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Aplique work

December 04, 2021

Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patches of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration, especially on garments. The technique is accomplished either by hand stitching or machine. I took appliqué embroidery to make a laptop bag out of waste material. I used muslin and left overs of fabrics and stitched it together on a hand made muslin bag. Here’s how it ended; Thank you !

Stylised illustration

December 03, 2021

My goal in my own work has always been to have a strong voice and for it to overflow with personality. The style question is a huge one for anyone serious about illustrating, but the answers are elusive. In this article, I hope to demystify developing a style a little bit and give you a few actionable steps that should point you in the right direction. The very first step is to choose an Inspiration. My inspiration is Avatar. This crawling walking creature has inspired me With its colours, features, expressions, the animation And of course the story. What’s tricky about this topic is that the precise definition of style and its importance varies from artist to artist. Some swear by having a very strict style, whereas others consider that too limiting. I’ve often thought I should be more disciplined and consistent throughout my work, but it turns out I enjoy mixing things up too much to be that strict about style. For example these are some of my stylised illustrations ...

Styling

December 02, 2021

Fashion stylists work for individuals, fashion houses and clothing brands. Their main responsibilities include providing fashion advice; choosing and co-ordinating outfits for models in photo shoots or actors in television and film; and choosing props and accessories and preparing them for shoots.I stylised my outfits for myself. Here are some of the stylings of me; Organize and Edit Your Closet When it comes to dressing stylishly, organizing, and editing your closet is essential. After all, how can you create a great outfit if you can’t even see what you own. Balance Your Top and Bottom While those catwalk models might make pulling off an entirely loose or tight outfit appear simple, it’s not. For most of us, a successful look comes from striking the right balance. As such, it’s important to plan outfits where the top and bottom complement each other. If you’re wearing a loose shirt, try pairing it with tight pants, and if you’re wearing wide-leg pants or a full skirt, con...

Male illustrations

December 01, 2021

In the world of fashion design, a croquis is a quick sketch of a fashion figure. The word can also refer to the practice of drawing live models. Croquis drawings are minimalist in style and serve as a blank canvas for drawing clothing. It helps in Visualizing the Ideas Fashion illustration helps a designer to put down his/her ideas practically. This, in turn, helps in visualising the ideas and concepts surrounding the design. The visual aids such as diagrams and images carry messages within them and become a communication medium for the designer. Some of m y illustration work on men’s illustration; Thank you !