Fashion Drawing

I think my favorite class this semester is Fashion Figure Drawing...

We just finished our midterms, so I thought it'd be fun to post my progress throughout the semester so far. From my first drawing to where I'm at now is really cool to see.. And I LOVE sketching now!

Assignment : Practice sketching the "fashion figure" form with a magazine picture

Medium - Pencil

Assignment : Sketch 3 fashion figures in 3 different front views

Medium - Micron

Assignment : Sketch 3 models from magazine clippings in different views, use color

Media - Micron, Colored Pencils

Assignment : Sketch a signature fashion face

Media - Micron, Colored Pencil

Assignment : Sketch 3 models in different views, emphasis on layout

Media - Micron, Colored Pencil, Water Colored Pencil

Assignment : In-Class Live Model Sketch Session

Media - Micron, Colored Pencil, Marker

Assignment : Render fabrics on a fashion figure

Media : Micron, Colored Pencil, Marker, China Marker

Assignment : Pick from a hat 4 different garment details and design 2 figures wearing them

Media - Micron, Colored Pencil, Marker

Midterm Assignment 1 : Copy a master of fashion illustration, my choice, David Downton

Medium - Water Color

Midterm Assignment 2 : Using what you learned from above, design a 4 figure composition using swatches of real fabric to render

Media - Micron, Colored Pencil, Marker, Water Color, China Marker

I loved the midterm! I've never used watercolors before, so it was nice to try them.. And I took from Downton's aesthetic of light, grayed figures with popping clothes. Very pleased with it!

This is a good post, if only for me to look back at my progress.. Keep on designing!

Sketch Studying

I've become a complete nerd. My classes start next week, so I was looking through my textbooks and just reading up on fashion sketching and such. I don't like to be the mess of the group, so I figured I would try to study up a bit, and do a few real sketches..

A friend of the family recently contacted me a

bout creating something for her for a wedding next September.. She's looking for something unique, fun, flowy, possibly pants, long, etc.. So I used that as a great place for sketching practice.. And came up with a few designs for her to look at :

Stripe Shirt

I worked on this little shirt for a bit.. Kind of wish I had more time.. It's definitely not perfect.. But I did learn how to work with stretchy fabrics a bit more. I had a few issues initially, but I think I worked them out, and am happy with the outcome.

P.S. - I did not tell her to wear gray cheetah leggings with it! HA! Work.

This was a good little shirt to work on, and it had to be pretty precise to match up all of the seems and create a good looking final product. I achieved that.. So I'm happy!

More Guggenheim and Stripe Shirt Preview

So, I took a few more pictures of the dress I made for class; a few different angles..

And here is a sketch of the little dress/shirt I'm making for my friend Michelle. I hope it comes out just like that, I love it! So far, it's working out nicely. My only issues are matching up the stripes on all of the seams, but I'll take my time and get it right! Should be done early next week when I get back home!

Time to enjoy my weekend at Hershey Park and a bar.. Enjoy yours too!

Guggenheim Dress

Whenever I actually find some time, I should probably just be relaxing.. But I can't! I feel so neglectful of this blog, but it's really no

t my fault! Sooo.. Since I have a few weeks off of school, I'm going to update it at least until September!

During my summer course, I was given a project to take architecture as an inspiration, and design anything we wanted. She said I could use fabrics, so I was super excited to finally be creating an article of clothing for class!

I looked at a few fun buildings as a muse.. But ultimately I went with this:

The super cool looking Guggenheim New York!

Sooo.. I came up this fun design that spoke to all of the elements that appealed to me : black/white.. the roundness.. tiers..

And came up with this:

I used a very light gold on the top, because I thought it needed some color, but also still relate to the bottom.. I sprayed those layers with starch 3 times, so it would stay standing. And I created the pattern on the bottom using different fabrics.

I'll post more pictures of it later.. Just wanted to update this blog! I had a lot of fun with that project and got an A.. So that's good? Hahaa.

Working on something for a friend to wear next Friday.. Update soon!