FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: MINT BLAZER AND OTHER SKETCHES

 Hello! Today I'm back with another post in my FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION feature. My last post was an art update. In this post I'll share more of my watercolour pencil sketches. Today's post will be a bit shorter (in terms of text) than usual because I don't have the energy to write a long post. For the last six months or so, my Chron illness has been giving me hell again. I don't see a point about writing about it every day, but yeah it looks like it's not getting better anytime soon. Today I have spent most of the day in bed. The pain killers only help somewhat, the pain is quite hard to handle at times. There has been a definite increase in difficult days (like this one) lately and at the worst possible time too. C'est la vie, as the French would say.  On the upper side, I have a lot of previously prepared posts, so I might continue posting even during this difficult time. Scroll down to see and read more. 



NUMBER #1 A WATERCOLOUR ILLUSTRATION: A VINTAGE MINT BLAZER- This is a quick watercolour sketch of my outfit. I wore this outfit maybe two weeks ago, when it was still sunny and warm. I love this vintage mint blazer. If I remember well, it's an inherited item.You can see how I styled the long cardi I wore over the dress before here and the heels here. 


NUMBER #2: A QUICK WATERCOLOUR PENCIL FASHION ILLUSTRATION OF A RED COAT- This is a quick illustration I did. As you may have noticed, I love colourful outwear. Coloured jackets and coats are a great way to infuse colour into our autumn and winter outfits. I'm also a big fan of midi skirts worn with boots- see for example here. That's the midi outfit I had in mind when I illustrated this one.


NUMBER #3: A WATERCOLOUR PENCIL PORTRAIT OF A REDHAIR WITH YELLOW ROSES- Another portrait sketch I did. Another red haired lady with blue eyes wearing a blue top with roses in the background. I used actual yellow roses as a reference. I had bought some in a supermarket a while back. As for the lady I illustrated, she isn't supposed to be anyone in particular. 

NUMBER #4: A QUICK WATERCOLOUR PENCIL OF A BRUNETTE- Another portrait sketch I did. This time a brunette with bangs and green eyes. I didn't really use a reference for this one either. 

NUMBER #5:  WATERCOLOUR PENCIL SKETCH OF A GIRL WEARING A BLUE FUR- This sketch isn't finished yet or rather I didn't apply water to it yet. Maybe I will leave it as it is. I haven't decided yet. It reminds me of this illustration I did years ago. I did use a reference for this one, a photograph of a model from an old DM catalogue. 


MORE FASHION ILLUSTRATION AND ART POSTS (LINKS BELLOW)

 FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: GUCCI
ART UPDATE: WATERCOLOUR FEMALE PORTRAITS

A GIRL IN A RED DRESS
LEARN MORE  about painting on hardboard.  Before that I re-imagined my magenta coat as a dress and illustrated it that way in this post. I also illustrated a forest a little bit. Sometimes I like to make the location a part of my fashion illustration. You can also peak into my recent sketches in this sketchbook art post.  You can find even more illustrations from my sketchbook here. 


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 / BEFORE THAT: FIVE WATERCOLOUR PORTRAITS

 NOT READY (yet) TO SHARE A NEW SEASCAPE CANVAS I'M CURRENTLY WORKING ON

Today you can also see a glimpse of a new landscape canvas I'm working on. I'm not ready to share it yet (so I have hidden it with help of photoshop), but hopefully I will be soon. This landscape has taken a ridiculously long time to finish. In fact, I'm not sure is it finished. It was nice to do some sketches while I'm taking a rest from this very ambitious seascape. 

.....AND LINKS TO MORE OF MY LANDSCAPE ART FROM TRAVEL WITH MY ART SERIES

#1 PALERMO ISLAND SICILY (ITALY)

#2 BAY MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#3 IRKUTSK, SIBERIA (RUSSIA)

#4  MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)

#5 HVAR CITY, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#6 ZENTA MARINE, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA)

#7 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#8 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#9 MALA STINIVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#10 HVAR TOWN, ISLAND HVAR ( CROATIA)

#11 JELSA TOWN, DANCE O THE SAILS (CROATIA)

#12 ZAVALA, ISLAND HVAR, (CROATIA)

#13: SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#14: BAY BRIZENICA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA) 

#15 BAY LOZNA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#16 BAY VEPRINOVA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#17 BOL, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#18 PLANINICA, (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)

#19 SUCURAJ, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#20 BEACH SOLINE,VRBOSKA,  ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)

#21 STARI GRAD, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA)







Thank you for reading and stopping by. Have a lovely weekend ahead! I'm linking this post with Fancy Friday Link Up!



Comments

  1. Blog de la Licorne.3 December 2021 at 14:07

    Love your blazer selection. Such a lovely vivid colour! ~ Love your illustrations, too 🌸

    𝓑𝓵𝓸𝓰 𝓭𝓮 𝓵𝓪 𝓛𝓲𝓬𝓸𝓻𝓷𝓮
    𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓉𝓊𝒷𝑒

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  2. Sheila3 December 2021 at 16:30

    That is a sweet blazer, and the illustration improves on it! I really enjoy your fashion drawings - can I be like you when I grow up?

    I hope your pain eases, Ivana. *hug*

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    1. Ivana Split5 December 2021 at 04:24

      Thank you Sheila. Today I'm feeling better.

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  3. J.P. Alexander3 December 2021 at 19:31

    Me gusta los zapatos y y la iiustracion se ve genial . Te mando un beso

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  4. Your True Self Blog3 December 2021 at 19:43

    Hi, Ivana - I would like to do fashion illustrations of my blog work. I have the talent but I need to learn about it. So you are an inspiration. I send you healing blessings to take away the pain. Get well soon! - Angie, www.yourtrueselfblog.com

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  5. Giorgio4 December 2021 at 04:18

    The blazer suits you perfectly :-)
    Have a nice weekend ☀️

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  6. ellie4 December 2021 at 04:28

    I hope you find some relief soon. As always, you wear it well! Lovely blazer! Some great portraits too. I think you capture a lot of character in each piece. I'm excited about your new seascape. I hope that is going well. All the best to your projects❤

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  7. Caitlin'nMegan4 December 2021 at 04:32

    Lovely mint! I love it with the yellow plaid too! Thanks for sharing your artbook. I hope you aren't over doing it, but I am so glad that you can work on these model drawings and how they are developing. Best wishes to your health. I have my own stomach issues. Here's to better days! Here's to your love to the arts. Stay creative!

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  8. Ananka4 December 2021 at 07:16

    Great artwork and truly love that mint blazer. I have a few nail polishes that would go well with it :-D

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  9. Polyester Princess4 December 2021 at 10:22

    I always love seeing your fashion illustrations, Ivana, and this time my particular favourites are the one of your own outfit including the mint green blazer, and your watercolour pencil portrait of the red-haired girl with the yellow roses. I'm sorry to hear your Chron illness has gotten worse lately and that you've been in a lot of pain. Sending you healing vibes! xxx

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  10. Haddock4 December 2021 at 14:18

    Like the one with the girl wearing the blue fur.

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  11. Witchcrafted Life5 December 2021 at 00:46

    Sweet soul, from one long-time chronic illness warrior to another, I am truly sorry that this year is being especially rough to you on the health front (it has been for me as well, including with some vexing, profoundly difficult new medical issues that arose over a year ago now and which I am still fighting tooth and nail to get diagnoses + treatments for).

    It is my unwavering hope that 2022 will be infinitely kinder to you and your body.

    Autumn Zenith 🧡 Witchcrafted Life

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    1. Ivana Split5 December 2021 at 03:24

      I'm very sorry to hear that. I know how hard it is to wait for diagnosis and treatment. Hold on.

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  12. bambolai5 December 2021 at 03:54

    Jako lep outfit, a tek ilustracija! Bravo umetnice divna

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