FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: STANKA ZOVKO SET & DIY NECKLACE

February 25, 2022

Welcome to another Fashion Illustration Friday post. This time I'm sharing an illustration of one of my own outfits. The outfit I have illustrated is all about spring vibes. Unlike the recent events, the weather has been kind to us. The Japanese cherry trees are in full bloom and it's intoxicating. In fact, I admit to colour coordinating this outfit with Sakura (cherry tree blossoms) in Mostar. I have paired my magenta Bajina basta coat with a lilac matching polka dot set from Ozz brand by fashion designer Stanka Zovko. I absolutely love this blouse & skirt set. In fact, I often wear these two pieces (sometimes as separre pieces and sometimes as a set). I've gotten a lot of wear from all of the pieces I got in last summer Ozz haul. It's always good to support local designers. If you remember, I have taken a fashion tailoring and sewing course with this designer back in 2018. Investing in your skills and education is the best investment you can make.

The medium for this fashion illustration is watercolour on paper. That's the medium I have been working in the most this month. My fashion illustration journey has been an interesting one. You could say that it has followed me on my blogging journey. I've illustrated everything from my own creations and outfits to runaway looks and designer items. I've also illustrated outfits worn by fellow bloggers and people I find inspiring. As I'm keen on experimentation, my fashion illustrations have taken many shapes and forms over the years. I've made them with flowers, painted them on clothes, printed them on stuff, working with all kinds of media (including make up) in the process. As my art skills developed, so did my fashion illustrations. In fact, my fashion illustrations often reflect my art projects. I'm sure that I've taken things I've learned taking art courses (i.e. more traditional art techniques) and applied them to my fashion illustration. My fashion illustrations are evolving with me and my blog.

Dobrodošli u još jednu objavu modne ilustracije petkom. Ovaj put dijelim ilustraciju vlastite odjevne kombinacije. Odjeća koju sam ilustrirala je u znaku proljeća. Za razliku od nedavnih događaja, vrijeme nam je bilo naklonjeno. Japanske trešnje su u punom cvatu i to djeluje opojno. Zapravo, priznajem da sam boju ove odjevne kombinacije uskladila sa sakurom (cvjetovima japanske trešnje) u Mostaru. Svoj Bajina bašta kaput spojila sam s nježnim lila kompletom na točkice brenda Ozz modne dizajnerice Stanke Zovko. Apsolutno mi se sviđa ovaj kompletić (bluza i suknja). Zapravo, često nosim ova dva komada (nekad kao odvojene komade, a ponekad kao komplet). Dosta sam iznosila sve komade koje sam kupila u ljetnoj ponudi Ozz branda. Uvijek je dobro podržati lokalne dizajnere. Ako se sjećate, pohađala sam tečaj modnog krojenja i šivanja kod ove dizajnerice još 2018. Ulaganje u svoje vještine i obrazovanje najbolja je investicija koju možete napraviti.

Medij za ovu modnu ilustraciju su akvarel bojice na papiru. To je medij u kojem sam najviše radila ovaj mjesec. Moj put modne ilustracije bio je i još uvijek je zanimljiv. Moglo bi se reći da me modna ilustracija prati na mom blogu od početaka. Ilustrirala sam sve i svašta, od vlastitih kreacija i odjeće do odjeće sa modnih pista i dizajnerskih predmeta. Također sam ilustrirala odjeću koju nose kolegice blogerice i ljudi koje smatram nadahnujućim. Kako sam oduševljena eksperimentiranjem, moje su modne ilustracije tijekom godina poprimile mnoge oblike i oblike. Pravila sam ih sa cvijećem, slikala na odjeći, tiskala na stvari, radeći sa svim vrstama medija (uključujući šminku) u tom procesu. Kako su se moje likovne vještine razvijale, tako su se razvijale i moje modne ilustracije. Zapravo, moje modne ilustracije često odražavaju moje umjetničke projekte. Sigurna sam da sam primjenila stvari koje sam naučila na umjetničkim tečajevima (tj. te više tradicionalne umjetničke tehnike) na svoju modnu ilustraciju. Sa mnom i mojim blogom se razvijaju i moje modne ilustracije.

The delicate beauty of cherry flowers reminds us that all things come to an end. One second they are here, the other second they are gone. Japanese haiku poet Kobayashi Issa was famous for his poems. Quite a few poems Issa wrote were about cherry tree flowers (you can find his poems translated to English here*).

.散る桜心の鬼も角を折る
chiru sakura kokoro no oni mo tsuno wo oru

cherry blossoms scatter--
even the devil in me
has lost his horns

.ちる桜鹿はぽつきり角もげる
chiru sakura shika wa pokkiri tsuno mogeru

cherry blossoms scatter--
snap! the buck's antlers
come off *

.散桜称名うなる寺の犬
chiru sakura shômyô unaru tera no inu

in falling cherry blossoms
growling to Amida Buddha...
temple dog*

Source: *http://haikuguy.com/issa/search.php

These images were taken in Mostar, in front of Croatian cultural centre. There are a few Japanese cherry trees planted there. In Japan, these cherry trees bloom during Sprint time, but because of Mostar's warm climate, Sakura blooms during Winter. I've actually taken photographs in front of this place a couple of times in the past.

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-to-spice-up-neutral-dress-for.html

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2018/03/wearing-floral-crown-but-being-aware-it.html

In our culture we refer to cherry blossoms as 'behar' and celebrate it with poems and art. We have adapted this word 'behar' to South Slavic languages from Persian language ( through Turkish) and use it as both a noun and a verb. However, 'behar' refers to different kind of flowers, not just cherry ones so it is not an exact translation of Japanese word Sakura that (as far as I understand refers only to cherry tree flowers). Behar is any type of delicate type fruit tree flower. For example, almond and peach trees have 'behar'. In Asian countries, there are traditions of viewing and celebrating cherry tree flowers that seem to be spreading also to Western countries.

A cherry blossom is a flower of many trees of genus Prunus or Prunus subg. Cerasus. They are known as Japanese cherry and sakura (桜 or 櫻; さくら or サクラ). They are also a common species in East Asia like China, Korea, especially in Japan. They generally refer to ornamental cherry trees, not to be confused with cherry trees that produce fruit for eating.^[4]^[5] It is considered the national flower of Japan.^[6]
Wild species of cherry tree are widely distributed mainly in the Northern hemisphere.^[7]^[8]^[9] In the mainstream classification in Europe and North America, cherry trees for ornamental purposes are classified into the genus Prunus which consists of about 400 species. In the mainstream classification in Japan, China, and Russia, on the other hand, ornamental cherry trees are classified into the genus Cerasus, which consists of about 100 species separated from the genus Prunus, and the genus Cerasus does not include Prunus salicina, Prunus persica (Peach), Prunus mume, Prunus grayana, amongst others.^[4] In Europe and North America, however, there were not many wild cherry trees with many large flowers suitable for cherry blossom viewing. Many of them were different from the typical cherry tree shapes and flowers for cherry blossom viewing that people today imagine.^[10]^[8] In mainland China, there has been a culture of viewing plum blossoms since ancient times, and there were many wild species of cherry blossoms, but many of them had small flowers, and the distribution area of wild species of cherry blossoms, which bore large flowers suitable for hanami, was often limited to a small area away from people's living areas.^[11] On the other hand, in Japan, Prunus speciosa (Oshima cherry) and Prunus jamasakura (Yamazakura), which bloom large flowers suitable for cherry blossom viewing and tend to become large trees, were distributed in a fairly wide area of the country and close to people's living areas. Therefore, it is considered that the culture of viewing cherry blossoms and the production of cultivars have developed historically in Japan.^[11]In Europe, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, Collingwood Ingram, an Englishman, collected and studied Japanese cherry blossoms, and created various ornamental cultivars, and the culture of cherry blossom viewing began to spread.

MAKING OF A FASHION ILLUSTRATION

Bellow you can see the process of creating this fashion illustration with watercolour pencils. As usual, I first sketched the general outline and then filled in the details. The final part is always adding the water, you'll be able to see on the photographs bellow- the way the drawing becomes a watercolour illustration. When you're working with watercolour pencils, you sometimes get a mixed media feel to an illustration and I like that.

Anyway, I used one of my own photographs (taken by my husband) as a reference. I slightly changed the position of the body to better capture the flow of the fabric. The challenge here was to capture the shiny quality of this lilac material. I'm not entirely sure I've done it justice. I did try. One thing I managed to capture pretty well were the folds in the fabric, for example those created on the shirt by the placement of my arms (my variation of the Wonder Woman stance). I think those two times of me painting studies of Michelangelo's Pieta payed off (in the sense they helped me to capture folds in an illustration). I didn't really added polka dots to this illustration because they are kind of tiny and I didn't have the time for that kind of detail. I considered drawing them with a white white pencil but gave up on the idea. Maybe some other time.

The easiest thing to illustrate was this magenta coat because by now I know it by heart. I've illustrated the coat sand some other items in this book before so that made things easier. I have already illustrated this coat here and here, the burgundy bag here and the boots here.

MORE FASHION ILLUSTRATION POSTS- MY LAST 'INSPIRED BY POST'

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/02/fashion-illustration-wednesday-inspired.html

MOST RECENT FASHION ILLUSTRATION OF MY OWN OUTFITS HERE & HERE

MY LAST RUNAWAY ILLUSTRATION POST- FASHION ILLUSTRATION TUESDAY: ELISABETTA FRANCHI SPRING SUMMER 2022

Comments

The Padre25 February 2022 at 17:28
Groovy Building Back There - Excellent Color Patterns - Dig The Drawings For Sure - You Two Have A Delightful Weekend Together

Cheers
ReplyDelete
Replies
J.P. Alexander25 February 2022 at 18:35
Lindo vestido el color te sienta muy bein. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Mica25 February 2022 at 19:27
I really like the lilac and magenta together! I've tried lilac and fuchsia together before but I need to try it with magenta sometime! I really like colourful outfit you wore -t hat's a great set! - and the illustration you made :)

Hope you are having a good weekend :) We are having a quiet one at home as we are flooded in with all the rain!

Away From The Blue
ReplyDelete
Replies
ellie26 February 2022 at 04:23
Such lovely colors in your watercolor pencil drawing. I think you really captured the essences and texture of this outfit. Also, love the facial expression too! Awesome, it feels like spring to me. All t he best to a wonderful weekend. Thank you so much!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Caitlin'nMegan26 February 2022 at 04:31
Fantastic work! Adoring the color! Such a great backdrop for your inspiration. Love this spring outfit of yours. Such a delightful creation. Hope you are having some warm days there. And plenty of opportunities to work on your art, too.
ReplyDelete
Replies
The world of a vet26 February 2022 at 06:56
Bellissimo outfit, ti donano molto questi colori! Bellissima la collana!

The world of a vet
Instagram
Bloglovin'
ReplyDelete
Replies
Polyester Princess26 February 2022 at 10:57
How magnificent Japanese cherry trees are when they are in full bloom. We'll have to wait a bit longer for this to happen here, and I think it's a true sign that Spring has sprung when they do. It is sad, however, that they only bloom for such a short period of time, which can be even cut short if the weather isn't cooperative. What a lovely idea to match your outfit to those enchanting blossoms! That two-piece must be one of the most versatile ever, and your coat and leather embellished necklace are both stunning pieces as well. Once again captured brilliantly too. You've got such an incredible talent! xxx
ReplyDelete
Replies
Lulu27 February 2022 at 09:47
Hello Ivana, you are looking very beautiful beneath the cherry blossom. I love the Japanese haiku poetry. How fab that you went on a tailoring course. I had my eyes on one before lockdown (I can sew but not really tailor, which is a real art!). Well done on the fashion illustrations. Always very interesting to see your process. Lulu xXx
ReplyDelete
Replies
Jelena Dimić27 February 2022 at 11:44
Predivno, volim kako se ti i tvoja ilustracija slažete! <3

http://www.couture-case.com/
ReplyDelete
Replies
Jodie's Touch of Style27 February 2022 at 17:16
I do love how you've been experimenting with so many different inspirations and mediums Ivana.
As always this is so lovely,
XOOX
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Rostrose28 February 2022 at 02:13
Gorgeous, those cherry blossoms, dear Ivana! And the colour-coordinated outfit, together they create a beautiful picture. In addition, the very special piece of jewelery and your fashion illustration - simply perfect!
All the best!
Hugs from Austria and a happy new week,
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/02/italien-reisebericht-trasimenischer-see.html
ReplyDelete
Replies
Anca28 February 2022 at 03:55
I love cherry blossoms too, so it's wonderful to see them. I like your outfit too, suitable for spring and also beautiful and feminine.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Steph-G28 February 2022 at 04:29
Gorgeous outfit and illustration!

https://bit.ly/3hlnA8F
Steph-G
ReplyDelete
Replies
Marisa Cavaleiro28 February 2022 at 11:06
Hi
I love trees especially when they are in bloom, there are those trees too! The photos turned out wonderful, a beautiful tree decorated with a beautiful woman is always a beautiful painting, or photo, in this case! As you know, I love your lilac set, you look beautiful! As for your illustration, you're getting better and better, you're a true artist, have you ever thought about designing your own clothes? Or your friends!
xoxo

marisasclosetblog.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Rafaela Biscassi28 February 2022 at 11:45
Beautiful outfit and very interesting post.

www.paginasempreto.blogspot.com.br
ReplyDelete
Replies
Sheila28 February 2022 at 18:49
This is a perfect transitional outfit from the dark black of winter to the warm pink of spring blossoms. Love your illustration - the colours are just right. We have many Japanese cherry trees in my city - the first street is starting to bloom this week!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Anđela Vukčević1 March 2022 at 01:53
Ilustracija je predivna i odlično odrađena. Uživala sam čitajući post. 💖
ReplyDelete
Replies
akiko hiramatsu1 March 2022 at 02:04
What a beautiful post, Ivana!
That blouse & skirt set has really beautiful color, and I love your outfit.
Sakura in Mostar is so beautiful, too!!
Your fashion illustration is so cute and lovely, and it puts a smile on my face:)
Thank you for sharing great poems by Kobayashi Issa. I didn't know a few poems, so I am glad to know them!

akiko
https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
R's Rue1 March 2022 at 10:38
You are always a style star.
ReplyDelete
Replies
rediscoveringmystyle2 March 2022 at 23:35
I am loving your magenta coat! I love Cherry Blossom trees, they are so pretty! Fabulous illustration! Janet
www.rediscoveringmystyle.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Starshine Beauty3 March 2022 at 02:48
Odlična ilustracija, sve mi se sviđa! :)

Shoot for the stars | ☆ ☆ ☆ | Facebook page | ☆ ☆ ☆ | Instagram
ReplyDelete
Replies
Carolyna's world4 March 2022 at 04:48
I love post in this series. this illustration and your outfit are awesome.
Have a lovely week dear Ivana :-)
ReplyDelete
Replies
Rowena @ rolala loves4 March 2022 at 11:58
I always look forward to the arrival of the cherry blossoms every year because it's like a herald to spring to me. I love the vivid colors you chose for this outfit and they look amazing coordinated against the beautiful backdrop of cherry blossoms. Your illustration captured your outfit and the vibrant energy of the scene just wonderfully. Thank you so much for your kind words of support on my last post Ivana <3
ReplyDelete
Replies
Kezzie4 March 2022 at 15:07
I think this Ozz two-piece is really beautiful! You've styled it so many beautiful ways- I loved that montage of all of the outfits featuring it.
Your illustration is really beautiful and I agree you did a good job with the folds. I really like the alternative colour and unpatterned version you created of it- it's a lovely rich colour and I'd like to wear it!
I teach a song to my school children called 'Sakura'- it's pentatonic and it's in Japanese but I have done an English version of it- it's really pretty.
ReplyDelete
Replies
stylefrontier5 March 2022 at 06:12
such a lovely look and illustration! i really love the colour combination! the coat goes perfectly with the polkadot set!

I’m wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead

style frontier
ReplyDelete
Replies
Mariann Yip7 March 2022 at 16:46
You are so creative. I love these pictures.
Love: Mariann Yip
https://www.mariannyc.com/celebrating-the-book-launch-of-un-hinged/
ReplyDelete
Replies
FashionRadi 7 March 2022 at 17:10
Super beautiful! I love the vivid colors and these signature pieces together. Keep on the amazing work!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Pablo Parra (Fungi)8 March 2022 at 01:05
Hello Ivana, I hope you're doing well!

As usual there are a lot of inspiration here, specially for me in times when it is difficult to draw but your art always make me wanna go and grab my watercolors :) I adore that you took some walk around those pretty cherry blossoms, we have them here too but unfortunately they last too short :c but at least you will make them last through these photos.

I also liked that your outfit proposal really make a good combination with the tones of the flowers! All is really well done in here :D

Take care my friend!
Pablo
www.HeyFungi.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Pablo Parra (Fungi)8 March 2022 at 01:05
Hello Ivana, I hope you're doing well!

As usual there are a lot of inspiration here, specially for me in times when it is difficult to draw but your art always make me wanna go and grab my watercolors :) I adore that you took some walk around those pretty cherry blossoms, we have them here too but unfortunately they last too short :c but at least you will make them last through these photos.

I also liked that your outfit proposal really make a good combination with the tones of the flowers! All is really well done in here :D

Take care my friend!
Pablo
www.HeyFungi.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Pablo Parra (Fungi)8 March 2022 at 01:05
Hello Ivana, I hope you're doing well!

As usual there are a lot of inspiration here, specially for me in times when it is difficult to draw but your art always make me wanna go and grab my watercolors :) I adore that you took some walk around those pretty cherry blossoms, we have them here too but unfortunately they last too short :c but at least you will make them last through these photos.

I also liked that your outfit proposal really make a good combination with the tones of the flowers! All is really well done in here :D

Take care my friend!
Pablo
www.HeyFungi.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Kinga K.8 March 2022 at 04:41
Lovely springs looks❤
ReplyDelete
Replies
Sakuranko8 March 2022 at 19:44
Oh very nice style
ReplyDelete
Replies
Joni James9 March 2022 at 07:31
That coat is really unique and gorgeous. You look great in the berry colors.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Sakuranko9 March 2022 at 11:41
Oh very interesting darling
ReplyDelete
Replies
Mrs. L10 March 2022 at 05:56
Love your coat, and beautiful illustration! You are talented!

Marie
https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/
ReplyDelete
Replies
bread&salt10 March 2022 at 06:49
What a beautiful photos Dear friend! Colorful outfit and cherry blossom look great. Thanks for sharing this post. Have a nice day. Greetings.
ReplyDelete
Replies
Silvia Negretti10 March 2022 at 09:41
Che bel look per dare il benvenuto alla primavera Ivana! :D Sei deliziosa!
Mi piacciono moltissimo i colori, ed il fatto che richiamino quelli di quel bel ciliegio fiorito!
Anche le illustrazioni sono super belle, sei stata bravissima a dar movimento agli abiti con il gioco di luci/ombre!
Baci!
S
https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Jointy&Croissanty10 March 2022 at 12:23
Love these colors combo and your illustration is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Lovely10 March 2022 at 20:20
The set is lovely, and I really like it paired with the blazer. Love your illustrations!
xoxo
Lovely
www.mynameislovely.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Pilar11 March 2022 at 19:17
Beautiful photos and illustrations Ivana! I love the lilac and magenta paired together!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Marisa Cavaleiro13 March 2022 at 10:43
I hope you are in good health, with the world like this I know it's hard, but we have to be strong!
xoxo
ReplyDelete
Replies
Kezzie14 March 2022 at 14:48
Hope you are ok!xx
ReplyDelete
Replies
Azka Kamil14 March 2022 at 22:51
great your post. thanks for sharing
ReplyDelete
Replies
Pablo Parra (Fungi)15 March 2022 at 05:21
Just stopping to check out updates, I hope everything is going well on your side Ivana :)!

Pablo
www.HeyFungi.com
ReplyDelete
Replies
Sakuranko16 March 2022 at 19:38
Oh very nice darling
ReplyDelete
Replies
shanaz@RS18 March 2022 at 12:38
WOW! That sure is a fun fashion illustration of yourself. I love it! You look absolutely chic in your outfit. I can only dream of wearing that many layers as it must be cold with a dose of sunshine there. Sakura blossoms are really pretty and I learned a lot about the term 'behar' here! Very interesting! I hope you are keeping fit and well and will continue to share with us your fabulous illustrations :) xo
ReplyDelete
Replies
Beminiml NY23 March 2022 at 11:30
I really love lilac and magenta together! I've tried lilac and fuchsia together before, but sometimes I have to try magenta! I love colorful clothes. If you want to buy branded towels, visit Beminimal.
ReplyDelete
Replies
bambolai24 March 2022 at 03:43
Predivan prolecni post mila! Mnogo mi se dopada outfit
ReplyDelete
Replies