INSPIRED BY SILVIA NEGRETTI FROM S IN FASHION AVENUE

Hello!  In this post, I'll share two fashion illustrations I made inspired by one of Silvia Negretti's outfits.  As some of you might know, there is a regular feature on my blog where I post my art inspired by fashion bloggers. So, this means I'm back with another Inspired by post. This is not the first time I'm illustrating Silvia. I posted  another fashion drawing based on her outfit in 2016. I have been following and reading Silvia's blog S in Fashion Avenue for many years. We might have been started our blogs around the same time, but I remember hers was one of the first blogs I discovered. I always find great fashion inspiration there. 

Over the years I have made hundreds original illustrations of bloggers. Perhaps my most productive year in terms of illustration was 2016, when I illustrated thirty bloggers. However, I have been quite productive over the years and I didn't always do recap posts, so I don't have the exact number. Maybe some day I'll do the math, in the meantime let's just say- if you're looking for original fashion art, you have come to the right place. I work with different mediums and I post a lot of my art on my blog, almost all of it. 

The medium for the fashion illustrations I did today was coloured pencils on paper. I made this drawing while I was visiting family, so I just used some non branded coloured pencils and some A4 paper. I didn't have all the colours I needed, so I just improvised by mixing different colours. I think the result came out alright. Out of these two fashion drawings, one is a bit more detailed, and the other is more a fashion sketch. Neither of them is very detailed, both are hurried sketches, but on one I did capture more details and even some of the background. The outfit I illustrated with pencils is composed of a pussy bow blouse, a mini skirt and a pair of high boots. Spring is in the air!




Fashion drawing from 2016 vs present drawing 2025






THE MAKING OF THE FASHION DRAWINGS 

Below you can have a look at some pictures to see the drawing process. As you can see one is a more free styled quick sketch, and the other one is a bit more detailed. 








I didn't time myself drawing these, I think I spend between half an hour and an our on them in total. Drawing them didn't take long, but colouring these two took me some time. 





COMPARISON- REFRENCE VS FASHION ILLUSTRATION- A FEW MORE COLLAGES 


Bellow you can see a few more collages with the reference compared to the drawings. 



There is another regular feature on my blog where I post fashion illustrations called: Friday Fashion Illustration! My last post in this category was published at the end of February: 


Prior to that, there was a Friday illustration post published last month and it wasn't exactly a proper Fashion Illustration Friday as it featured an old illustration of mine, but still maybe it counts!

I shared some new holiday fashion illustrations to wish you Happy New Year, though!

In December, I also shared a happy holidays posts with my art!

In December 2024, I also shared a fashion illustration of my khaki outfit I wore for a visit to Čapljina.

If you search my blog, you'll find hundreds if not thousands original fashion illustrations. 





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. 






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MORE OF MY INSPIRED BY ART....

FASHION ILLUSTRATION WEDNESDAY: INSPIRED BY VIX FROM FASHION VIXED 2022


INSPIRED BY MICA, SHEILA AND BLAIR 2020


 As you can see, I have an impressive portfolio with illustrations of bloggers! If you check up my yearly recaps, you'll find tons of bloggers I illustrated over the years. 




Inspired by Vix from Vintage Vixen blog.





DRAWING ISN'T EXACTLY MY FIRST CHOICE! NOR IS PENCIL OR COLOURED PENCILS! I wrote about this on my blog many times. I feel my most cofident holding a brush and painting with acrylics, watercolour or oils. 
BUT FOR AN ARTIST IT'S IMPORTANT TO TRY OUT ALL THE MEDIA.

So, I do draw. I draw with both pencils and coloured pencils. 
I have made a lot of fashion illustrations and drawings over the years. 

Here are some of my fashion drawings featured in my Inspired by series. 





If you want to see more of my fashion art inspired by bloggers, remember you can find the links above!














WE'LL END THIS POST WITH A HEART COLLAGE!

One of the joys of blogging is that it is a community. Don't you think so too? Thank you all for creating this wonderful community.



















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Comments

  1. Conchi13 March 2025 at 02:28

    Hola Slvana! Me gustan tus dibujos. He intentado seguirte pero no me deja. Gracias por tu visita a mi blog.

    Saluditos.

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  2. Ananka13 March 2025 at 02:29

    Wonderful artwork Ivana. I Silvia's outfit and the bold pink top :-D

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 06:55

      Thanks Ananka.
      Silvia's outfit is very cool.

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  3. Conchi13 March 2025 at 02:29

    Perdona la confusión, quería poner Ivana.

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  4. ellie13 March 2025 at 04:11

    Oh, so great to see these. Such great fashion! Love this! All the best to your creativity! Thank you for your comments too! All the best to your ideas and more!💕💖🌸💖💕

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  5. Caitlin'nMegan13 March 2025 at 04:13

    Exciting to see these. Such a sweet surprise. Adoring your creativity! And being inspired by so many bloggers. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸💕💕💕💕💕💖💖💖💖💖 Thanks for being here. Thank you for your comments and more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 11:49

      I'm happy to hear you're excited to see these illustrations. You're right that it's kind of surprise.

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    2. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 11:50

      By that means, that it's been a while since I illustrated another blogger.

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  6. Anonymous13 March 2025 at 05:59

    I have no words. Absolutely fantastic post. The drawings are phenomenal, as is your intention to immortalize your friend! Congratulations and best wishes to you, Ivana.
    Leone

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 11:52

      Leone, you're always so supportive.
      I appreciate it!

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  7. Lucimar da Silva Moreira13 March 2025 at 06:28

    Ivana lindas as ilustrações ficaram divinos os desenhos bjs.

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  8. Luiz Gomes13 March 2025 at 06:59

    Bom dia minha querida amiga Ivana. Fica difícil responder seu comentário. Ganhei meu dia, você me encheu de muita alegria. Sou brasileiro e do Rio de Janeiro (carioca) e sei que ambos são cheios de problemas e defeitos. Mas, procuro mostrar que o Brasil e o Rio de Janeiro, são mais fortes e que ambos possuem lugares incríveis e pessoas maravilhosas, também, que tento mostrar através do Blogger. Acho que eu nem mostrei, 1% das maravilhas e brlezas do Brasil e talvez uns 25% do Rio de Janeiro. Falta-me tempo e o principal, dinheiro. Mas com Deus cheguei e chegarei, na vontade dEle, em lugares, que eu nunca imaginei. Obrigado por suas palavras afetuosas. Uma excelente quinta-feira.

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 12:26

      Caro amigo Luiz, que maravilha que meu comentário tenha lhe enchido de tanta alegria. Admiro sua dedicação em mostrar lugares incríveis e pessoas maravilhosas do Brasil através do Blogger. Também tenho certeza que com Deus você chegará em lugares que nunca imaginou. Obrigada por suas palavras gentis.

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  9. Luiz Gomes13 March 2025 at 07:02

    Maravilha e belezas do Brasil e do Rio de Janeiro. O melhor do Brasil, é o seu povo e de bom coração.

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  10. Vix13 March 2025 at 07:40

    I love your illustrations, you capture the energy and style of these bloggers so beautifully! I'm very honoured that you've featured me! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 13:41

      You're welcome and I'm glad you like them!

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  11. Sheila13 March 2025 at 08:22

    I recognize a few of those and was surprised to see me! I'm not sure if I knew you illustrated me in my striped dress - that was a while back, when I had short purple hair!

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 13:41

      I think I did two drawings of you. Quick sketches they were, but I'm pretty sure there were at least two.

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  12. Silvia Negretti13 March 2025 at 11:37

    Ma che bella sorpresa mi hai fatto Ivana! :D
    E' un onore essere di ispirazione per una delle tue illustrazioni, grazie mille!!!
    Mamma mia, me lo ricordo quel look del 2016 ma non pensavo che fossero già passati quasi 10 anni!
    E' tantissimo tempo che ci frequentiamo tramite i blog, abbiamo iniziato più o meno nello stesso periodo e sono super felice di averti conosciuta!
    Grazie ancora tantissimo, cara Ivana,le illustrazioni sono bellissime!
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 13:42

      Sono contenta che ti piace, cara Silvia! Anche a me sembra che abbiamo iniziato più o meno nello stesso. Il tuo e' uno di primi blog che ricordo!

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  13. LoveT.13 March 2025 at 14:17

    The illustrations are great. Silvia has a beautiful style, and you captured it well with your drawings.

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 13:42

      Thank you dear. I agree she has a great sense of style.

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  14. J.P. Alexander13 March 2025 at 16:09

    Me encantaron los modelos y las ilustraciones. Te mando un beso.

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  15. JoAnna 14 March 2025 at 09:48

    Hello my dear Ivana. How are you? I hope you are doing well.
    Sylvia's work is wonderful, beautiful and inspiring! I like the long green dress the most. I like long dresses or quite short ones, I don't like midi lengths. Greetings, I wish you a good weekend!

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  16. Polyester Princess14 March 2025 at 11:34

    Your fashion illustrations are absolutely brilliant, and what a surprise to see myself featured here. I'm absolutely honoured and even more so that I own one of your illustrations of me, which I'll always treasure! xxx

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  17. Nadine15 March 2025 at 02:05

    Wow, that's so gorgeous, dear Ivana! As you know, I've been admiring your illustrations for a long time. This illustration inspired by Silvia Negrelli's look is also awesome, although you didn't have the right pencils and colors. I saw that Silvia also wrote you a kind comment. How nice. The description of how such a picture is created is also very interesting.
    I wish you a wonderful weekend! (It's raining cats and dogs here, but nature needs the water anyway.)
    Love, Nadine

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  18. Marisa Cavaleiro15 March 2025 at 08:23

    Hello!
    What a beautiful illustration of Silvia, the inspiration was also very good, it could only result in two beautiful illustrations! I really liked Silvia's outfit. I also really enjoyed seeing my illustration again! I wish you a happy weekend!
    Hugs

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  19. Rebeca Muñoz López15 March 2025 at 20:23

    I know Silvia's blog and I've also been following her for many years like you. I've seen how you've evolved in your illustrations. I congratulate you for your perseverance. The illustration is beautiful, and I saw that look on Silvia's Instagram recently. Kisses! 😘

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  20. Rebeca Muñoz López15 March 2025 at 20:23

    I know Silvia's blog and I've also been following her for many years like you. I've seen how you've evolved in your illustrations. I congratulate you for your perseverance. The illustration is beautiful, and I saw that look on Silvia's Instagram recently. Kisses! 😘

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  21. Naya_gm16 March 2025 at 06:16

    Amazing designs! I love them
    Thanks for your art and creativity
    Have a nice day ♥

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    1. Ivana Split16 March 2025 at 15:05

      Have a lovely day too! Thank you for stopping by.

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  22. FashionRadi 16 March 2025 at 11:59

    I love this 😍 and really like the idea of drawing fashion bloggers. There are so many stylish ladies here.
    Great job!

    www.fashionradi.com

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  23. Kezzie16 March 2025 at 15:14

    She's beautiful and that outfit is gorgeous! You did such a good job of illustrating this outfit! So beautiful! I used to love you doing these so it's so nice to see one again!!x

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  24. Annies Food Diary17 March 2025 at 02:17

    Love your drawings. Such beautiful talent.

    Annie,
    Annies Food Diary

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  25. Woman Today17 March 2025 at 02:40

    When I saw your post I immediately thought Silvia would be delighted by your post and reading her comment I had the confirmation of that. Your gesture was very nice and your drawing is very, very cute and well realized in all the details.

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  26. Benita James17 March 2025 at 02:57

    I am familiar with Silvia Negretti, I visit her blog. Using her as an inspiration is wonderful.

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    1. Ivana Split17 March 2025 at 05:13

      I love to illustrate bloggers. I have been doing it for years. Sometimes it's hard to find time with all the projects I have, but I do my best.

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  27. Lucía17 March 2025 at 10:26

    Such an amazing illustration work Ivana! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  28. Rowena @ rolala loves17 March 2025 at 14:06

    You've done a marvelous job of capturing Silvia's feminine and effortlessly chic outfit. I always enjoy how you share your artistic process.

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  29. Hena Tayeb17 March 2025 at 14:18

    So many great sketches.

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  30. Luiz Gomes18 March 2025 at 09:06

    Boa tarde e uma excelente terça-feira minha querida amiga Ivana. Também acho que a Arte Urbana, tem sei lugar apropriado e para trazer beleza a lugares esquecidos ou mostrar trabalhos de artistas maravilhosos que são desconhecidos ou desconhecidas.

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  31. Sakuranko18 March 2025 at 21:19

    Oh very good illustration

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  32. Theresa Mahoney27 March 2025 at 17:42

    Your illustrations are fantastic! You have such talent and these should be framed!

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