Illustrations of the day (purple marker) / Ilustracije dana (ljubičasti marker)


Markers are not my favourite media, but sometimes it is good to challenge one's self. Working with just one marker is obviously limiting, but it is also kind of interesting. These monochrome illustrations turned out alright. Not my thing, but I'm glad I tried it. Anyhow, once I read somewhere that limitations can be really freeing- and  life proved it to me, over and over again. Sometimes it takes a limitation of some kind to make us realize how much is really out there for us to utilize.

Markeri mi i nisu najdraži medij, ali nekad je dobro uzeti nešto kao izazov. Crtati sa samo jednim markerom je očito ograničenje, ali je i nekako zanimljivo. Ove monokromatske ilustracije nisu loše ispale. Nije za mene, ali drago mi je da sam i to probala. Jednom sam negdje pročitala da ograničenja mogu oslobođavati- a puno puta život mi je baš to pokazao. Ponekad nam je potrebno neko ograničenje da shvatimo koliko toga doista ima čime se možemo koristiti. 








 














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Comments

  1. Rowena @ rolala loves11 July 2017 at 16:28

    Using a medium that you're not that fond of can be a fun way to challenge yourself. It's true that limitations are freeing but they can also open our eyes to new possibilities. I try to photograph subjects I'm not that good with to do that.

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    1. Ivana Split16 July 2017 at 12:45

      I do agree. It is a great way to learn sth new.

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  2. So Alice11 July 2017 at 22:25

    Wonderful inllustrations Ivana, you have great style :-)

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  3. Miguel Gouveia11 July 2017 at 23:45

    Thanks a lot :D

    You rock and your inspiarations are amazing :D

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  4. Paola Lauretano12 July 2017 at 00:09

    Molto bello l'effetto di queste illustrazioni mono-cromatiche... bravissima!
    Kisses, Paola.
    Expressyourself

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  5. Unknown12 July 2017 at 00:59

    wow, i looks special
    black cocktail dresses/

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  6. Unknown12 July 2017 at 01:41

    Looks amazing!
    Have a nice day!
    Gil Zetbase

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  7. bambolai12 July 2017 at 02:45

    Interesantno i neobicno! Bas mi se dopada :-)

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  8. Irreplaceable_fashion12 July 2017 at 02:53

    wow amazing, I love this purple color:*

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  9. Bárbara Marques12 July 2017 at 04:23

    It must be really hard to work with just one color of the same material. But you did it wonderfully :)

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  10. Beauty Editer12 July 2017 at 04:54

    Absolutely nice! Great post dear.


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  11. cocojeans12 July 2017 at 05:02

    Must say that I prefer pencil in your draws but this is different and for that I congratulate you! xx
    Coco and Jeans by Marisa x My Instagram x My Bloglovin

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  12. Lenya12 July 2017 at 06:22

    Leaving your comfort zone is always a challenge but it's also good for you, Ivana.
    xox
    Lenya
    new look: Gingham Ruffles And Sandie

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  13. Dressed With Soul12 July 2017 at 06:36

    Dear Ivana, how good you challenged yourself with the marker as I love the result although normally you don't like markers! Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful illustration.
    Liebe Grüße, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  14. Oksana Zolotukhina12 July 2017 at 07:47

    Wow! That's really amazing. I love it!

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  15. ania12 July 2017 at 12:53

    Great!

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  16. sepatuholig-Grace Njio13 July 2017 at 00:06

    Cool scribbling!
    http://sepatuholig.blogspot.com
    instagram @grace_njio

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  17. Megi13 July 2017 at 03:00

    Great picture *.* I don't like painting a marker and it doesn't like me too...

    https://odbicie-lustra.blogspot.com/

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  18. Anonymous13 July 2017 at 06:27

    It's different when you do drawings in purple or marker, but it's definitely very funky!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  19. Unknown13 July 2017 at 12:06

    As usual interesting post! Thanks for sharing)

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  20. Mica13 July 2017 at 21:19

    Oh what a fun way to challenge yourself and try something different! I love puprle too.

    I must say whenever I come to your blog you seem to be trying something different or new with your art and it's lovely to see you challenging yourself and having fun with your hobby! :)


    Hope you are having a wonderful week :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  21. Marian14 July 2017 at 10:26

    Great post!
    Have a happy Friday.
    https://nairgraphies.com/blog

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  22. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger14 July 2017 at 10:56

    che bel ritratto ivana
    nuovo look da me <<< i migliori e-shop vintage online e negozi fisici second-hand per acquistare abbigliamento d’epoca >>>
    buon venerdì, un bacione

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  23. Kelsey&Kenecha15 July 2017 at 19:13

    Very beautiful drawings :)

    Florals&Smiles

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  24. Gabrielle16 July 2017 at 11:07

    It's amazing how you've managed to show expression in the face and eyes of this illustration, using just a marker pen! Nice idea to challenge yourself Ivana, you've done a lovely job :)

    aglassofice.com
    x

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  25. Unknown16 July 2017 at 12:46

    Really interesting post! Thanks for sharing)

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  26. Nicole Aguinaldo17 July 2017 at 12:12

    Lovely illustrations! Youre so talented!

    GIRL ABOUT TOWN BLOG

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  27. Nevena Krstic17 July 2017 at 13:39

    They all look really cool! :) xx

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  28. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger18 July 2017 at 12:22

    ciao ivana ripasso per un saluto
    nuovo look da me <<< Roberta di Camerino collezione Grafic >>>
    buon martedì, un bacione

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  29. Paola Lauretano18 July 2017 at 15:27

    Buon mercoledì cara Ivana!
    Kisses, Paola.
    Expressyourself

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  30. Pablo Parra (Fungi)20 July 2017 at 04:01

    Hey my dear Ivana, I'm back again!

    Happy to be here enjoying the blogging world after a not too short pause.

    I'm also happy to see that you're still making art everyday and inspiring us with every sketch!

    I invite you to discover my new site,
    All the best!
    Pablo
    HEY FUNGI

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  31. Blackswan20 July 2017 at 04:39

    Very pretty indeed! xoxo

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  32. Unknown20 July 2017 at 06:15

    Hej draga moja! Konačno sam se vratila svemu ovome. Bila mi je potrebna pauza, bila sam i na ivici da ugasim sve... to je malo duža priča, ali eto, tu sam ponovo pa ću pokašati da nadoknadim propušteno u neko skorije vreme. Nadam se da si mi dobro! Sama činjenica što ti pišem komentar mi je već pravi podsetnik na ono što i dalje volim oko cele ove priče sa blogom tako da se družimo i ovde i dalje :)

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  33. Anonymous20 July 2017 at 15:47

    Stopping by to wish you a happy Thursday!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  34. Jessi Malay21 July 2017 at 13:47

    Love these sketches, so unique!! Keep it up girl, and happy Fridayayay :)

    XO, Jessi
    http://www.mywhitet.com/dinela-faith-flower/

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  35. Unknown21 July 2017 at 14:22

    I am missing you, dear Ivana! I see this lovely post is from the 11th, I hope you are fine! I was very tired lately and couldn't really feed my blog or read the blogs of my blogger friends like you, but I am feeling better now and here I am :) I loooved the illustrations with the purple marker, you are always so sensitive, talented and creative! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  36. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger21 July 2017 at 17:56

    Ciao Ivana ripasso per augurarti buon fine settimana
    nuovo post da me <<< shabby chic style >>>
    un bacione

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  37. Fresh Is Yummy23 July 2017 at 01:37

    Cool images!
    http://freshisyummy.blogspot.com/2017/07/jacob-takes-portugal-1-malibu.html

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  38. Lenya23 July 2017 at 15:20

    Hope you are feeling fine, Ivana? Wishing you a lovely and relaxing Sunday, girl.
    xox
    Lenya
    new look: Something In Red

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  39. Amely Rose23 July 2017 at 23:29

    I hope you Feeling good, ivana?
    Again so lovely Illustration, I love your color-pick.
    Nice one.

    with love your AMELY ROSE

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  40. Unknown25 July 2017 at 07:06

    How are you, dear Ivana? I hope you are fine and enjoying summer! Missing your posts and you!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  41. Patricia G.25 July 2017 at 11:08

    So nice!
    xoxo
    https://www.donkeycool.es/

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  42. Pablo Parra (Fungi)27 July 2017 at 00:38

    Just stopping by if there was a new post, hope you're doing great and can't wait to read new stories and see new art on your site :D

    Best my dear!
    Pablo
    Hey Fungi Blog

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  43. Paola Lauretano29 July 2017 at 09:00

    Ciao Ivana, buona vacanze!
    Kisses, Paola.
    Expressyourself

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  44. Sakuranko29 July 2017 at 22:16

    Oh very interesting post
    xx

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  45. Dressed With Soul30 July 2017 at 12:06

    Have a happy new week, dear Ivana! xx Rena

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  46. Lenya30 July 2017 at 15:21

    I am so sorry to hear about your last health problems, Ivana. Feel yourself gently hugged my friend. I wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon, dear girl.
    xox
    Lenya
    new look: Brushstrokes

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  47. Miguel Gouveia31 July 2017 at 00:37

    Thanks a lot :D

    love the way you work my dear

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  48. Unknown31 July 2017 at 02:04

    So talented!
    xoxo

    www.sorananistor.com

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  49. Irreplaceable_fashion31 July 2017 at 03:10

    It's amazing:) You are a real artist!

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  50. cocojeans31 July 2017 at 04:18

    Hope everything is alright with you dear. Have a nice week! xx
    Coco and Jeans by Marisa x My Instagram x My Bloglovin

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  51. R.ChamberofBeauty31 July 2017 at 07:52

    You have done it so well! Love these illustrations! Have a great day <3
    http://www.rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.com/

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  52. Kelsey&Kenecha31 July 2017 at 13:20

    Such a beautiful drawing :)

    Florals&Smiles

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  53. Oksana Zolotukhina31 July 2017 at 14:43

    Thanks for visiting Ivana. Have a nice day))

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  55. Amy Aed1 August 2017 at 12:51

    Ooooh these are so cute! I think it's great to try out mediums youre not too keen on, because it ends up with beauties like this!

    Amy;
    Little Moon Elephant

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  56. Fashionably Idu2 August 2017 at 07:20

    You are one talented artist even in the face of limitations. The monochrome illustrations are a great way to broaden your horizon and turned out pretty darn good!

    http://www.fashionablyidu.com/

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  57. Anonymous2 August 2017 at 14:59

    Happy Wednesday!!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  58. Pablo Parra (Fungi)3 August 2017 at 04:09

    Hey Ivana, just stopping by to see if you have new posts and to thank you for all the support you spread about my blog/work!

    Hope you can post soon!

    Best :D
    Pablo
    Hey Fungi Blog

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  59. Shopping Lady3 August 2017 at 11:46

    Che belli i tuoi disegni Ivana, sono sempre così particolari!

    Shopping Girls

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  60. Patricia G.6 August 2017 at 19:50

    Amazing!
    xoxo
    https://www.donkeycool.es/

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  61. R's Rue7 August 2017 at 08:02

    Love the color.

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