FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: SPRING VIBES

Hello, how are you doing? Welcome to another Friday Fashion Illustration. I'm continuing with my fashion illustration series even if I'm currently more involved into landscape and portrait painting. Sometimes I'll skip a week but I do try to keep this feature alive. In fact, I skipped it last week because I was on a medically motivated trip to Split, Croatia and just didn't have the time to post. Last Tuesday, however, I returned to Mostar and to my art making work regime. This morning I got up a bit earlier to sketch something nice for today. I found an old photograph of mine and used it as a reference for this fashion illustration. I like to challenge myself and draw different poses. I think it's as a  good way to improve one's fashion illustrating skills as any. I changed the outfit a little bit, though. The floral pink dress from this illustration is a bit shorter than something I would normally wear (unless I'm heading for the beach or something) but I wanted this illustration to convey spring vibes. La vie en rose and that sort of thing. Illustrating florals is always a lot of fun. 


This illustration is drawn in elongated style typical for fashion illustration. I'm not sure will I upload it to my Redbubble shop yet but I do upload most of my illustration stuff there so there is a possibility this fashion sketch will be available as a print soon.  As you will see when you scroll bellow, I sketched this one in one of my larger sketchbooks. I used different brands of coloured pencils (none of them especially fancy). Coloured pencils aren't exactly my medium yet, but I hope to master them some day. Scroll down to see the making of collages  I put together for you (because I know many people like to see work in progress photographs). 


MAKING OF THE FASHION ILLUSTRATION 



MORE FASHION ILLUSTRATION POSTS (RECENT HERE)

If you like this fashion illustration and would like to see more, you have a look these similar posts: DIGITAL RETOUCHING WITH PAINT 3D,  LADY IN A LILAC DRESS and BALL PAINT FASHION ILLUSTRATION. Moreover, you're more than welcome welcome to visit my previous Friday Fashion Illustration Posts:- 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

MORE 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: 




Besides sharing my new fashion illustration, today I'm also showing you an outfit in Pantene colours of the year (yellow and gray) that I put on solely for the purpose of this post.  I'm wearing a silk blouse I bought years ago for my grandmother but it didn't suit her, so I kept it for myself and a yellow jumpsuit I got in some collab a long time ago. The boots are from Peko but as their heels are worn out I don't wear them often. I don't remember how long it was since I bought these boots, but it's been a while for sure. Trends come and go, but I'm very partial to anything pointy when it comes to shoes and boots.  Big thanks to my husband for taking these fun photographs. Speaking of thanks, I want to thank you all so much for all of your encouraging comments on my new feature TRAVEL WITH MY ART. I will continue posting location inspired posts and paintings soon enough (in fact you can spy an acrylic landscape painting in the making behind my back if you look carefully). 

Thank you so much for visiting and commenting! Take care and stay safe. I'm joining Nancy's Style Link up and you can join it too. Just head over to Nancy's site for details. 

Comments

  1. Epsita26 March 2021 at 07:30

    Hello, Ivana!
    I am visiting you after a long time. I hope your arm has healed. I'm so happy to see you back to blogging. And I absolutely adore your illustrations as always. Love today's art too. That floral dress is just gorgeous!

    I am in love with your jumpsuit, and the way you have styled it with a silk blouse. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs,
    Epsita | https://www.thepositivewindow.com/

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    1. Ivana Split27 March 2021 at 15:09

      Thank you dear Epsita. Yes, my shoulder is alright now.

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  2. Anca26 March 2021 at 07:54

    I am loving your outfit. It's always nice and interesting to see the illustrations, as you make them, step by step. Also, I noticed the landscape and I can't wait to know more about it.
    I hope you'll have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. xx

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  3. Pablo Parra (Fungi)26 March 2021 at 08:27

    Hello dear Ivana,

    I hope you're having a good Friday! Love to see your art all around the place, I am happy to see how your surroundings are always have art and creativity: from your outfit to your drawing tools and others.

    That pink dress illustration is so adorable, specially the colors you used, they totally remind me of springs and better times. And your jumpsuit in combination with your art is also marvelous, the perfect piece and one of my favorites from your site!

    Will check out the other posts of the week! Stay safe!

    Pablo
    Hey Fungi

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    1. Ivana Split27 March 2021 at 15:13

      Thank you so much Pablo. Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. Leone26 March 2021 at 09:33

    Your works delight me! You are a genius :) Congratulations

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  5. Nancy 's Fashion Style26 March 2021 at 10:50

    What a joy! Such lovely colors, on you and on the painting!

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  6. Selvaggia Capizzi26 March 2021 at 11:33

    Vorrei tanto avere il tuo dono Ivana, so che mi sarebbe davvero piaciuto esprimermi attraverso il disegno e la pittura!
    Don't Call Me Fashion Blogger
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  7. Martyna26 March 2021 at 12:22

    Beautiful pictures!;)

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  8. Rowena @ rolala loves26 March 2021 at 12:27

    This illustration is lovely but my attention is drawn to your fresh and vibrant Pantone inspired outfit. Your printed jumpsuit is giving me some serious spring vibes :)

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  9. Jodie's Touch of Style26 March 2021 at 16:56

    It's so impressive how you challenge yourself this way Ivana.
    And I have to say that I adore the yellow jumpsuit you're wearing too. Hope your medical things went okay??
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  10. J.P. Alexander26 March 2021 at 18:21

    Te queda muy lindo el conjunto amarillo y me gusto mucho el boceto del vestido de flores y la imagen del mar de fondo. Te mando un beso y esperó que estés mejor.

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  11. Sheila26 March 2021 at 19:15

    Your yellow jumpsuit is amazing, Ivana, and you look stunning in this outfit! I hope you are feeling all right - take care.

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  12. Mica27 March 2021 at 04:14

    Your yellow jumpsuit is so fun and it's nice seeing your illustration as well as a landscape in progress! :)

    Hope you are having a good weekend :)

    Away From The Blue

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  13. ellie27 March 2021 at 05:12

    Such a lovely jumpsuit. When I saw the first illustration I thought you had painted it on the wall..which reminds me of visiting an artist who's entire bathroom was a mural of the jungle in his bathroom. It was a very interesting bathroom. One I will never forget. Possibly I remember it more than actually him.

    Such lovely art pieces. I love how you have used such color, too.

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  14. Caitlin'nMegan27 March 2021 at 05:14

    Adoring your Friday post! Such a great art session! Oh, if it were me I would have to be in an old smock. I am so messy when it comes to any kind of art. Even cooking. Love your outfit!

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  15. Kinga K.27 March 2021 at 05:49

    Great jumpsuit ❤

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  16. M.D. Moymirski27 March 2021 at 09:07

    Good to see the artist at work 😉.

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  17. Unknown27 March 2021 at 09:18

    Che bella questa illustrazione! E mi sono innamorata della tua tuta!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  18. Polyester Princess27 March 2021 at 11:13

    I absolutely adore your outfit, Ivana! Pantone colours of the year or not, the yellow floral jumpsuit worn with the grey silk pussy bow blouse is just gorgeous!
    Your fashion illustration is wonderful too, of course and thank your for once again showing us your WIP. Can't wait to see the finished seascape! I do hope you are well and are having a great weekend! xxx

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  19. Królowa Karo28 March 2021 at 03:35

    It's very springtime! In the drawing and on your outfit :)

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  20. shanaz@RS28 March 2021 at 06:45

    Have you ever tried dates, as in the fruit to help with the iron deficiency? I was just wondering as you mentioned your struggles with iron levels. Perhaps, you do take supplements for it? I also read that it's also good to take vitamin C as it helps with our body's iron absorption. I'm really in love with your outfit as you showed us your painting! It's such a lovely combo: yellow and gray. And those pointy boots totally made the whole look even chicer than usual. Love it! :)

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  21. Ananka28 March 2021 at 14:27

    Loving your yellow and great art :-D

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  22. Anđela Vukčević29 March 2021 at 06:42

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