FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: FASHION ILLUSTRATOR AT WORK

Hello dear readers! How are you doing? I'm working hard on new art projects. It's Friday today and that means I'll share some of my new fashion illustration projects with you. Friday fashion illustration is a regular feature on my blog where I share my fashion illustrations and other art related projects.  You know that I like to experiment with fashion illustration. Today you'll see some of my new experiments. That being said,  all  of my fashion illustrations in this post have a common theme: 'fashion illustrator at work.'

I had this cool idea of drawing a fashion illustrator at work (behind her desk), so I drew a marker sketch. I ended up liking this concept so much that I drew several version of the same motive. I drew  two versions with a purple marker and one with a pencil. I did not stop there, though. I uploaded these sketches to my laptop and painted them digitally using Paint 3D. I ended up with several digital versions of 'Fashion illustrator at work'. I think it's such a cute concept and I might work on it some more. The fun part of this design is that I can add my own fashion illustrations to it. Isn't that cool? Anyhow, the outfit of the day is just something I wore this month, I'll talk about it some other time because today we're talking illustrations. 


SOME OLD LINKS IN CASE YOU WANT TO CHECK MORE OF MY ART: 

ANOTHER ART UPDATE HERE: MARKER ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIGITAL
BEFORE THAT: FIVE WATERCOLOUR PORTRAITS
BEFORE THAT: ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, BLIDINJE MOUNTAIN CHURCH
FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: DECEMBER
INSPIRED BY MICA, SHEILA AND BLAIR + my previous INSPIRED BY POSTS starting with the most recent ones: 




I'm more of a traditional media artist, but I want to learn more about digital art, so I have been practicing. It's hard for me to tell whether digital art is for me. It seems to me that in art you have to invest a few months or years into a medium to see whether you can master it. I still haven't even attempted working in real 'digital art' projects, but I'm warming up to the idea. We'll see where life takes me.
FASHION ILLUSTRATOR AT WORK #1- DIGITAL COLOURING
I actually shared a few images of this illustration here, but I didn't finish it then. Now, it is all finished. I might colour it anew but for now it is finished. 
ORIGINAL MARKER SKETCH FOR FASHION ILLUSTRATOR AT WORK

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR AT WORK #2, MARKER SKETCH- I really have a lot of ideas for colouring this one digitally. As you can see, I made so many versions of it. I don't know how to draw digitally, but someone colouring my sketches works out. 
 

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR AT WORK #3 :PENCIL DRAWING AND SKETCH - This is a pencil sketch that I didn't managed to finish. I might colour it as well. I even drew Mostar in the background on this one. Seeing this sketch makes me realize that I need to invest into better quality coloured pencils, though. 

There is actually another pencil sketch that I'm working on. I haven't finished it yet, but I might add some digital touches eventually. The third one (the pencil sketch) you can see above is still unfinished) and so is the fourth one- the one you yet have to see. 

COMPARISON: MARKER ILLUSTRATIONS (ORIGINAL) VS. DIGITAL VERSIONS


 

Designs available in my Redbubble shop. Thank you for reading and visiting. Have a lovely day. Happy Lunar Year to anyone celebrating it. 

I'm linking this post with Nancy's Friday Link up. Join in the fun and link up too!

Comments

  1. Silvia Negretti12 February 2021 at 08:43

    That's a very original idea to show your fashion illustrations, Ivana!
    It's always pretty interesting to see the process to creating art!
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split13 February 2021 at 00:33

      Grazie, anche a me piace vedere il processo di altri artisti, cosi faccio questi 'wip' post.

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  2. The Padre12 February 2021 at 10:22

    Brilliant Illustrations - And That Photo From The Bench So Rocks - You Crack Me Up - You Two Enjoy Your Weekend - Be Well

    Cheers

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  3. Ananka12 February 2021 at 11:01

    These look good and love the photo of you. :-D

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  4. Turgay Aksoy12 February 2021 at 11:43

    I wish you convenience Ivana

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  5. paola lauretano12 February 2021 at 14:13

    Vorrei saper disegnare come te Ivana, ma quanto sei brava?!!! Bello quel biker in pelle abbinato a una gonna super femminile!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


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  6. Mica12 February 2021 at 14:17

    It's fun to see you experimenting and trying different things and how digital art lets you change up your original illustrations so much :)

    Hope you are having a nice weekend :) We are celebrating Lunar New Year today :)

    Away From Blue

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  7. Jodie's Touch of Style12 February 2021 at 15:41

    I really like how these turned out Ivana. You are so good to try new things and have fun with this.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  8. Sheila12 February 2021 at 15:58

    I enjoy these posts, seeing how you compose your pictures and sketch them, then pen, then colour, then the digital transformation. So fun!

    Have a good weekend, my dear!

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  9. Kezzie12 February 2021 at 16:17

    I find your art fascinating! I find it strange to think that you don't think of yourself as a digital artist, because I really do associate you with that now! I like the poses behind the desk. I do think good quality pencils are important. I bought CBC a lovely set for his birthday and some teenage girl at his school stole them!!!!!!!!!! I bought him another set but I couldn't believe it!

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    1. Ivana Split13 February 2021 at 00:25

      About 99.9 art I make is traditional, I don't even have the tools for digital, I'm just improvising. Even my digital art is mostly traditional art that has just been edited on my laptop not real digital art. I like digital art, but I've been working in traditional medias for so long I'm not sure I can make a switch.

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  10. J.P. Alexander12 February 2021 at 17:45

    Muy lindos bocetos, te mando un beso y feliz día de la amistad.

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  11. Nancy 's Fashion Style12 February 2021 at 23:53

    Thats a lovely photo of yourself! And is so nice to see your drawings. Hope to see you on my Fancy Friday link up party.

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    1. Ivana Split13 February 2021 at 00:55

      Thank you for reminding me. I will edit the post and add the link asap.

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  12. Anca13 February 2021 at 02:07

    Gorgeous illustrations, as always. I love your art and your ideas. xx

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  13. ellie13 February 2021 at 05:33

    Wonderful post! A story within a story premise! Beautiful colors, too!

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  14. Caitlin'nMegan13 February 2021 at 05:34

    Lovely! Awesome how the illustration develops too. Happy Valentines Weekend!

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  15. Polyester Princess13 February 2021 at 08:29

    I'm loving your fashion illustration posts, and following your creative process from sketch to digital art and everything in between. You're obviously passionate about this talent of yours and making the most of your time at hand to spend on your art.
    Have a great weekend, Ivana xxx

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    1. Ivana Split16 February 2021 at 05:57

      I've been making art almost non stop for the last 3 months.

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  16. Sabine Gimm14 February 2021 at 07:01

    These are very beautiful works of art, dear Ivana. Also very interesting how they are created.

    xoxo Sabine

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  17. The Exclusive Beauty Diary14 February 2021 at 08:39

    Jako lijepa ilustracija i sviđa mi se kako si se poigrala bojama kod drugih skica. Svaki pout me oduševi tvoj talent i ilustracije koje nam predstavljaš.

    New Post - https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2021/02/lancome-la-nuit-tresor-scent-of.html

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  18. camdandusler14 February 2021 at 08:41

    Thanks for your sharing... happy valentine's day...

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  19. Selvaggia Capizzi14 February 2021 at 09:16

    Secondo me hai avuto davvero una bellissima idea, questi disegni sono strepitosi!
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  20. Alek :D14 February 2021 at 13:21

    Kako divneee ilustracije! Uistinu me podsjećaju na djevojke iz Animea! Imaš prekrasne ideje i smisao za crtanje. Evo napokon sam se vratio u novom blogu! :)

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    1. Ivana Split16 February 2021 at 11:10

      Hvala ti. Možda jednoga dana krenem i u Anime pravcu. Mislim da sam kroz rad na modnim ilustracijama naučila ponešto i o Anime stilu. Drago mi je što si se vratio bloganju.

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  21. Unknown15 February 2021 at 01:36

    Spero tu abbia trascorso un bel San Valentino, dolcissima Ivana!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  22. Marianela Beauty Tips15 February 2021 at 03:27

    Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.
    I hope you'll visit my blog soon. Have a good week!

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  23. Królowa Karo15 February 2021 at 06:46

    The illustrator is great! Great job!

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  24. Kinga K.15 February 2021 at 08:02

    Amazing illustrations ❤

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  25. Rowena @ rolala loves15 February 2021 at 13:28

    If you're used to creating art with traditional materials, I can imagine digital art must be quite different. It's really cool how you're combining both techniques in your pieces.

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  26. Lovely15 February 2021 at 19:40

    I love seeing your illustrations! You are so talented!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  27. Vix16 February 2021 at 00:11

    What a wonderful post, so packed with colour and talent. xxx

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  28. Pablo Parra (Fungi)16 February 2021 at 01:28

    Hey Ivana, I hope you're doing good!

    First of all I hope all is going well with health and with your artistic projects. I love to see you using many techniques and materials that are always new in your field. I know you love to draw fashion, and I loved to see that now you illustrated fashion but in a different environment: work space. I felt related with this allure since I've been in my house working for over a year. It feels nice to see you portrait that :)

    On the other hand I liked the outfit, it is like a beginning to say hi to spring and start embracing warmer days.

    Also combining digital with traditional materials may seem rare at the beginning, but the thing I like the most is that the possibilities to create new stuff are endless when you decide to combine these two techniques, anyways I'd say the traditional part and feel the ink in your fingers will never be replaced, but digital offers new amazing possibilities. Good luck with it!

    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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    1. Ivana Split16 February 2021 at 11:39

      Yes, it does open new possibilities, doesn't it?

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