Category Archives: ART IS IN THE AIR

THE FULL MOON STORY

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Going through some Vogue editorials because I am in the mood of fashion illustrating! I went across an amazing photo-shoot done by Kim Kyung Soo. He was asked by Vogue Korea to do a serious of fashion portraits that would capture the traditional Korean custom the “Hanbok”. What I like about his photos is that is tells a story and I tried so hard to keep that feeling when I drew them.

here are some photos that I took of my illustrations using instagram. 

“I wanted a neutral stage; only shadows and reflections mattered to me: Colours, faces and models were enhanced by cold and light tones creating an almost surreal feeling.” Kim Kyung Soo

 

 

FASHION ILLUSTRATION BOOKS U MUST HAVE!

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I have been asked about the best fashion illustration books and I thought it would be useful to post about them. Some of the books I own are here with me in the U.S and sadly some are left back home! anyway, here are a few that I think u need to have in order to know more about the different techniques and styles that have been used through the years. 

here are some books and a link to amazon that will make it easier for you to check the price and take a peek inside them!

NOTE: some of these books contain nudity. 

A BOOK I LOVE

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I will be sharing some art books every now and then. I chose this book because I dont like to stick to only one kind of art materials and I bet a lot of you are like me. Changing the materials you use boosts your creativity and even though I dont have the space nor the time to make art that is messy I like to read this book and plan on future projects that *inshallah* soon ill get to make!

here is the book link on amazon

 

 

L’amour fou

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So I subscribed to netflix few days ago, and I was exploring the lists of the movies they have, looking for any interesting films that would trigger some artistic sense in me! and I actually did!

I found a french documentary about the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his friend and lover Pierre Bergé. I loved how it started, and loved how their story was told using the art pieces and photos they have owned and taken through the years. I recommend you watch L’amour fou, and make sure you have a note next to you to write down all the interesting names of designers, artists, models and muses to research about them later!

hope u liked the illustration!

 

Art And Fear , By David Bayles & Ted Orland

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I have always wanted to design a book cover, and now my wish came true. In my reading and writing class, we were asked by the teacher to read a book and write a report about it. I chose this book because it touched me. I’ve always been afraid of publishing my art and this book talks about the uncertainty that an artist gets when executing an artwork. I highly recommend this book for those who are in doubt of their artistic abilities.

One of the tasks for writing a report is also designing a cover for it. 

here is the original cover:

and here is my version of it!

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin

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Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin sculpture painting fish art

Yeah! , these arent real!! Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. I really enjoy the rich depth of the pieces and the optical illusion aspect, it’s such an odd process that results in something that’s both a painting and sculptural. Wonderful.


Fukahori just closed an exhibition at ICN Gallery in London titled Goldfish Salvation, and you can see many more images via the gallery’s Facebook, but probably the best resource is this set of photos by Dominic Alves. (via the awesomer)