August (summary) / Kolovoz (sažetak)




I ended up posting more art than outfit posts last month and I'm glad it turned out that way even if I didn't really plan it. I posted illustrations, paintings, drawings and sketches. You got the chance to see a lot of  stuff I've been working on  in August and maybe that will be the case in this month as well. Or maybe not, I can't tell yet. I'm really happy that I'm managing to keep my 'Inspired by' feature because it is really one of my favourite ones. I've been illustration fashion bloggers for a while and I plan to keep it up. Besides that regular feature, August has mostly been marked by my experiements with using make up for painting. Sadly, my make up art days are coming to an end because I'm running out of old make up to paint with.  

Ispalo je tako da je puno više objava bilo umjetničko nego modno prošloga mjeseca, ali drago mi je što je tako ispalo, iako nisam doista ništa planirala. Objavljivala sam ilustracije, slike, crteže i skice. Mogli ste vidjeti puno toga na čemu sam radila u kolovozu, a možda će to biti slučaj i ovoga mjeseca. Možda i neće, ne mogu još reći. Drago mi je što uspijevam održati svoju "Nadahnuta s" rubriku na blogu jer mi je doista jedna od najdražih. Već dugo ilustriram modne blogerice (zasada nijednoga blogera) i planiram s time nastaviti. Osim toga, kolovoz je bio u znaku moga eksperimentiranja s korištenjem šminke za stvaranje slika. Nažalost, moji dani slikanja sa šminkom privode se kraju jer ostajem bez stare šminke s kojom bi slikala.











































































Comments

  1. Jointy&Croissanty1 September 2016 at 01:17

    So many gorgeous illustrations! I really impressed!:)

    jointyicroissanty

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  2. Unknown1 September 2016 at 01:42

    Amazing!
    Emma
    www.emmalovesfashion.com

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  3. Beautyntheglam1 September 2016 at 03:27

    Your drawing are just so wonderful I look forward each time to seeing more.

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    1. Ivana Split1 September 2016 at 11:17

      you're so sweet, thank you for saying that:)

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  4. Bárbara Marques1 September 2016 at 03:45

    Your "inspired by" feature is one of my favorites too :)

    MY KIND OF JOY

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  5. Unknown1 September 2016 at 03:59

    Želim ti još produktivniji i kreativniji rujan, samo nastavi u ovom umjetničko-modnom smjeru! :))

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  6. De.1 September 2016 at 04:06

    Bellissimi disegni cara un bacione

    http://denimakeup95.blogspot.it/

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  7. Miharu Julie1 September 2016 at 04:57

    nice post

    new post
    www.miharujulie.com

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  8. Irreplaceable_fashion1 September 2016 at 05:04

    wow you are very talented woman:) I'm impressed!

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  9. Vildana Šuta1 September 2016 at 05:24


    Divne ilustracije! Super post! :)

    Vildana from Living Like V & Stalia Is BAE

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  10. Unknown1 September 2016 at 05:33

    I loved the first illustration, the ballerina and the blond girl with the yellow dress, and also the last illustration, I even think I may know that one :) Dear Ivana, I am now curious to know about your projects :) I am sure they will be amazing, like you are! I hope you find more makeup to paint, but even without the illustrations will be great! I am sure of that! Wishing you a lovely day!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  11. Hokis1 September 2016 at 06:34

    Wow!

    Looks so great!

    Have a nice weekend!

    xoxo Jacqueline
    www.hokis1981.blogspot.com

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  12. Stacy Martin1 September 2016 at 06:55

    Hi darling!
    Great blog you've got there.

    I am following you now.It would mean a lot to me if you could follow me too because I'm new to blogger.Thanks
    xxx

    http://stacycorner.blogspot.rs/

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  13. Lenya1 September 2016 at 07:20

    I love all of you illustrations Ivana, but #2 the faceless redhead is amazing, you've done a tremendously great job on that one. Oh btw, upcoming Mondy the 5th is Labor Day ;) So long weekend ahead :)
    hugs my creative friend
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  14. Beauty Unearthly1 September 2016 at 12:18

    Excellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :) xx

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  15. Rowena @ rolala loves1 September 2016 at 13:57

    You certainly had a creative month of August! I enjoy your art posts as much as your fashion posts.

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  16. Unknown1 September 2016 at 21:51

    Wonderful to see all the color and fashion and your new poses are really cool. Will miss the make up paintings for sure.

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  17. Šminkolina2 September 2016 at 00:20

    Super su slike, crvenokose su mi najdraže :D
    potrošila si svu staru šminku? ništa, stavi oglas da dobrovoljno primaš staru šminku, mislim da ćeš brzo opet moći slikati ;)
    imam jedan "poslovni" prijedlog, ali javit ću ti se preko poruka na instagramu :)

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  18. bambolai5 September 2016 at 07:03

    Obozavam kada sjajne ilustracije objedinis u okviru jednog posta! Divota prava za oci :-)

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