of winter. I decided to play with the idea of a warm winter sweater & a cool icy breeze. I submitted it a little late but hope it will still be included.

(please full view for better effect)

A glimpse into my sketchbook

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Photos of recent pages in my sketchbook. Mind you this is not an entirely balanced representation. I dont often use flame when creating; this was for an assignment that required an element of spontaneity or lack of control. Enter a lighter & some pages from my old binder. I overlaid several pages to get the desired look & then added some illustrations around the one on the left.

Art to Inspire: Jim Darling

Windows by Jim Darling: www.jimdarling.com

Leaving you with a little inspiration on this weekend. 

Taking the Cake

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I decided to make this drawing a little "topsy-turvy" as a reflection of my schedule lately. I haven't posted in what feels like forever & I will try to get some more content up here to make up for it. I referenced her legs from a great illustrater that I have only recently discovered. Check out her blog here: caitlinquiet.blogspot.com I am not overly pleased with how this turned out; but that is what practice is for. I  am also taking a observational drawing course right now & I might upload some of my class works. 

Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2012 Illustration

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So as some of you may know Marc Jacob's spun pastel & cotton candy looks out of a carrousel at the Louis Vuitton s/s 2012 runway show. The oversized eyelet collars are what won me over at first, but the entire collection is very dreamy (sweet dreams I might add). I did this illustration of one of my favorite looks from the season and added the colour with gouache.

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. 

Kanye Announces Donda Sketchbook Series

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So if any of you happen to have been on twitter last night & also happen to be following Kanye West you witnessed some pretty interesting things go down. First off he started giving a recap of his various fashion world endeavors & then he went on to explain his newest venture: Donda. According to Kanye's twitter feed: DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas...

Well I am not quite sure if Kanye will be knocking on my door but I thought it might be fun to give this drawing a whirl. 

(done entirely with pen [no pencils or erasers allowed])

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). 

Purple Purse ~ Sketchbook Series

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Here is something a little different to throw into my mix of pen drawings. First difference is that it is not a model (actually I have no idea who she is) & I added some colour. Just trying to keep you all on your toes in the new year. 

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. 

Christmas Cards WIP

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Currently am knee deep in my Christmas card series. I may have mentioned it before but its a twelve days of Christmas theme. Above you see out-takes from my "Two Turtle Doves" card. I am hoping to have a huge pile ready to sell at the market this weekend. 

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!

LE PETIT PENGUIN

I thought I would whip up some gift bags for Christmas. 

Acrylic penguins on traditional ol' paper bags.

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. 

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. 

Here Come The Holidays

Two Turtle Doves: reubenvision

Today I am working on my Christmas Cards for this year's Farmer's Market. I am doing a "Twelve Days of Christmas" wreath theme. This is card number two "Two Turtle Doves". I have yet to add colour. I will be sure to upload some finished products soon. 

If you are interested in ordering a package email me at: reubenvision@gmail.com 

Molar Bear

Molar Bear: via

As I head off to brush my teeth I leave you with the most visually pleasing thing I spotted online today. I had a good laugh; I hope you do to.