09/ INKLING FOR COATS

When I start reading about snow, I suppose it's officially winter. While I'm definitely not jealous of that winter weather,  the lack of cold weather where I live doesn't mean I'm not drooling over the amazing coats available right now - especially when they're simplistic, long and camel coloured!

I decided to experiment a bit with this drawing after watching a few youtube videos about ink and how it's used in more traditional illustration.

I had never used ink and gouache together in a fashion illustration before, as the ink I had was primarily used for silk screening. After looking at the videos, I was excited about the permanency of the ink - the idea of being able to ink a drawing, erase all the pencil marks and then paint over without the black lines spreading was fascinating. 

Personally, I love the results. It's going to take a while for me to adjust to and perfect outlining with a brush, versus a marker, but I'm definitely excited to experiment more with ink!

06/ BACK TO... LIFE?

I've delayed this post for well over a week, just because I had no idea what to write with this illustration. Then I got distracted by New York Fashion Week, and finding a suitable outfit for an upcoming event that's kind of a big deal (more on these topics later).

Anyway, I drew this croqui a while ago, just because I loved how my short overalls looked paired with a sheer white shirt. Overalls are back in fashion, along with the whole backpack trend - which I could probably write a (positive) book about. So, it seems like fashion trends are made for 'back to school' this year. Too bad I'm not headed back to school, funny how that 'too bad' only shows up after you've left the safe, creative environment of school.

I've also just realized that this is the first illustration drawn fully based on actual items of clothing in own. So, I guess this is a "how to wear" overalls according to polycotton-blnd / outfit of the day post... how trendy of me.

05/ FESTIVAL SEASON

I can't be the only one who fantasises about what they would wear to a festival, right? 

Well, If you lived on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere as well, then I'm sure this thought wouldn't seem as crazy. 

Every time spring rolls around and as the amazing line-ups for festivals all over the world start popping up, I avidly read them all... then cry a little (to myself) as I think about all the bands I love performing in one big muddy, place. Festivals seem like a distant dream, mostly distant - because they don't exist where I am. 

But well, thank goodness for technology - live streams and youtube. If we're counting those, then I've been to Coachella and Glastonbury for the past 4+ years, haha. 

Hopefully, one day soon, I'll be there in real life, but for now... a girl can dream (in wellies)!