La Mode Outré - Fashion Illustration Collaboration

I have recently completed this illustration in collaboration with street photographer James Bent, of La Mode Outré. I love his images and the fact he dedicates time to bringing so many illustrators in to illustrate them. You can see the interview about me and my work, along with this illustration here. And do take a look at the other illustrations whilst you're there. There are some beautiful pieces and some recognisable names too! Erica Sharp and Natsuki Otani have both submitted stunning illustrations to the project.

Fashion Africa

 A few months ago, I was commissioned by Jacqueline Shaw (founder of Africa Fashion Guide) to produce illustrations for her soon to be launched book, Fashion Africa. The book, set to engage people, is filled with wonderful African Fashion Design and illustration alike. Definitely worth buying! 

I was so pleased to be asked to be involved, especially when the book has so many other wonderful illustrators. The designers I was asked to illustrate are incredible - bright, bold and exciting- and I hope my illustrations will do them justice. Made - beautiful fairtrade jewellery makers and Afro-Chique - beautiful bold designs created by Janice Morrison were the brands I was paired with. Do have a look at their work! The launch is happening on 9th September and should be wonderful! (the flyer features an illustration by the lovely Natsuki Otani).

 

Jacqueline said of the launch "It is an exciting event that will be a launch with a difference. Featuring a forum of professional speakers discussing the topic ethical fashion Africa and will do as I planned to do with the book and accompanying website - to engage people in this topic and create dialogue with industry professionals and stakeholders to source and produce more in Africa." I'm very proud to be involved!

You may have already seen some of my illustrations during my Degree Show posts - I am very proud of the work and cannot wait to see them in print. I hope you like them too! I also blogged about them during the illustration process. You can see them here, here and here! I know a few of my illustrator friends also have work in the book, and I think the whole book will be just wonderful, so if you are interested, please do buy a copy! Read Joana Faria's blog post about it here.

 

With this designer, Afro-Chique, I chose a fun and bold image to illustrate. I wanted to combine colour, texture and movement together in this image. I used a lot of negative space, allowing the viewer to imagine themselves wearing the clothing.

 

As with all my fashion illustrations, it was important that the design stood out from everything else, so I produced the images on very neutral backdrops. I'm really happy with the way they turned out and can't wait to see them in print amongst beautiful words, designs and other illustrations.

Japan

As some of you know, last summer I went to Japan and had the most amazing time of my life. I met fantastic people, saw amazing sights and was constantly in awe. The devastating events in Japan this week have been heart-breaking and I hope to do anything I can, no matter how small it may be, to help.

Illustration Rally, founded and run by Japanese born Natsuki Otani, has set up an illustration rally with the theme Don't Give Up Japan がんばれ　日本

They are asking illustrators to send in illustrations of hope, unity and love. I will be producing a piece and sending it in as soon as possible. Please do the same if you have time, every post will be filled with links to charities raising money to help spread the word. I love illustration rally already, but I am so pleased to see this wonderful cause being tackled! :)

You can also donate artwork to raise money for the cause:

'We are also asking for artwork donations to sell to raise money for the relief effort. We would love any physical pieces at all, from cards and prints to full on characters and 3d! Anything you are willing to give we are happy to accept and all the profits made would go straight to the appeal. So if you want to take part or you have any questions please contact us at artwork-illustrationrally[at]hotmail.co.uk and we will send you further information about where to send your work.'

Please keep up with all the happening over on the Ganbare Nippon Illustration Rally.

Here are some of the photographs I took whilst in the beautiful country that is Japan. I hope we can help and show love and hope.

Amazing country, amazing people! x

Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration

It's not long now until the fabulous Amelia's Compendium of Fashion Illustration will be ready, don't forget you can still pre-order now though!

Today, Amelia's been sharing some photos of the proofs she's been sent, and they are looking fantastic! The wonderful designing she has been busy producing works perfectly against all the beautiful illustrations. I can't wait to see it complete, if these proofs are anything to go by it's going to be stunning!

It will be a fantastic gift for anybody interested in fashion, illustration, design or art, I am sure! If you like any of these, you will love the book!

 I'm so happy with how my pages are looking in this snap-shot! Look how fabulous that writing is (in my favourite colour too!)

 The above pages show the fabulous work of Abi Daker.

 These wonderful pages contain the work of Jennifer Costello.

 The colourful works of Natsuki Otani.

 Fabulous pages from Rachel de Ste. Croix, I love how the illustrations work with the design!

Finally, a snippet of beautiful pages containing the work of Bex Glover.


Well, I'm more excited than ever now, and there's not long to wait! x