it's been a while...

Here's a post of MANY many drawings I've accumulated throughout last year and this year... I realize I use instagram MUCH more than this ancient blog... so here are some sketches I've been doing just for fun, or when an idea sparks... No matter where I am, if I'm traveling or working a lot, I try to do a personal drawing a week (which doesn't sound like much, but you can imagine sometimes we get during crunch time at the studio and one doesn't quite feel like drawing.)  These pieces are all quite small, like 5"X5" all done in mixed media from: prisma markers, micron pens, ink & quill, and some just permanent markers and pens.

Cinderella- Designing evil stepmother..

The evil stepmother was pretty fun to design. I wanted to create a costume that clearly showed opulence and presence. The evil stepmother (in my version of Cinderella) is an over the top powerful woman that shows characteristics of "more is more," she has a great mixture of renaissance period and medieval combined to look more avant-garde. Not only does she have fur sleeves and a fur collar, but she has a brocade fabric, and a restricting renaissance starched style collar, along with a heavy uncomfortable headpiece. She has embellishments everywhere, and she is so concerned about looks and appearing "higher class," wearing uncomfortable and constricting clothing is not an issue.

stay tuned for Cinderella's transformation gowns...

Cinderella Costumes: The prince

This is the prince's costume. I wanted something to show that he's quite adventurous but well dressed as well as wealthy, this would be his casual day attire. Got some inspiration from some German medieval paintings, as well as modern influences by Saint Laurent. It's very important to get the happy medium of a modern look combined with historic references to make the character interesting and unique. The breeches would probably be my favorite part of his outfit, they have leather appliques sewed to the side hems to add some detail and texture. His jacquard foulard is very modern (not worn like that in medieval times,) but makes him look more young and cool.

Costume Design for Cinderella Prt. 1

I wanted to do a post to show a bit of my costume design portfolio work :)

By creating this costume design portfolio I wanted to choose a simple story to show my thought process, the tons of research that goes into any costume design and of-course storytelling. 

I choose my simple story to be my own version of Cinderella, and I wanted to have it taking place in a "fantastical" world, a mix of medieval and renaissance periods combined. I took the liberty to take aspects from these eras and make it special to each individual character based on the story, and I mainly focused on Cinderella, the prince, and the evil stepmother. 

NOTE: I do not own any of the photographs, these were used purely for inspiration and research, below each image will show their original source.

 This is the version of the medieval/renaissance Cinderella in peasant form. I wanted to create a simple working outfit made up of two simple elements: a simple DE-constructed apron (shown in my technical drawing above) and a peasant chemise, this is pretty true to the period but she still looks beautiful and appealing to be a lead character. Her skin is much darker in comparison to the evil stepmother, from working in the fields. The apron is made up of several panels in which Cinderella could tuck in part of it to her cloth belt in case it gets hotter working in the fields, this adds interest to her simple outfit but it's also functional. Her chemise is quite simple, yet it has some intricate tonal embroidery at the hem of her linen chemise. Part of the story telling, I wanted to put Cinderella working in the fields of a lavender farm, owned by the evil stepmother (this will play a part in Cinderella's transformation gown for the big ball.)

watercolors :)

 

For Christmas I received a super awesome watercolor travel case! It came with A refillable koi water brush to store water. I have to say, this is a pretty neat-o invention! I've been using this on vacation, on the beach, on the plane... possibilities are endless, and such convenience! 

I spent New Year's in Cancun, Mexico... so here are some  some drawings I've done with the new water color set on the beach of Cancun :)

 

tiny quick sketches continue

Here are more tiny sketches I've been working on, a quick peek in my sketchbook. :) These are quick and simple, I hope to start more actual painting soon, and more finished pieces vs. quick sketches.

 

INKTOBER PART II

Here are my additional inktober posts, as well as simple sketches in the bottom.  These pieces are all quite small, like 5"X5" all done in mixed media from: prisma markers, micron pens, ink & quill, and some just permanent markers and pens.

I get inspired by many things, mostly fashion, and runway designers. Two of my favorite couture designers are Marchesa and Christian Lacroix. I also LOVE drawing sweets and food, in addition to cocktail visual recipes, how can someone not get inspired by lovely recipes! If anyone knows me, they know I love foxes, I'm hoping to draw some more lovely sassy foxes with their outfits., :) The posts are a bit out of order so just enjoy!

 

 

INKTOBER MADNESS

While I've been away for A WHILE... I wanted to post my "Inktober" contributions! Here's day's 1-12 of Inktober (will post the rest next week!) I've loved doing these "one-a-day" sketches because it really captures the quick thought process and emotion on paper :)

fierce fashion

Trying to do more posts, maybe I'll do more fashion posts... I do love drawing street style girls!

Enjoy this fashionable chick with her fierce faux fur coat! 

Mini Fashion Paintings

Here's a nice little update with my mini painting series I did, they're all gouache. They're 3X5" pretty teeny tiny, but very fun to paint! I included so far a fashion hipster, a fashionista, and a very "bougie" gal. 

They're all about different fashion styles, with their corresponding fashionable accessories, every girl has a favorite bag, or favorite drink :) Enjoy! 

Rocquelle

Here's my newest custom illustration for a lovely blogger Rocquelle :) Check out her blog here & here... I had SUCH a fun time designing her, playing with the flower ditzy print and the background all together was a goooood time!

If you're interested in purchasing an exclusive custom illustration don't hesitate in asking! Check out my print shop on etsy here & here :)

new illustration

New custom illustration for blogger Katelyn from The Skinny Blonde Girl. A canadian girl, with great style and an eye for chicness. check her out here & here

Interested in having your own personal custom fashion illustration? Think no more and get your own! here and here!  and get a custom quote <3

la_neysa

Hello guys! 
I finally sat down and signed up for instagram! wooohoo!

Follow me now!@la_neysa
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fashion illustration

Here's another commissioned fashion illustration I did for a lovely 24 year old girl. Enya is from South East Asia, she's from a small country called Brunei. Such a small country that the population consists of less than 500,000 people. Enya is an aspiring jewelry designer, she does  please check her website here and here, and she also enjoys doing photography on her free time :) check here & here :)

Fashion Monsters

It's been a while... here's a little fashion illustration of a very snobby fashionable lady. :)

They're just addicted to fashion

Here are some experimental watercolor paintings I made. Without thinking too much about drawing the person in correct anatomy and proportion, I wanted to just grab the paintbrush and start painting without trying to think about it too much. I came up with these fashionable chics. enjoy!

Olivia

Here's another fashion illustration I created for my blogger's series. This is the lovely Olivia Lopez from "A Lust For Life." She is a young and very talented stylist and a student. Her outfit choices are beyond perfect, I love how she pairs wild fashion forward pieces with vintage items... she is truly a fascinating fashionista! Please take a look at her inspiring blog if you haven't already! Here & Here

Song Of Syle

Another of my favorite fashion bloggers is Aimee Song from Song Of Style. She is such a lovely, lovely girl! I absolutely adore her impeccable style! Aimee is an architect and a fashionista. She's got a whimsy take on lovely and chic outfits! Please check her out here and here cheers :)