FASHION AND LOCATION ILLUSTRATION (KRAVICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)

Happy February! The month of love is here. If there is something I love more than making fashion illustrations it is making location art. Combining fashion and location illustration together gives me an opportunity to further my art skills. Moreover, local (sustainable) travel was always a part of my blogging journey. It makes sense that I would jump at a chance to illustrate local destinations. Therefore, today I have a new watercolour illustration to share with you. The medium is watercolour pencils (Staedtler brand, not sponsored) on mixed media paper (art talents, again not sponsored). The location depicted is the amazing Kravica waterfall, a place I visited many times in the past (see here and here). Scroll down to see the work in progress photographs as well as the reference photograph I used. 


The making of this illustration was pretty straightforward. I first sketches the outfit with the watercolour pencils and then I started to add the background details. It was fun sketching the water details. I also enjoyed the sketching of the trees. The outfit was fun to sketch as well.  Here I'm wearing my vintage teddy bear coat, a Bellissima dress (local brand, not sponsored) and a pair of leather boots. An ideal outfit to jump around in. Not that wearing high heels has ever stopped me from engaging in daredevil activities. Anyhow, this watercolour painting was also quite time consuming. I must have spent more than an hour making this one. I do enjoy working with watercolour pencils. Often when I work with watercolour pencils, I end up with art that looks a bit like mixed media and I love mixed media so I guess that works for me.

MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS ORANGE DRESS - You know I'm all about sustainable fashion, so I'll include more ways to style this particular dress I illustrated. Do you like any of them? I think my favourite outfit with this dress has got to be when I paired it with a vintage white blazer.

WORN HERE FOR A VISIT TO STARI GRAD CITY LAST YEAR

LET'S VISIT BUNICA RECREATIONAL ZONE NEAR MOSTAR TOGETHER!  The last time I wore this Bellissima orange dress was in January. I actually choose it for a visit to Bunica recreational area.  I didn't include this look in my January recap because I wanted to share it today. As you can see bellow I have paired this orange dress with camel boots, statement tights, Nordic print cap and a statement mini bag.  Scroll down for more images of beautiful Buna river. It's amazing how many great destinations there are in immediate vicinity of Mostar city. That always impresses me!


FEEL FREE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER INSPIRED BY POSTS AND SEE WHAT OTHER BLOGGERS I HAVE ILLUSTRATED SO FAR:

MY PREVIOUS VISITS TO BUNA RIVER AND RECREATIONAL SITE
 So, today I'm not just recommendation Kravica waterfalls to you, I'm also recommending visiting Buna river. I have blogged about this lovely area a number of times on my blog. You can read about and see more of my previous visits here, here, here, here , here , here , here, here, here , here , here , here, here and here (just click any of these links to see more of this gorgeous natural oasis near Mostar city). Follow the link bellow the image bellow for my last visit to Buna. 


MORE VISITS TO KRAVICE WATERFALLS BELLOW: 

Illustration from 2016

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As always, thank you for visiting and commenting. This fashion illustration is available for purchase via my Redbubble shop. 

Comments

  1. Ananka2 February 2021 at 01:50

    Great artwork and love the photos too :-D Amazing settings :-D

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  2. zita2 February 2021 at 03:02

    I love what you did with the picture! The artwork is so vibrant! All the pictures in the nature look so relaxing!
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  3. Azka Kamil2 February 2021 at 05:44

    Nice article guys

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  4. Pablo Parra (Fungi)2 February 2021 at 08:20

    Hello Ivana,

    I am happy to see you back in action and seeing new content on your blog. I hope you're feeling way much better now and that your health can improve in the upcoming months!

    I liked that I still had new content from you on my Instagram, but I love to see your process here on the blog and with more points of views, processes, etc.

    I didn't know that the proper name of this technique / skill was "location art" but seems appropiate and maybe I should try it combine it multiple tools, photos, drawing elements, etc. Actually back in the day I used to mix illustrations with photos a lot and you're inspiring me to do that again :)

    I liked that you're taking inspiration from your own pictures and that feed back your fashion editorial work, your illustration work and your styling work. It is like a great combo that will help you grow as a creator!

    Best! Will check the other post of the week!
    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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    1. Ivana Split2 February 2021 at 13:35

      Thank you so much for your feedback Pablo. I don't know if location art is the proper term, but it seems appropriate to me and I use it.

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  5. Anđela Vukčević2 February 2021 at 08:58

    Ilustracije su prelijepe. Sve pohvale za tvoj rad, koji je uvijek na nivou. 👌

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  6. Marisa Cavaleiro2 February 2021 at 10:31

    Hi Ivana,
    I am happy to see that you returned to the blog and I hope that this break has helped to recharge your energies! The photograph is stunning and I understand why you chose it is very beautiful and you look very elegant with this dress!
    xoxo

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  7. Sheila2 February 2021 at 10:38

    Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous place! The falls are so beautiful, as is the river - what a great spot for outfit photos, Ivana. I love your art-in-place (I like Pablo's description of it as "location art") - that is a lovely orange dress! I hope your week is going well, sending you good vibes.

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  8. ellie2 February 2021 at 10:40

    Happy February! You are off to a fabulous start. Such a wonderful orange dress! Great illustrations too. Love the hats as well! Such great character!

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  9. Caitlin'nMegan2 February 2021 at 10:42

    Really cool illustrations from your fashions. Great work. You are so adventurous in some of these shots. I am sure I would have fallen into the river or something. Lovely post. All the best on this new month!

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  10. Polyester Princess2 February 2021 at 10:44

    I'm loving your new watercolour illustration combining fashion illustration with landscape drawing. You captured the trees and the waterfall magnificently. I think this is really your thing!
    The Bellissima dress is gorgeous in its simplicity. What a lovely colour and I'm loving the stripes at the hemline. My favourite outfits you created with it are the one you used for the illustration, combined with that teddy bear coat and the one with the scarf, which is very chic! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split2 February 2021 at 14:31

      Thank you, I enjoyed capturing the trees and the waterfall.

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  11. Mica2 February 2021 at 12:17

    That orange dress is so lovely on you! I really like the picture you took and illustrated of you posing against the tree, I think it's one of my favourite illustrations of yours, as you capture the background detail well too! :)

    Hope that your week is going well :)

    Away From Blue

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  12. Alek :D2 February 2021 at 14:24

    Baš lijep i sladak članak slike veoma lijepe, ilustracije vrhunske. I ja sam počeo mnogo crtati pa i ja počinjem sa ilustracijama. Malo sam blogove stavio na pauzu, pa nisam ništa pisao, ali čim se vratim stavljam obavijest. Posjeti jednom Zenicu ili Sarajevo :).

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  13. J.P. Alexander2 February 2021 at 17:02

    Hermosos lugares, como me gustaría conocer tu país. Tu estas muy linda en cada fotografía y me fusto las pinturas que hiciste. Te mando un beso

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  14. Jodie's Touch of Style2 February 2021 at 17:03

    I know this is about the wonderful sketches Ivana, but I just love how you travel and go exploring so much. We've gotten a little lazy and I'm ready to get out and about.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  15. Lyosha Varezhkina3 February 2021 at 00:57

    i think you captured her beautifully! what a lovely style, definitely awesome image. I am sorry for not visiting as often as I could but it also made me feel so inspired by the huge amount of work I see here.

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  16. Anna-Alina3 February 2021 at 02:49

    It's probably my favorite your drawing, I had no internet yesterday and we have so slippery ice everywhere so I was painting at home too.
    I like your boots!
    I have a quite similar dress, if I had your shape I would wear it, but now it's just waiting for it's time in my closet!

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    1. Ivana Split5 February 2021 at 01:18

      Thank you. You should wear the dress and stop worrying about the shape.

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  17. Vix3 February 2021 at 03:24

    Both the photos and the artwork capture this magical place perfectly! xxx

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  18. The world of a vet3 February 2021 at 07:41

    Che belle foto! Ed i disegni sono stupendi!

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  19. Rowena @ rolala loves3 February 2021 at 09:13

    It's nice when you can combine what you love in your artwork. You have captured both the fashions and the landscapes beautifully!

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  20. Selvaggia Capizzi3 February 2021 at 09:56

    Devo dire che questo vestito è bellissimo, ti sta davvero molto bene e mi piace abbinato al teddy!
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  21. paola lauretano3 February 2021 at 12:41

    Super bella e con gran stile Ivana, mi sono innamorata del tuo primo ritratto!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  22. Oksana Zolotukhina4 February 2021 at 01:42

    Looking fabulous Ivana. And the photos and illustrations are so lovely.

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  23. Alen Walker4 February 2021 at 20:36

    Helo fashion illustration, Alen here your blog is very informative about girls fashion and I am also a writer of men's fashion and I am live in Jackson, USA. If you want to read about Japanese clothes, fashion, and style you must follow Kidoriman Blog.

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  24. Fictitious Fashion5 February 2021 at 06:04

    You look lovely and so does your illustration.

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my last blog post. It's so wonderful to know that your husband handled everything. Our's was a shared load. We did each and everything together. Not like he was in charge of xyz. It was a lovely experience. Did you check out my recent one? I want your suggestion on changing my blog name plus there is this new favourite cardigan I'm loving  One8 Commune Aerocity  
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    1. Ivana Split7 February 2021 at 11:08

      Yes, I read it. I'm happy you enjoyed yourself there.

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  25. Nadine6 February 2021 at 08:55

    What al lovely dress and teddy bear coat. Really "Bellissima"! And the illustration for it is just as beautiful. <3

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  26. akiko hiramatsu8 February 2021 at 21:33

    Great, Ivana! I really love that illustration! Posing, facial expression, composition, detail of nature materials, elegant outfit, are perfect! My eyes are stopping different lovely points, and I feel your happy time from it:)

    akiko

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