Dirty Glasses

image: reubenvision(c)

Self portraits are not my favorite things. If I thought I was that interesting to look at you would have seen a photo of me on here earlier. This is the final result of a project for my creative process class where we had to do a variation on a theme. My glasses are just a little over a year old & already they have become an integral part of my identity. Before 2011 I was never the blonde boy with glasses. It is a love hate relationship; & if I had a dollar for every time I got a finger print on them I would not need my new job as a waiter. (well that is all the update on my life that is necessary) 

Magdalena Frackowiak in Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

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. 

Purple Purse ~ Sketchbook Series

illustration: reubenvision

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. 

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

Anna Jagodzinska sketchbook series

illustration: reubenvision

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. 

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!

Currently Listening to: Adele

illustration: reubenvision

I would love to see her live sometime. Hopefully I won't be relating to all of her brake up songs from experience by then. I could listen to her voice all day. (Now if I could figure out why my Photoshop wont open!?)

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.

Daphne Groeneveld sketchbook series

illustration: reubenvision

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

Sketched with my favorite Zebra F-301 BP pen.

Soft Breeze

Soft Breeze: reubenvision

Finished this illustration in my sketchbook last night. I find the repeated circles reminiscent of coffee cup stains on my paper. 

More art for Monday

Just finished this today. You may recognize the flowers from this post

I am just starting to draw on larger areas & it is taking some getting used to. 

Practice practice practice

Just another practice sketch done from a reference photo. I am trying to get a speed & consistency built into my drawings. 

FNO Fashion's Night Out

SO SEPT 8th FNO or Fashion's Night Out

How was it? What did you buy? Who did you see? 

What I would have done to have been in the Big Apple tonight. 

Here is a close up of the drawing I did of Arizona Muse for FNO.

Classes in Session

So yes although it has been two years since I attended any sort of formal schooling; I have hit the books again. Here is to lots more time to doodle in class. (real jobs make doodling difficult) 

Floral Crown (new art)

Today I decided to combine a mix or hand illustration with some floral arranging.

I love flowers in hair. 

Did you all see Kate Moss's wedding? (a prime example) 

: http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/kate-moss-kiss-me-kate/#/magazine-gallery/kate-moss-wedding/1 

The leaves & flowers are all local wild flowers I picked on my bike ride after work.

rocking dress from BHLDN

Lovely isn't it ?

Secrets

secrets: by reub-envision

Would you like to know some of mine?

1.  I am allergic to: 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato

2.  I don't wear the color red as a rule of thumb.

3.  When I was young I dreamed of becoming a: 

 http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/becoming.html

4.  I can do a girl's hair better then most girls: 

http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/06/do-your-own-wedding-hair-chestnut-bun.html

5.  One of the only things I am scared of is house fires: 

http://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-a-House-Fire

6.  I blog: 

http://reubenvision.blogspot.com/

   {most people I know have no clue}

A little bird told me

I should really be spending more time on my art. Here is my latest.

"for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter."

Things become complicated

source: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=laurencalaway#/d34ah8b

source: http://thefashionisto.com/

swirl girl

:par moi