I-D Cover.. G'wan the Grace!

One of my fave I-D covers! Full of character and humour. Inspired by cover of Grace Coddington photographed by Arthur Elgort for the 'Wise Up Issue'. The coat is from Celine isn't is beautiful?!

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The XX

Well this weekend is the first time I've had a chance to do some illustrating excluding a recent commission. FUN! This is an illustration of the band the xx, who I'm in love with lately... their new album Coexist is amazing!!!

Hope you all have had/are having a lovely weekend!!

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New gift commission....

A special illustration for special somebodies...

I really enjoyed this illustration which I spent few weeks doing (what with working, lack of time bla bla blah) but I really enjoyed doing it and seeing the final piece come together. Was a little scary to illustrate people you know, getting it right was so hard and not being sure what people will make of it all but luckily the recipients loved it and were very happy with the final illustration....

Photo in situ....

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Baby You're My National Anthem!

Inspired by Lana Del Rey photographed by Simon Emmett...

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Something *NEW*

Ooh dear I haven't blogged in so long. I have quite a few illustrations finished, and some are still being worked on.....

This illo was inspired by a cute fashion shoot I came across with Alexa Chung wearing Christopher Kane... like hello! Could illustrate this man's fashion all day long. And Alexa Chung... don't get me started...

Thought I would do a quick 'Process of...' for a change I took a few quick snaps to show how I got to the finished piece....

Firstly, I drew a quick sketch, scanned it into my computer and digitally drew the illustration...

Then painted my pattern then scanned in again and added to illustration.... (I usually use collage, patterns not painting but I wanted to try watercolour for a change)

Then some final touches, adding of colour, background....

And voila! What do you think? Do you think I should work more with new techniques like watercolour?

What would you like to see more of on the blog? I'd love to know! :)

Eeeeep have a lovely Sunday!


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