WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
For the purpose of this book the term "fashion illustration" is broad. It covers a wide range of artwork created by fashion designers and fashion illustrators. Under ihc umbrella of fashion Illustration, this book focuses on the fundamentals of fashion drawing and presentation throughout the design process. As the fashion-design student must present fashion ideas to gain employment on graduation, Fashion Illustrator explores the skills required to create an effective portfolio. Imaginative research directions are revealed, as well as how to illustrate fashion ideas, how to represent garments technically and how to compile mood boards.
While Fashion Illustrator provides a valuable knowledge base for the fashion designer, many successful designers only design clothes. It is common for such designers to employ fashion illustrators to present their collections and promote their labels. The fashion-illustration Student's portfolio will therefore be geared towards advertising and promotion. A flexible approach is required for working to briefs from a variety of clients, so Fashion Illustrator reveals how to experiment effectively with colour, how to use art materials and equipment, and how to select the appropriate artistic style, character and media for a particular client.
Whether you want to be a fashion designer or a Fashion illustrator, the mosl Important skill to master is drawing the human figure. Fashion Illustrator dedicates a practical chapter to the figure that should be referred to regularly throughout your studies,
Covering the broad area of fashion illustration and presentation, this book will prove invaluable for both fashion-design and Fashion-illustration students. Many books aim to teach the skills required to illustrate fashion, and these manuals are displayed alongside showcase books featuring edited collections of illustrators' promotional fashion artwork. These categories have traditionally been separate, but Fashion Illustrator combines a how-to approach with a visual overview of historical and contemporary fashion illustration. By explaining the fundamentals of fashion illustration and presentation, and bringing this rewarding creative process to life with rich detail, Fashion Illustrator serves as a valuable resource and teaching aid. II is useful for anyone with an interest in fashion, design and illustration.
WHAT IS IN THE BOOK?
Enriched by case studies, example illustrations, practical exercises and lips, Fashion Illustrator covers all aspects of fashion illustration and presentation. II explores how artists find inspiration in the world around them, and how they use this inspiration in the creation of their work. Fashion Illustrator encourages readers to challenge themselves by experimenting with varied media such as collage, different drawing tools, digital enhancement and embroidery. Through this exploration, an understanding ol die figure and experimentation with different illustrative styles,
the reader will learn how to present the clothed human form artistically. Examining the work of both past- and present-day Fashion illustrators encourages students to gain the confidence and skills to push the boundaries of their own work, in depth discussions with leading contemporary fashion illustrators provide insights that inspire students to think beyond graduation to a career in fashion illustration or design.
The content of Fashion Illustratoris presented in an easily accessible format with each colour-coded chapter broken down logically into subheadings. Each i hapler can be read in isolation and [lie book can be read in any order so dial die leader can dip in and oui in focus on current concerns.
(Chapter One, "Inspiration", explores the things that inspire the creative mind,
how to find rewarding ideas, understand visual expression and produce innovative fashion illustrations, sketchbooks and artwork.The chapter begins by discussing the importance of looking for sources of inspiration from which lo develop ideas. Willi ibis in mind, the reader is encouraged to look ai die world with fresh interest. Inspiration for fashion illustration can be found through travel. music, television, film, museum and gallery visits—even product packaging. The varied processes lor capturing ideas and investigating themes on paper are also explained to help the budding fashion illustrator tackle the daunting blank page.
Compiling ideas in a sketchbook is also an essential part of both a designer's and an Illustrator's development, Practical advice is given on completing useful sketchbooks that provide a source of rewarding inspiration.
Chapter Two, "The Figure", focuses on basic drawing skills, providing a solid understanding of anatomy and the physical structure of the human form. Through a series of observational exercises the reader learns to draw the nude and clothed figure from life and photographs, understand correel proportions and draw features of l he body accurately. The use of a template and the effective exaggeration of the proportions of a fashion figure are also explained clearly.
Chapter Three, "Artistic Techniques", gives a technical overview of how to use ail equipment and materials, experiment with colour and render various fabrics. This guidance is visually enriched by a series of informative sketches and relevant fashion illustrations.
Chapter Four, "Presentation for Fashion Design", reveals how fashion illustration is used in the design industry. It explores the process of producing design roughs lo build fashion ranges, It also explains the purpose of specification drawings, flats and mood boards, and their significance in a fashion designer's portfolio.
Chapter Five, "Historical and Contemporary Fashion Illustration", describes the social journey of fashion illustration over the last 100 years. The illustrative styles of the twentieth century's most influential illustrators are discussed by decade. Illustrators ol today inevitably look to the past for inspiration and this section also features work that demonstrates this synthesis of past styles and modern techniques. The second part of the chapter showcases work by 36 leading International fashion illustrators from 14 countries. Each illustrator defines his or her work and career by answering a series of interview-stylo questions. All offer interesting advice and inspiration to students who are thinking of following similar paths.
Chapter Six, "Tutorials" explains how the illustrative styles indentified in the previous chapter can be realized through a series of step-by-step tutorials. This chapter encourages the reader to build fashion illustrations in stages, experimenting with new techniques.The tutorials focus on collage, embroidery, traditional painting and drawing methods, and digital manipulation.
Finally Chapter Seven, "The Future: Guidance", takes the reader through the final part of the fashion illustration journey by outlining effective portfolio presentation techniques. There is also instruction on self-presentation, interview techniques, applying for further education and embracing a career in fashion illustration. The role of the illustration agent is clearly described and other industry specialists speak exclusively about their fashion-illustration careers. David Dovvnlon oilers advice on capturing the magic of couture shows with pen and ink. Lysiane de Hoyere of Promostyl describes the role of the fashion illustrator in publications forecasting future trends, and Jeffrey Fulvimari describes how his doe-eyed girls have wooed Madonna and are taking the fashion world by storm, and we see examples of his highly successful commercial product packaging.
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Letter Head Logo design
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Logolounge 2000 International Identities by Leading Designers
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Logos Making a Strong Mark 150 Strategies for Logos That Last 2004
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The Best of Newspaper Design
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Publishers Best of Brochure Design
http://rapidshare.com/files/133277137/Rockport.Publishers.Best.of.Brochure.Design.8.pdf
For the purpose of this book the term "fashion illustration" is broad. It covers a wide range of artwork created by fashion designers and fashion illustrators. Under ihc umbrella of fashion Illustration, this book focuses on the fundamentals of fashion drawing and presentation throughout the design process. As the fashion-design student must present fashion ideas to gain employment on graduation, Fashion Illustrator explores the skills required to create an effective portfolio. Imaginative research directions are revealed, as well as how to illustrate fashion ideas, how to represent garments technically and how to compile mood boards.
While Fashion Illustrator provides a valuable knowledge base for the fashion designer, many successful designers only design clothes. It is common for such designers to employ fashion illustrators to present their collections and promote their labels. The fashion-illustration Student's portfolio will therefore be geared towards advertising and promotion. A flexible approach is required for working to briefs from a variety of clients, so Fashion Illustrator reveals how to experiment effectively with colour, how to use art materials and equipment, and how to select the appropriate artistic style, character and media for a particular client.
Whether you want to be a fashion designer or a Fashion illustrator, the mosl Important skill to master is drawing the human figure. Fashion Illustrator dedicates a practical chapter to the figure that should be referred to regularly throughout your studies,
Covering the broad area of fashion illustration and presentation, this book will prove invaluable for both fashion-design and Fashion-illustration students. Many books aim to teach the skills required to illustrate fashion, and these manuals are displayed alongside showcase books featuring edited collections of illustrators' promotional fashion artwork. These categories have traditionally been separate, but Fashion Illustrator combines a how-to approach with a visual overview of historical and contemporary fashion illustration. By explaining the fundamentals of fashion illustration and presentation, and bringing this rewarding creative process to life with rich detail, Fashion Illustrator serves as a valuable resource and teaching aid. II is useful for anyone with an interest in fashion, design and illustration.
WHAT IS IN THE BOOK?
Enriched by case studies, example illustrations, practical exercises and lips, Fashion Illustrator covers all aspects of fashion illustration and presentation. II explores how artists find inspiration in the world around them, and how they use this inspiration in the creation of their work. Fashion Illustrator encourages readers to challenge themselves by experimenting with varied media such as collage, different drawing tools, digital enhancement and embroidery. Through this exploration, an understanding ol die figure and experimentation with different illustrative styles,
the reader will learn how to present the clothed human form artistically. Examining the work of both past- and present-day Fashion illustrators encourages students to gain the confidence and skills to push the boundaries of their own work, in depth discussions with leading contemporary fashion illustrators provide insights that inspire students to think beyond graduation to a career in fashion illustration or design.
The content of Fashion Illustratoris presented in an easily accessible format with each colour-coded chapter broken down logically into subheadings. Each i hapler can be read in isolation and [lie book can be read in any order so dial die leader can dip in and oui in focus on current concerns.
(Chapter One, "Inspiration", explores the things that inspire the creative mind,
how to find rewarding ideas, understand visual expression and produce innovative fashion illustrations, sketchbooks and artwork.The chapter begins by discussing the importance of looking for sources of inspiration from which lo develop ideas. Willi ibis in mind, the reader is encouraged to look ai die world with fresh interest. Inspiration for fashion illustration can be found through travel. music, television, film, museum and gallery visits—even product packaging. The varied processes lor capturing ideas and investigating themes on paper are also explained to help the budding fashion illustrator tackle the daunting blank page.
Compiling ideas in a sketchbook is also an essential part of both a designer's and an Illustrator's development, Practical advice is given on completing useful sketchbooks that provide a source of rewarding inspiration.
Chapter Two, "The Figure", focuses on basic drawing skills, providing a solid understanding of anatomy and the physical structure of the human form. Through a series of observational exercises the reader learns to draw the nude and clothed figure from life and photographs, understand correel proportions and draw features of l he body accurately. The use of a template and the effective exaggeration of the proportions of a fashion figure are also explained clearly.
Chapter Three, "Artistic Techniques", gives a technical overview of how to use ail equipment and materials, experiment with colour and render various fabrics. This guidance is visually enriched by a series of informative sketches and relevant fashion illustrations.
Chapter Four, "Presentation for Fashion Design", reveals how fashion illustration is used in the design industry. It explores the process of producing design roughs lo build fashion ranges, It also explains the purpose of specification drawings, flats and mood boards, and their significance in a fashion designer's portfolio.
Chapter Five, "Historical and Contemporary Fashion Illustration", describes the social journey of fashion illustration over the last 100 years. The illustrative styles of the twentieth century's most influential illustrators are discussed by decade. Illustrators ol today inevitably look to the past for inspiration and this section also features work that demonstrates this synthesis of past styles and modern techniques. The second part of the chapter showcases work by 36 leading International fashion illustrators from 14 countries. Each illustrator defines his or her work and career by answering a series of interview-stylo questions. All offer interesting advice and inspiration to students who are thinking of following similar paths.
Chapter Six, "Tutorials" explains how the illustrative styles indentified in the previous chapter can be realized through a series of step-by-step tutorials. This chapter encourages the reader to build fashion illustrations in stages, experimenting with new techniques.The tutorials focus on collage, embroidery, traditional painting and drawing methods, and digital manipulation.
Finally Chapter Seven, "The Future: Guidance", takes the reader through the final part of the fashion illustration journey by outlining effective portfolio presentation techniques. There is also instruction on self-presentation, interview techniques, applying for further education and embracing a career in fashion illustration. The role of the illustration agent is clearly described and other industry specialists speak exclusively about their fashion-illustration careers. David Dovvnlon oilers advice on capturing the magic of couture shows with pen and ink. Lysiane de Hoyere of Promostyl describes the role of the fashion illustrator in publications forecasting future trends, and Jeffrey Fulvimari describes how his doe-eyed girls have wooed Madonna and are taking the fashion world by storm, and we see examples of his highly successful commercial product packaging.
Download
http://rapidshare.com/files/133248639/Fashion_Illustrator_150dpi.pdf
or
http://tinyurl.com/57y4nz
Bonus Design Books
Letter Head Logo design
http://rapidshare.com/files/133109200/_Rockport__Letterhead___Logo_Design_4.pdf
Logolounge 2000 International Identities by Leading Designers
http://rapidshare.com/files/133232909/Rockport_-_Logolounge._2000_International_Identities_by_Leading_Designers.pdf
Logos Making a Strong Mark 150 Strategies for Logos That Last 2004
http://rapidshare.com/files/133269100/Rockport_.Logos_-_Making_a_Strong_Mark_-_150_Strategies_for_Logos_That_Last._2004.ISBN1592530788_.pd
The Best of Newspaper Design
http://rapidshare.com/files/133271663/Rockport_-_The_Best_of_Newspaper_Design_-_25th_edition.pdf
Publishers Best of Brochure Design
http://rapidshare.com/files/133277137/Rockport.Publishers.Best.of.Brochure.Design.8.pdf
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