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YVES SAINT LAURENT
YSL Glasses
Wallpaper*
“A rich and varied collection of progressive portraits and expressive still
lives, there is something here for all lovers of contemporary art.
For this decade-defining body of work.”
Tony Chambers, Editor-in-Chief Wallpaper*
TOM FORD
“Whether a wisp like portrait or a dynamic figure with a shock of
background colour Patrick’s drawings are always elegant and contemporary.
His confident line and natural talent produce strong statements on the
progression of modern fashion illustration noting the likes of
René Gruau and David Downton.”
David Bamber, Tom Ford
Ten Years of Hurt
New Fashion Illustration
By Martin Dawber
Chrysalis books
Martin Dawber showcases over 30 of the most accomplished and experimental illustrators from around the world. Fashion illustrators from America, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Germany, Italy, France, Sweden and the UK reveal how to harness the many different media to convey fashion – but just as importantly mood and street style – combining line drawing, crayon, collage, digital graphics and even embroidery. Each stunning visual is complemented by information from the artists themselves on how they approach their work, their inspiration and their techniques. This inside information is a valuable resource for all fashion illustrators, particularly students.
Illustrations Now!
By Julius Wiedemann
Taschen
From magazines and newspapers to ads, websites, album covers, and even mobile phone wallpaper, illustration is a crucial element in visual communication today. With unlimited creative possibilities, illustration is as unbound as imagination itself; whether it's a simple pencil drawing, an ornate airbrushed painting, or a computer-generated image, an illustration speaks the international language of ideas. This comprehensive guide showcases 150 of today's best commercial and editorial illustrators from over 50 countries; each entry highlights examples of recent work and includes the artist's contact information, favorite media, awards, clients, and work philosophy. Look no further for what works and who's who in the world of illustration: it's all here.
