runway illustration weekly! #1

[fab_fifties_fille]

Sorry I've been a bit busy these past few days and haven't had time to sit down properly and judge.

Thanks for the entries I love all the variations!

Ok so...

Scarlettlover
I love the character in the face and that the only hint of colour is on the cheeks, really lovely I think you captured the sleeves in particular very well!

Pinksofa
I love this illustration, again the face is just fantastic, I also like how you've added a variation of textures into the illustration with the use of different media.

from:sophia
Lovely illustration, I think you've really captured the feeling of all the angles and dimension within the garment.

Ronchamp
Beautiful illustration, I think she looks like some sort of fashion warrior! I love the quality of the line you've created it's stunning.

So the winner is...

*Ronchamp!*

Thanks again everyone for the entries, it's been a pleasure!

 

[two months off]

congrats Ronchamp!

 

[ScarlettLover]

Congrats Ronchamp!

 

[from: sophia]

Cant wait for the new runway image congrats Ronchamp

 

[Ronchamp]

Thank you fab_fifties_fille for the review! And thanks to everyone for the congrats

Couture week just started, so the new challenge iiiiiiiis: Jean-Paul Gaultier HC, from spring 2009!
HQ:
from style.com, HQ from coutorture.com

I really want everyone interpret it as they feel it. The picture should serve merely as an inspiration. It helps guide you through your process, but it's not necessarily what you should aspire your end product to be. Go with your gut feeling!! Don't be afraid to zoom in, crop it, cut it, modify it, go abstract or hyper-realist, try a different style, be conceptual, be as detailed or as minimalist as you wish... don't hold back! I know I'm sounding very obvious and cheesy-motivational-speaker-art-teacher-person here, but basically I just want everyone to go crazy this time around... or not! It's up to you The important part is to keep the essence of the dress present.


Tentative deadline is July 24, 2009.
Have fun, and good luck to everyone! Looking forward to seeing your entries

 

[ScarlettLover]

Yee, I love it! Great choice, I love to draw couture! I'll def. do this one.

 

[Hana_N]

I tried to do it in art noveau style, because I'm obsessing over art noveau right now. It's only a portrait though, didn't feel like doing the full body.

 

[from: sophia]

watercolor as normal I tried to make it a little loser in style

 

[two months off]

^ those are lovely!

 

[VogueParisLover]

I really like it from:sophia! I finished mine a little bit ago and I'll post it tomorrow.

 

[VogueParisLover]

My entry:

 

[SandraJH]

I'm working on this look right now, it should be done by tonight!

 

[SandraJH]

 

[~Fixation~]

hey do you think you could extend the deadline by one day? im done with my drawing but i can only scan it on saturday.

 

[lepip]

sandraJH- crazy good rendering of that fabric. very well done.

 

[Ronchamp]

Sure, ~Fixation~. The new deadline will be this Sunday, July 26. So there's still time for anyone who's thinking about joining this round! It'd be great to see more entries!

Lovely drawings so far!

 

[~Fixation~]

Sooooooooo sorry everybody keep you waiting for so long! please forgive me!

anyways here's my not so great entry.

 

[from: sophia]

everyones looks great can we judge soon I cant wait to do the next illustration

 

[Ronchamp]

Here goes the review....


Hana_N, amazing detailing!! I love the subtleties in your drawing: the push and folds in the mesh, the hair, the moles on her chest... Somehow, I think it would have been less eye-catching in colour, so I'm glad you did it black and white! The way you drew her hair is certainly Art Nouveau, noodle-like indeed!

from: sophia, there's an elegance and a lightness to your drawing that is so very charming! You conveyed so much poise in her face, neck, and arms with just a few thin lines, it's lovely. I like how the fuzziness of watercolour is emulating the print of the dress, great use of your medium!

VogueParisLover, my initial thought: your model looks like a self-absorbed, snotty, rich b*tch... and I love it! Hahaha! To me, she's all "why yes, of course i can afford couture... how do you like my dress? Please, no more pictures!" Love her face, very expressive! Love the way you drew the feathers and the lace too!

SandraJH, I agree with lepip: crazy good rendering of the fabric! We can feel the movement in your dress. The superimposition of the fabrics is also superb! You really get a sense that it's two distinct layers from your drawing. Was the lace part done with pens or markers?

~Fixation~, what a fab figure! The curve at the knees, the way it bends in, makes me swoon , so sexy! The lines and colour strokes in your illustration look erratic and spontaneous, yet very controlled at the same time. The woman in your dress (although she's not actually there! ) seems confident, bold and fearless!

I really enjoyed looking at all your illustrations! Thank you for participating! It was a truly tough decision, but in the end...........



The winner....




IS................





~Fixation~!!!
Congrats, can't wait to see what you pick next!!

 

[from: sophia]

Congrats FIXATION!!! whats the next runway look?