How did she that? To learn more about my digital painting process, go to the fabulous Digital Design Therapy website to read an article and tutorial on my iPad fashion illustrations.
Long Purple and Pink Evening Dress
September 25, 2011 By
I love using watercolor for its soft, atmospheric quality, as in this illustration of an evening dress.
Turquoise Dress on Red Background
September 25, 2011 By
A watercolor fashion illustration of a model in a short turquoise dress against an orange/red background.
Long White Dress with Yellow Background
September 25, 2011 By
A watercolor fashion illustration of a model in long, white evening dress against a background of bright yellow and soft blue.
NY Fashion Week Spring 2012 on my iPad – Part 3
September 18, 2011 By
More iPad sketches of the New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections.
NY Fashion Week Spring 2012 on my iPad – Part 2
September 16, 2011 By
A few more iPad sketches of New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections.
NY Fashion Week Spring 2012 on my iPad – Part 1
September 14, 2011 By
I received an iPad for my birthday and I can’t stop playing with the art apps. My favorite right now is ArtRage. Here are four iPad sketches from the New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 collections. I will post more later this week.
Black Dress with Pink Roses
September 5, 2011 By
A dreamy, romantic watercolor painting of a woman in a black dress with pink roses and a big pink rose hair ornament.
Striped Dress, Sunglasses and Hoop Earrings
August 30, 2011 By
A whimsical watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a red and white striped sundress on a lime green background.
Striped Sarong and Turban
August 30, 2011 By
A bright, summery fashion illustration of a woman in a long, striped sarong and turban in primary colors.
Red Vintage Dress + Cocktail Hat with Veil
August 23, 2011 By
This 1950s-style red dress and veiled hat inspired me to focus on drama and character in this watercolor painting.
White Dress Red Belt
August 18, 2011 By
I love to experiment with painting the way we actually see, with different elements moving in and out of focus.
1940s Style Retro Bathing Suit
August 16, 2011 By
These watercolor fashion figure studies evoke the 1940s with the inspiration of a vintage-style bathing suit and a snood.
Vintage Mitsouko Perfume
July 7, 2011 By
I used muted colors and impressionist brushstrokes to create a nostalgic feel to this watercolor illustration of a vintage bottle of Guerlain Mitsouko perfume.
A White Summer Hat
July 7, 2011 By
On this hot July day….a watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a wide-brimmed white hat, orange sundress and wedge heels.
Floral Print High Heels
June 14, 2011 By
A fresh, summery, watercolor illustration of high heeled pumps printed with a floral pattern against a bright green background.
Floral Bathing Suit, Turban & Sunglasses
June 13, 2011 By
In this summer watercolor fashion illustration I tried to convey a sense of heat by using hot colors – orange, yellow and bright pink.
Inspired by Alexander McQueen at the Met
June 6, 2011 By
I was so moved by the Alexander McQueen Exhibit at the Met Museum of Art in NYC . His designs struck me as self portraits as much as fashion, a medium usually associated with artifice. This watercolor is of a gown from the 2001 VOSS collection, made of red and black ostrich feathers and glass [...]
Woman in Mauve Evening Gown
May 17, 2011 By
A watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a mauve ruffled evening dress against a yellow-green background. My preliminary charcoal sketch appears below.
Woman in an Orange Evening Gown
May 16, 2011 By
A watercolor fashion illustration of a woman wearing a bright orange evening gown with a black lace single sleeve and feathers in her hair. Below is my charcoal preparatory sketch. Before making a watercolor painting I usually begin with a value study in either charcoal or pencil.
