Playing Fashion Illustrator

Have you heard of "Skillshare"?  If you love to learn (another obsession over here), this site offers classes on every subject from just about anyone who wants to teach, for a mere $20.

I'm currently enrolled in this class taught by a favorite blog illustrator.

 

This is hers from her blog, PaperFashion

 

 







Guess what we're learning (or in my case, simply experimenting with)? I've learned thus far:

 

 1.)This style of drawing isn't really in my wheelhouse. I don't like to sketch lightly, and I like details. Fashion illustration is about the clothes--drawn quickly, with a light hand.

 

We haven't painted yet, but I've been sketching.

 

Here's my inspiration runway photo (and my pinterest inspiration board):

 

2013 Erdem Spring Collection

I love the colors, textures, & silhouettes of almost all of these dresses.

 

 

So, I sketched Katie's way..

 

 

And then I tried it my way:

 

 

And then I tried it again with this inspiration:

 

 

And I really did it my way--geekery and all..

and Yep, Zoe did go a little cray. cray.

 

 

Painting lesson is next week, so I'll share color when I'm done.

(And keep practicing, and practicing, and practicing..........)

 







Pattern Play: Journal Inspiration

First, I always, always, forget this. (Does journaling help with memory loss?)

 

 

Second,if the music doesn't work (or if it inspires you), something I do when I need to create and just am lacking inspiration is to replicate something.

 

In the below instances, I ordered a scrap bag of vintage wallpaper on Etsy awhile ago, and sifting through them, I was inspired to try copying the patterns, substituting colors that I love. Bring on the paint....

 

The left side is the actual wallpaper sample, the right is my doodle.

 

Forgot the actual, but you get the drift..

I think it would be fun to paint a large canvas with a pattern ---maybe I'll put that on the to-do list.

Oh, and if you don't know what a "kiki" is--you don't watch Glee, do you? Plus I'm completely inspired by SJP's dress.(You can see it here.)

Steve Jobs: The Notes

 The man left a legacy & I can't help myself from watching his Youtube speech over & over again. I'm updating my resume simply because it's on my list of 2013 "Woosa" to-dos. Makes me feel more ready when the "right" opportunity unfolds--gives me the sense that I am in control (dang control freak tendencies).

 

Plus, I think updating it regularly is probably a good habit to get into.

(AND IT HELPS YOU SEE THE DOTS CONNECTING)

 

Job's words give me hope of dots connecting, and patience. I created myself some notes & slipped it into my junk journal--no forgetting that to be great, you must have some courage. (Plus, I really like to practice graphic note taking..)