Work In Progress (screen shot)

currently sketching for a larger scale size drawing. I am feeling the concept of a mask but having trouble on creating the right one. 

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)

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!) 

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. 

Anna Jagodzinska sketchbook series

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The lovely Anna Jogodzinska, as she appears in the print ad for Tom Ford Black Orchid. 

Another part in my sketchbook series. Done entirely in pen; no pencils and erasers allowed. 

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. 

the Hart Masquerade

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Here is a playful doodle I thought I would post. She holds an antler & her jacket is spotted like a fawn. I should rework the image as this was more of a preliminary sketch, I will see if I have time. 

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.