INSPIRED BY....BLOGGERS SHANAZ & MARISA

 EN Today it's time for another post in my INSPIRED BY... feature, a regular feature on my blog in which I choose bloggers to illustrate and recommend. Today I'll show you two fashion illustrations, one inspired by Shanaz from Reverie Sanctuary blog and the other by Marisa from Marisa's closet blog. Do visit their blogs, they are both beautiful, stylish and fabulous ladies with a talent for writing. Let's get started!

IT Danas je vrijeme za još jednu objavu mojoj rubrici NADHANUTA S ..., redovnom rubrikom na mom blogu u kojoj biram blogere koji će ih ilustrirati i preporučiti. Danas ću vam pokazati dvije modne ilustracije, jednu nadahnutu sa Shanaz s bloga Reverie Sanctuary, a drugu s Marisom s Marisa's closet bloga. Posjetite njihove blogove, obje su lijepe, elegantne i nevjerojatne dame s talentom za pisanje. Započnimo!

INSPIRED BY....SHANEZ (MAKING OF A FASHION ILLUSTRATION)

MEDIUM: WATERCOLOUR PENCILS ON MIXED MEDIA PAPER

To make this illustration I first sketched the general outline with watercolour pencils and then I added more details, again with watercolour pencils. Finally, I added water with a brush and softened it. The illustration ended up looking a bit unfinished, so I might give it another go when I find time. I cannot say that I'm completely satisfied with it just yet. Bellow you can see a collage of how it was made as well as check out the photo reference I used (from Shanaz's blog obviously).


INSPIRED BY.... MARISA (MAKING OF A FASHION ILLUSTRATION)

MEDIUM: ACRYLIC PAINTS ON MIXED MEDIA PAPER

I ran out of my fancy acrylic paints while painting this one, but I managed to find a small package of less quality acrylics and I used them to complete the painting. As you can see in the collages bellow, my art process was pretty standard. First I illustrated the look with a charcoal pencil and then I started adding more and more layers of acrylic paint until I was happy with the illustrated outfit and the background. Bellow you can see the making of process as well as the photo reference I used. 


IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT, FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER INSPIRED BY POSTS AND SEE WHAT OTHER BLOGGERS I HAVE ILLUSTRATED SO FAR:
INSPIRED BY SELVAGGIA AND PAOLA 2019
INSPIRED BY MELODY JACOBS 2018
INSPIRED BY NATALIA  2018
INSPIRED BY JODIE'S TOUCH OF STYLE 2018
INSPIRED BY JESSICA 2018
INSPIRED BY TIJANA 2018
INSPIRED BY 2017 EDITION 
INSPIRED BY 2016 EDITION
INSPIRED BY 2015 EDITION
INSPIRED BY...SEVEN FASHION BLOGGERS 2014 EDITION

 MY 4 MOST RECENT FASHION FRIDAY ILLUSTRATION POSTS: HERE,  HERE, HERE AND HERE +MORE OF MY RECENT POST IN THE CATEGORY OF FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: DIGITAL ART AND NEW SKETCHES,  FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: BLACK DRESS, GREY BLAZER AND BURGUNDY HEELS 

....AND HERE ARE MORE LINKS TO POSTS ABOUT FASHION ILLUSTRATING 

 DIGITAL RETOUCHING WITH PAINT 3D,  LADY IN A LILAC DRESS and BALL PAINT FASHION ILLUSTRATION. 
FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: WATERCOLOUR PENCILS -IVANA'S FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY- FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: INSPIRED BY COLOURS OF AUTUMN- A GIRL IN A RED GOWN: FASHION ILLUSTRATION OF THE DAY-CUSTOMIZING A NOTEBOOK WITH A FASHION ILLUSTRATION- FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: ILLUSTRATING A BLACK DRESS FROM DOLCE & GABBANA COLLECTION- 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR FASHION ILLUSTRATION SKILLS- HOW TO CREATE A 3D FASHION ILLUSTRATION DRESS WITH DRY FLOWERS?- FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: HAT OBSESSED -FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY INSPIRED BY SUMMER STYLE- FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: SUMMER TO AUTUMN TRANSITION- FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: ILLUSTRATED TOTE BAGS-FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: HAT OBSESSED - FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: NEW AUTUMN INSPIRED ART FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: MY INSPIRATIONS
FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: SKETCHING ON A FERRY

As always, thank you for reading and visiting. My art prints are available for purchase on Redbubble and Arthaus. Have a lovely day ahead!


Comments

  1. Sheila26 November 2020 at 08:48

    How lovely to honour your blogger friends this way! I can see why you were attracted to Shanaz' outfit - the colours are fantastic. I like the soft watercolours in that one. Marisa's picture is much more impressionistic, with its daubs of bolder colour. These are a wonderful way to stretch your artistic muscle, Ivana.

    And of course, YOUR outfit - that marigold yellow sweater is perfect on you (I covet it!), and I adore your funky tights! Have a good day, my friend!

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    1. Ivana Split28 November 2020 at 08:16

      Thank you Sheila. I actually layered two pair of tights, the burgundy on first and then I wore a pair of leopard ones above them. I did it to be warmer but it also looks cool.

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  2. Silvia Negretti26 November 2020 at 10:11

    Marisa ha sempre dei look originali e molto stilosi....ed un sacco di vestiti bellissimi!!!
    Mi piaccciono molto entrambe le illustrazioni, ma la seconda è la mia preferita: i colori e lo sfondo ne fanno quasi un quadro!
    Bravissima Ivana! :)
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com/

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  3. Antonella26 November 2020 at 11:47

    Preferisco la seconda,originale! =)

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  4. Mica26 November 2020 at 11:50

    Such lovely illustrations! They are both stylish bloggers too, I can see why you were inspired by them! I like that you had fun using different materials too!

    Hope that your week is going well :)

    Away From The Blue

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  5. Ananka26 November 2020 at 13:33

    Those are great sketches of your friends :-D I remember that post from Marisa :-D

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  6. Kezzie26 November 2020 at 15:04

    Ah, these are beautiful! I do love it when you draw fashion bloggers and I think it is incredibly flattering for them to paint them! I'd definitely wear the red outfit. I look forward to the next ones.

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  7. Jodie's Touch of Style26 November 2020 at 15:53

    I always love seeing how you interpret these outfits in your paintings this way Ivana. I know Marisa, but didn't know of Shanaz, so thanks for sharing!!
    OXOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  8. Sabine Gimm27 November 2020 at 04:03

    Beautiful illustrations from nice bloggers :)

    xoxo Sabine

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  9. Gata Collins27 November 2020 at 05:14

    haha, Cute and beautiful drawing!
    Best Glove Review

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  10. Vix27 November 2020 at 06:42

    How lovely to be inspired by bloggers, your pictures are fabulous! x

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  11. Paola Lauretano27 November 2020 at 09:22

    Mi ricordo quando hai fatto il mio ritratto e ne sono stata felicissima! Sei davver brava, Ivana!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  12. Polyester Princess27 November 2020 at 10:41

    Isn't it wonderful to inspire and be inspired by fellow bloggers? I'm sure Shanaz and Marisa are both feeling duly honoured.
    Although I'm loving both of your fashion illustrations, my favourite is Marisa's. The colours are amazing and it's got an impressionist feel, which I love.
    Your outfit is gorgeous too, and I can see that your mustard polo neck is fastly becoming a favourite. It looks absolutely fabulous on you! Wishing you a great weekend, Ivana xxx

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    1. Ivana Split29 November 2020 at 01:41

      Thank you. Yes, it is wonderful being inspired by fellow bloggers...and yes, the mustard polo neck is definitely a favourite this autumn.

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  13. Elegant Duchess Fashion and Lifestyle27 November 2020 at 11:11

    I absolutely love the idea of sharing other bloggers through your paintings. I have been following Marisa for a while. Great blogger! xx
    Elegant Duchess xx
    https://www.elegantduchess.com/

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  14. Marisa Cavaleiro7 December 2020 at 08:25

    Wow Ivana, how I miss this, my shame!
    I feel flattered because I was chosen by you !!
    I loved the photo you chose and your illustration wow what an honor !!
    I also loved the illustration of Shanaz she is a sweet person !!
    Big hug and you are beautiful with my illustration!!

    marisasclosetblog.com

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