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How to paint reptile skin patterns with markers

May 12, 2016

HOW TO PAINT REPTILE SKIN PATTERNS WITH MARKERS With this technique you will learn how to represent leather textures in fashion sketches. This video is dedicated to all those people who love fashion illustration and which also are interested to learn a easy technique to paint reptile skin patterns. There are a large variety of textures and prints that can be painted using the same method I will show you, but all know the faux reptile skin is a super trendy texture used by many...

Fashion Illustration: How I painted a graphic pattern

November 11, 2015

FASHION ILLUSTRATION: HOW I PAINTED A GRAPHIC PATTERN Step by step fashion illustration tutorial A few days ago we saw the article "Maison Valentino has created beautiful wearable artworks" . For the second part I'm gonna show you how I made a graphic pattern about Valentino's men coat model. From Valentino's Collection - fall/winter 2015-16 Design by Maison Valentino in collaboration with Esther Stewart. Fashion Illustration by © Paola Castillo. Music: River Meditation - Jason Shaw. Edition: Paola Castillo. I hope you enjoy this...

How to paint a scarf with snakeskin pattern

July 15, 2015

HOW TO PAINT A SCARF WITH SNAKESKIN PATTERN Fashion Illustration - Tutorial Painting a snakeskin scales effect is very simple! In this tutorial I'm gonna show you how to paint a scarf with snakeskin pattern. Design and illustration by © Paola Castillo. Music: Running Waters - Jason Shaw Edition: Paola Castillo I hope you enjoy this fashion illustration tutorial! If you want more, check out this other video: How I painted a graphic pattern Let me know your comments! ;)

Discover the Versace men’s collection for F/W 2015-16

February 27, 2015

This time, the Versace men's collection has a completely different appearance, his new look has been changed and renewed. Probably many will be thinking that this brand is risking to much with the completely change in the male's look it has held for so much time but in my view, I think it is very positive because it gives a new refreshed to look and also this idea fits in very well with to the evolution that we are living, moreover, in this new Versace...

Salvatore Ferragamo Menswear trends for F/ W 2015-16

February 20, 2015

If you like to know menswear trends and you are curious to know what are the topics that inspire the collections of Ferragamo for the next fall/winter 2015-16? Then, this article of menswear trends is for you! After analyzing the Etro and Fendi fashion shows, this time I wanted to continue with the presentation of Salvatore Ferragamo menswear trends. The images I share in this post were taken during the international event "Milano Moda Uomo" 2015, where they were presented all the innovations of prêt-à-porter...

Fashion Trends: The Etro Man F/W 2015-16

February 13, 2015

The stylish Etro it stood out on the runways this season not only by the design of prints but also by artisanal treatments on fabrics. If you’re looking some guidelines of men's fashion trends in order to update or improve your wardrobe for the next fall / winter, here you will find the most outstanding details of this brand. The Etro man Fall/Winter 2015-16: After analyzing the Fendi fashion show in the last post, now let´s analyze the runway of firm Etro, which presented us...

Check out the latest Fendi menswear trends for F/W 2015-16

February 10, 2015

Nothing better than a careful selection of the most relevant images of Fendi menswear’s fashion shows to identify what is going to set trends for the next fall winter 2015-16 season. January 2015 was full of men's fashion events. In the first place with London Collections from 10th to 12nd January; then with the 87th edition of "Pitti Immagine Uomo" fair in Florence, Italy from 13th to 16th of January; after that the "Milano Moda Uomo" fashion show from 17th to 20th of January and...

Vector Illustration VS handmade illustration

November 27, 2014

VECTOR ILLUSTRATION VS HANDMADE ILLUSTRATION Making a fashion illustration with vectors can be very convenient, comfortable and practical. Comparing this technique with a handmade illustration, can we achieve the same effect on our customers? Creating a vector fashion illustration by using software programs such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, FreeHand, Inkscape, SK1, etc., has many advantages, especially in technical development; for example, when you design, you can evolve an idea, transform and completely change it while you are working in the same document. If you make a mistake,...

Watercolor shoe illustration video‏

October 28, 2014

WATERCOLOR SHOE ILLUSTRATION VIDEO Create a shoe design from scratch can be easy if you know how to do. In this video you can see watercolor technique in a Shoe Illustration To perform the first pencil sketch I often use as a base the outline of a foot because this speeds up the work and makes it more accurate. I hope you enjoy it and in turn inspires you. My inspiration came from this fabulous handmade leather shoe made by the Dutch artist and designer Egbert...

Fall Trends 2014, fashion windows in Turín – Italy

October 20, 2014

Would you like to know how dress the fashion windows in Turín- Italy? A fun and interesting way to explore Turín's fashion culture and get the inside scoop of whats happening in the stores is through the fashion windows. This is definitely a good way to know trendy colors of the season, analyze the current fits and looks of different brands, see the vanguard prints and textures of fabrics and know the most representative designer stores while you walk through a city full of history,...

How to Draw Fashion Sketches With Markers

October 3, 2014

HOW TO DRAW FASHION SKETCHES WITH MARKERS Tutorial step by step to guide you how to make a fashion illustration. This video will show how to make an illustration with using markers. With my guide you will learn my techniques to have fantastic results in the elaboration process and final presentation of your designs. If you want to master it be sure to experiment and practice as much as you can. For this tutorial I chose to illustrate "Sapphire" design bag, icon of 2014...

How to create a fashion collection

August 3, 2014

HOW TO CREATE A FASHION COLLECTION STEP BY STEP If you want to create a fashion collection, I'm sure that with these examples you'll clearly visualize the process required to do it! Next, I am going to explain in detail, everything related to the creation of fashion collections, for those who do not know where to start and have no studies or experience in this sector. We know that on the Internet is possible find all kinds of information we want, but sometimes, when we...

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