Thursday 23 February 2012

Spijkers en Spijkers LFW illustration for Amelia's magazine



This is an illustration I created on Monday for Amelia's magazine. It is of one of the models on the Dutch fashion label Spijkers en Spijkers catwalk, at their runway show at London Fashion Week.

Here is the full Spijkers en Spijkers catwalk report on Amelia's magazine.

Details:




These are a couple of experiments I did using gradients on Photoshop. I wanted to share them because I think they look pretty nice! But they weren't right for the final image:

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Hannibal Girl



I watched a serial killer documentary about cannibal killers last week and had the idea of drawing a portrait of a girl with a Hannibal Lecter mask. I had some free time this afternoon in my studio so here it is ... ! I drew it on paper in pencil and ink, then scanned it in and added the colours on Photoshop.
I hope you like it...

ps. I love gradient fills!

Wednesday 15 February 2012

Layelfish @ FOXY Bar Barcelona, February 2012



My latest poster for my friend Leyla in BCN, aka LAYELFISH VINTAGE.
Designed on Photoshop.

Sunday 12 February 2012

Portrait of Coco Chanel for Wonderland LA



This is a portrait of Coco Chanel I have created for a group show at Kat Von D's Wonderland Gallery in West Hollywood LA. The show is opening in a few weeks.

Here is some information about the gallery and the show that the gallery director sent me:

'Wonderland came into existence one year ago as a project space for artists and creative people to reach a large and diverse audience. The gallery space in West Hollywood is a place to display local artisan talent as well as provide drawing and painting workshops. The boutique section supports independent artists of all genres around the world and allows visitors to take home small pieces of art, handmade jewelry, books and home décor. The concept for the show, entitled "I Want To Be First" is about not only embracing the empowered independent woman, but also spotlighting female pioneers of the arts and sciences. Who was the first woman to bring down the house at a vaudeville theater? Who was the first to name a star? Who was the first to shred a guitar solo? You might be inspired by Madame Curie, Sappho, Diane Arbus, Mae West, Joan Jett or Yoko Ono, or choose cultural icons and hard core historical figures, the possibilities loom large!'

I chose to create a portrait of Coco Chanel because of her pioneering work in fashion. She redefined women's clothing and was the first woman to triumph simple, un-fussy, un-corseted designs, and also the first to allow masculine influences to enter her design aesthetic.

I drew the image in graphite and ink. Then I scanned it into the computer and added colours, and also changed the composition by cutting and pasting in Photoshop. I hope you like it!

Scroll down to see work in progress images and details:

WORK IN PROGRESS:




DETAILS:


Tuesday 7 February 2012

Limited edition Giclee print "Kuedo Severant (Scissors)"



Limited edition Giclee print "Kuedo Severant (Scissors)" 18.5" x 16" (47cm x 40cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Kuedo Severant"



Limited edition Giclee print "Kuedo Severant" 18.5" x 16" (47cm x 40cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Girl wearing green tights"



Limited edition Giclee print "Girl wearing green tights" 18.5" x 15" (47cm x 38cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Audrey Melting"



Limited edition Giclee print "Audrey Melting" 18.5" x 15" (47cm x 38cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Vanja"



Limited edition Giclee print "Vanja" 18.5" x 15" (47cm x 38cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Lady Gaga"



Limited edition Giclee print "Lady Gaga" 18.5" x 15" (47cm x 38cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Deedee"



Limited edition Giclee print "Deedee" 18.5" x 16.5" (47cm x 42cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "RBPM II"



Limited edition Giclee print "RBPM II" 18.5" x 13" (47cm x 33cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "RBPM"



Limited edition Giclee print "RBPM" 18.5" x 13" (47cm x 33cm)
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Limited edition Giclee print "Holger Czukay"



Limited edition Giclee print "Holger Czukay" 18.5" x 18.5" (47cm x 47cm)
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Friday 3 February 2012

VITA magazine commission

Vita magasine is the Québecois version of More magazine... It is a lifestyle publication for women aged 40 and up.
The article was about working while suffering from chronic pain how to cope with it.

This was the final image (Scroll down to see roughs):



Rough drafts: