I love his work, its so elegant and graceful, his work is fashion as simple as that, his work is as gentle as watercolors. David downtons illustrations of celebrities vanity fair. Masters of fashion illustration ogle ten glamorous portraits from david downtons upcoming book. David downton is one of the most prolific living fashion illustrators, sickness and by far my favourite no offence, healing contributors. Britishborn downton attributes some of fashion illustrations new. Hes a sketchbooktoting fixture at the paris couture shows and has created portraits of luminaries. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration and david is a worthy successor to the great artists in his field including gruau, eric and antonio. David downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Over the last decade, david downton has gained a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. See more ideas about david downton, illustration and fashion sketches. Illustration david downtons portraits of the bestdressed list hall of fame, vanity fair.
Atlanticpacific by david downton masters of fashion illustration fashion illustration linda evagelista by david downton i love how watercolor artists use white space. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of. Art and illustration illustration courses jewelry illustration david downton fashion sketchbook fashion sketches fashion illustrations 7 arts wow art. David downton is one of the best fashion illustrators in the world. He studied at canterbury foundation year 1977 1978 and wolver hampton ba hons illustration graphics 1979 1981. Nov 02, 2010 just as his entry into the realm of fashion illustration had been, his initiation into that of portraits also came about in an incidental way. Indulge in beautiful portraits by david downton of hollywood starlets, ravishing socialites, and elegant grandes dames. David downton launches new book illustration, david. Having originally trained in graphics, davids natural ability with the human form. David downton and jose gonzalez two books that ive picked up recently that have been a major source of inspiration and solutions for me have been david downton, portraits of the worlds most stylish women, and and the art of jose gonzalez.
Trendy fashion, runway fashion, fashion art, girl fashion, fashion outfits, fashion design, fashion show party, david downton, fashion sketches david downton on instagram. David downton international fashion illustrator and celebrity portrait artist. Fashion illustration speed painting with ink drawing on demand fashion illustration my undesired dreams. Ogle ten glamorous portraits from david downtons upcoming book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He is planning a book and one of hi major issues is the masters of fashion. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. Dec 8, 2014 marilyn monroe illustration, watercolor, fashion, by david downton. Nov 02, 2010 i live in the countryside an hour from london. David downton over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. A couple of years ago i did a campaign for his fragrance, live in love. In 1998, he started working on a series of portraits of some of the worlds most. Masters of fashion illustration david downton, carmen.
Masters of fashion illustration david downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his. Downton has built a distinguished career on his artful drawings over the past decade, working for vogue, harpers bazaar, chanel, dior, and others. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book. Drawing portrait drawings and watercolors at david downton marilyn monroe marilyn monroe kunst, marilyn. David downton is right up there with illustrators rene gruau and kenneth block. In addition david has produced portraits from life of some of the worlds most. David downtown is one of the worlds leading illustratorsfashion artist celebrated, for his timeless drawings of paris haute couture and his elegant portraits of the worlds most beautiful women. David downton launches new book masters of fashion. Indulge in beautiful portraits by david downton of hollywood starlets. David downton born 18 february 1959 is a fashion illustrator. Keep an eye on our listings section for details soon. See beautiful illustrations of supermodels david downton. Masters of fashion illustration completely obsessed with the work of fashion illustrator david downton. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustration graphics 19791981.
The former 1970s model, marie helvin, came to an exhibition of his in london where the two met. Masters of fashion illustration fashion art illustration. Fig, fashion illustration gallery and fig prints are properties of bipasha ghosh limited a company registered in england and wales. Aug 07, 2015 indulge in beautiful portraits by david downton of hollywood starlets, ravishing socialites, and elegant grandes dames. David downton is one of the most prolific fashion illustrators alive today, his illustrations are some of the most recognisable in the industry and he is often found in the front row of the worlds best fashion shows, capturing the spirit of the models, the garments and the designer. An area that he explored further in his book masters of fashion illustration published by laurence king publishing, which came out in september 2010 and has recently been published in paperback edition. I decided to write masters of fashion illustration, because i wanted to celebrate the lives and the work of the great fashion artists of the 20th century, downton told us. Back to black by david downton the master fashion illustrator. David downton pattern texture illustration sketches fashion illustrations fashion sketchbook fashion design sketches black and white illustration.
Downton have a gorgeous website that you must visit, but a book masters of fashion illustration that i must get, and a blog on vogue. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture world. Also worth searching out is his wonderful book masters of fashion illustration. Purushus expertise includes fashion illustration, draping, creative pattern making, garment construction, history of costume and fashion and surface development techniques. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to. Like all of those artists, he has mastered the illusion of simplicity, the drawings looking as if they were all done in an instant with a hohum swash of the pen or brush. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen. In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. Obsession one of a kind illustration print created using pencil, ink and digital rendering.
David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as. Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. David downton this lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colorful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, in tribute to his favourite fashion artists from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. His reports have appeared in the times, the sunday times, t. David downton fashion illustrations 15 years of vogue. Artist management agency in new york, london and paris representing photographers and illustrators. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton is out now, published by laurence king.
David will be giving a talk at the london college of fashion on thursday 9th december. Whenever i want inspiration, i flip through the pages of this book, its so beautiful and varied. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women. Marilyn monroe illustration, watercolor, fashion, by david. Last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downtons gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration.
Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. David downton launches new book illustration, david downton. Mar 27, 2016 downton is primarily known as a fashion illustrator and you can see the influence of carl erickson, bob peak and rene gruau. An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. David downton is the author of masters of fashion illustration 4. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Great book for the lover of fashion illustration or the aspiring artist who wishes to study the technique of a genius. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton, paperback. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustration graphics 19791981. Aug 05, 2016 david downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england. David downton for ghotel, galway shoes that get looks linda evangelista wearing the rose hat by philip treacy illustration by david downton see more.
David downton books list of books by author david downton. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a strong factor in the resurgence of interest in fashion illustration. See all books authored by david downton, including masters of fashion illustration, and david downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women, and more on. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. David downtons profile and biography and work method. David downton art and illustration lart du portrait portraits inspiration artistique face sketch fashion figures fashion sketches fashion illustrations. David downton fashion effect women watercolor in 2020. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. I was eagerly awaiting this book and i am not disapointed.
His loose, dosage visionary style seems so effortless and radiates elegance and beauty. The fashion blog purushu arie was created in 2009 in order to record his journey as a fashion design student while studying at nift new delhi. Portraits of the worlds most stylish women david downton isbn. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton waterstones. The drawing was so successful that david decided to assemble a book of drawings of the worlds most beautiful women an ongoing project which he is still in the process of completing. He explored this further in his book masters of fashion illustration published by. Fashion illustrator david downton on how he came to draw. Explore books by david downton with our selection at. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. David downton born 1959, british illustrator world. Beginning his career as a commercial illustrator, it wasnt until he attended paris couture shows over a decade ago that he really began to explore. Joan crawford portrait by david downtown a new book collects the illustrators portraits of the women who inspire him. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton, 9781856698399, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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