(Before) Fashion Illustration
August 5, 2012 in Fashion Illustration, PvdH Art
(Before) Fashion Illustration. A frequent question I get asked is on how (the heck!) I got started in fashion illustration/design with a background in economics and finance. While it may seem as rather strange path to follow, art (in one way or another) has always been a part of my life.
Art has been a constant form of expression, and has subsequently changed (rather drastically) throughout. In fact, it is rather fun to open up old sketchbooks (and by old I mean even from just a year ago) and observe the changes. From the rendering, to the usage of colour (or lack there of), to the actual topics.
Looking back I suppose my greatest interest has been in portraiture throughout. Even in my fashion illustrations, I will start with the details in the face (as for me the expression is at the centre of it all).
So here I leave you with one of my favourites, titled ‘Freedom’ and dating to April of last year- just as the controversial burka ban came into place in France (and I had the very personal opinion that all should have the freedom of dress, particularly if based on personal beliefs).
OK, now back to an Olympics Sunday (!!!).
Your artwork never fails to amaze me. This is seriously beautiful
Me gusta! =) Y creo que no importa lo que estudies ni en lo que trabajes, si amas hacer arte éste siempre será parte de ti.
I think it absolutely doesn’t matter from what sort of education background a person comes. Art is a form of living and expressing oneself. You proof it here with your ‘freedom’ drawing
Xx
Alexandra
http://www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
may be art is your vocation , your inner call .. just listen to him
XX Luba Well Living Blog http://very-well-living.blogspot.com
I agree with Alexandra. It may seem unusual to many, and I can see why you get asked a lot but it doesn’t matter at all what background you have. There are numerous great designers and artists who didn’t go to school for it and are incredibly successful. When you’ve got the talent like you do, you just have to work hard.
This is a beautiful piece!
Such beautiful rendering. I love yor pastel works
It’s wonderful