FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: RUJIŠTE MOUNTAIN CHIC

 Hello dear readers and fellow bloggers! How are you? It's (almost) Friday and you know what that means on this little digital place to call my own, don't you? It's time for another FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY (i.e. a regular feature on my blog where I post my fashion illustrations). I don't post every single Friday, but every month you can expect at least one or two posts in this category. Fashion illustration is something that I have always enjoyed and still do.  Even when I was a girl, I would fill my sketchbooks with fashion illustrations and sketches.  

Over the years, my fashion illustration style has evolved together with my art. I think it's only logical that other art projects I do get reflected onto my fashion illustrations. Having taken traditional art courses in the past, I sometimes ended up using traditional mediums for my fashion illustrations. At other times, I would experiment with other more modern techniques and mediums. Moreover, sometimes I would turn my fashion illustrations into something that can be better describes as a fashion painting. Even in my fashion illustrations, I would often get focused on details or work on the face a bit more to make it more personal. Not to mention another regular  feature on my blog (INSPIRED BY...) where I actually illustrate other bloggers. It's been an art journey for sure. 

Including landscapes into my fashion illustration is something that came naturally to me.  I'm glad I did not end up copying the mainstream fashion illustration styles, but rather tried to come up with an art style and motives that would be authentically mine. I'm not sure I'm there yet, but at least I know that I'm trying to get there. Take this illustration I'm sharing today. I wasn't sure whether to put it into a fashion illustration or location illustration category. I think it's kind of both. I was even thinking of putting it into 'travel with my art' series, but then decided to post it today because on overall, it feels more like a fashion illustration. Scroll down to read more!


THE MEDIUM & THE INSPIRATION BEHIND IT- The medium for this watercolour illustration is watercolour pencils (Staedler) on mixed media paper (Royal Talens). I was inspired by two things: a visit to Rujište mountain (back in April) and my magenta coat. Now, because I have already illustrated this magenta coat twice and did a plus 30 wears post about it HERE, I decided to change things a little bit and this time illustrate it longer. I wanted the illustration to look a bit more timeless. So, I illustrated it with a long coat (or a long coat dress if that better suits your imagination). Rujište mountain is a very beautiful place and I wanted a more romantic outfit to go along with it. When you draw from reference, you can still change things a bit. For me creating this illustration was a great way to both remember the place I visited and to re-imagine it as a magical fantasy forest. 

MY PREVIOUS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THIS MAGENTA COAT HERE AND HERE

MY PREVIOUS VISITS TO RUJIŠTE MOUNTAIN

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE, YOU'RE MORE CAN VISIT ONE OF MY SIX POSTS ABOUT RUJISTE

1. RUJIŠTE (TRAVEL POST) 2013

2. VISIT RUJIŠTE, A MOUNTAIN OASIS NEAR MOSTAR (A SUMMER VISIT 2019)

3. WINTER DESTINATIONS HERZEGOVINA: MOUNTAIN PRENJ RUJIŠTE 2019

4. TRYING OUT A NEW HIKING TRACK, RUJIŠTE, HERZEGOVINA 2019

5. WINTER FAIRY TALE AT HOTEL SNJEZNA KUCA , RUJIŠTE, PRENJ MOUNTAIN 2020

6. SUMMER AT RUJIŠTE, THE HERZEGOVIAN HIMALAYA 2020


MY MOST RECENT VISIT WAS BACK IN APRIL-  We actually visited this place in April without even planning it. We just drove a bit with vague plans of spending some time in nature. I decided that I really wanted to visit Rujište again.  Ever since my first visit, I felt a connection to this place. When I suggested it to my husband, he agreed and so I just drove there. It always amazes me just how near to the Mostar city this amazing mountain oasis really is. You can get there in no time, have a cup of coffee and return before everyone notices you went anywhere. Anyhow, we enjoyed a cup of coffee in the hotel there and then we felt brave enough to so some hiking.  There is actually a lovely and quite easy hiking track near the hotel. We attempted to hike there, but eventually had to give up because the ground was frozen. There was no ice on those areas where there was sunshine but this hiking track is in the forest, so the ground was frozen under the leaves and it was just too slippery. We took a few photographs and returned to the car feeling refreshed by the mountain air. It was a bit cold, but sunny day. I'm really glad we decided to visit again, even if we didn't manage to do much hiking, it was still a nice visit. 

THE MAKING OF THIS FASHION ILLUSTRATION- Well, the first thing I did was to choose a reference. While I was drawing I decided to make some changes to it so I did. This illustration then remained in my skechbook and I didn't touch it for days because I was very busy working on the painting I showed you yesterday. However, having completed that epic painting, I finally had time to sit down and finish this illustration. I did that by just adding water to it and turning it into an aquarelle. I actually contemplated just keeping it as a pencil sketch, because I liked it as a drawing and I was worried that I will mess it up once I add water. Hopefully, that didn't happen. I added the water and was quite pleased with the result. You can imagine how much easier this was to make than the last painting I did. I can feel so good to do something quickly when you have laboured on an canvas for a long time. Bellow are the photographs that show the work stages. 


MORE FASHION ILLUSTRATION POSTS -HERE and.... 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: DECEMBER ANOTHER ART UPDATE HERE: MARKER ILLUSTRATIONS AND DIGITAL

Thank you all so much for reading and visiting. Have a wonderful weekend!


Comments

  1. The Exclusive Beauty Diary6 May 2021 at 08:10

    Draga Ivana, izgledaš mi predivno. Ta burgundy nijansa kaputa je stvarno savršena i oduševljena sam slikom. Jako mi se sviđa kontrast između te nijanse i zelene. Preidvno.

    New Post - https://www.exclusivebeautydiary.com/2021/05/chanel-n5.html

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  2. Mica6 May 2021 at 14:12

    I really like that bright coat on you and it's nice the photo inspired you to make an illustration with it! it's good to try new things and challenge yourself with your art and so fun to see you being creative :)

    Hope that you're having a great day :)

    Away From The Blue

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  3. Pilar6 May 2021 at 16:08

    Love your bright coat Ivana!

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  4. J.P. Alexander6 May 2021 at 18:23

    Linda ilustración y te queda muy bien ese abrigo. Te mando un beso

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  5. The Padre6 May 2021 at 19:01

    Such Amazing Collage Of Photos - Always A Big Fan Of Ever Greens - Thanx For Brightening My Day - Stay Creative

    Cheers

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  6. Pablo Parra (Fungi)7 May 2021 at 02:39

    Hello Ivana, I hope you're well!

    As you I identify myself with having a lot of sketches related to fashion in my notebooks, actually I just got myself a few watercolor-ink sketchbooks motivated by your beautiful art.

    I like this section, even it if it is not a regular one I like when I see it! I like how you turned out the concept of these posts! Actually introducing nature to fashion can be a very good combo, we tend to think that these are total different concept but the truth is that you managed to mix the feeling of Rujiste area with the look and then translate it to the paper with your art materials ;)

    Will copy you and add more nature to my fashion drawings !

    Have a lovely weekend!
    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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  7. ellie7 May 2021 at 04:30

    Oh, that last photo is so cool with your tea and shades and art! Such beautiful landscapes to go with that coat! I like the different perspectives too. Awesome art appreciation and inspiration. Hope you have a creative weekend and restful one too.

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  8. Caitlin'nMegan7 May 2021 at 04:32

    That coat is one of my favorite colors. I think it works great with or without the backdrop. Lovely art notebook you have. Thanks for the Friday inspiration! I love the texture you show in your art too. Happy Weekend!

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  9. Anca7 May 2021 at 06:50

    I love this pink coat, it looks so stylish and you are just stunning in it. xx

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  10. Paulo Daniel7 May 2021 at 07:18

    Suas postagens são ótimas, estou seguindo seu blog e curtindo bastante!! Parabéns!

    Meu Blog: Thaís Flávia

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  11. Silvia Negretti7 May 2021 at 09:14

    Io credo che non dovresti fissarti troppo sul cercare di dare un'etichetta e far rientrare in una certa categoria i tuoi lavori, Ivana: proprio perchè cerchi uno stile che ti rappresenti e sia unico dovresti sentirti libera di esprimerti come preferisci!
    Se a me una certa illustrazione piace non sto certo a chiedermi come dovrei definirla , mi piace e basta! :)
    Oltretutto sei davvero brava con i panorami quindi secondo me hai fatto benissimo ad inserirli nelle tue illustrazioni!
    Detto questo, devo farti i complimenti perchè riesci ad essere molto elegante anche quando vai ad esplorare zone naturalistiche un pò selvagge! Sei sempre molto molto carina!
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  12. Ivana Split7 May 2021 at 09:39

    dzijekuje

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  13. Unknown7 May 2021 at 09:47

    Mi piace molto il tuo cappottino, il colore, il modello, i dettagli! Bellissime le illustrazioni!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  14. Paulo Daniel7 May 2021 at 10:25

    Suas postagens são ótimas, estou seguindo seu blog e curtindo bastante!! Parabéns!

    Meu Blog: Adriana Soares

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  15. Polyester Princess7 May 2021 at 11:05

    What a picturesque place to have coffee - what a view from that hotel! - and go for a hike. You are very lucky to have such scenery near you. I've always loved your magenta coat, and I think it was a brilliant idea to illustrate a longer version of it. The landscape features you included really enhance its colours too. Wishing you a great weekend ahead, Ivana xxx

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    1. Ivana Split17 May 2021 at 02:26

      Thank you. I'm indeed lucky to be able to enjoy such scenery whenever I feel like it.

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  16. Sheila7 May 2021 at 12:43

    That magenta coat has to be one of my favourite things in your entire wardrobe, Ivana! There's something about that fabulous colour + your illustrations that is just magic.

    Have a wonderful weekend, and keep on art-ing!

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  17. Adventures in May9 May 2021 at 02:26

    Such gorgeous photos!! Love your coat x

    http://adventuresinmay.blogspot.com

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  18. Rowena @ rolala loves10 May 2021 at 13:37

    What a lovely illustration. Beautiful Rujište mountain and your stylish magenta coat are wonderful inspirations indeed.

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  19. Vix12 May 2021 at 23:47

    That magenta coat is wonderful with the lush greenery as a backdrop! How lucky you are to be within travelling distance of such beauty. xxx

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