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June 2, 2012

Illustration Inspired by the Work of Alfredo Cabrera

Alfredo Cabrera’s fashion illustrations are full of life, energy and whimsy. If you want to see how he does it, take a look at his clear and informative tutorial in the link provided in this post. Continue reading →

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Tagged as whimsical, fashionista, skinny girl, fashion illustration, cute, blue and yellow, Alfredo Cabrera, Prisma color white pencil, color blocking, tutorial, fashion design tutorial, proportions, 9 head proportion, girl with champagne glass, photo editing

March 7, 2012

In the Pink – Project Runway-Inspired Whimsical Quick Sketch by Joana Miranda

This whimsical fashion-inspired sketch was done within a 30 minute time constraint. My inspiration for this kind of challenge came from Project Runway. Continue reading →

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Tagged as brunette, cardigan, cartoon, character illustration, cute, fashion illustration, gouache and ink drawing, high heels, polka dot, Project Runway, purple and orange, ruffled skirt, skinny girl, Tim Gunn, timed sketching, whimsical art

September 12, 2011

Josephine Philosophizes – Whimsical Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Josephine is part old soul, part ingenue. Her love for all things stylish, combined with her urge to see the deeper meaning in life fascinates and inspires me. Hope she’ll inspire you, too! Continue reading →

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Tagged as Carolyn Wells, character illustration, fashion illustration, fur handbag, inspirational thoughts, joana miranda, Josephine, leopard print shoes, original art, red shirt and pants, skinny girl, updo, wisdom, wise sayings, women's wit

August 15, 2011

Josephine’s Secret – Original Ink and Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Ink and watercolor illustration of girl in a pink dress by Joana Miranda Continue reading →

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Tagged as black hair in a bun, dress, evening dress, fashion illustration, illustration, ink and watercolor painting, Lace, mysterious, original illustration, pink ball gown, thoughtful, updo, watercolor

August 13, 2011

Josephine Dashed Away – Original Ink and Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Original ink and watercolor illustration of girl in blue evening dress by Joana Miranda Continue reading →

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Tagged as black and blue, black hair, evening dress, fashion illustration, ink and watercolor, Josephine, paint spatter, running girl, whimsical

August 9, 2011

Oh Happy Day – Original Ink and Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Pen and ink original character illustration by Joana Miranda Continue reading →

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Tagged as art, brunette, character illustration, drawing, fashion illustration, high heeled boots, illustration, ink and watercolor, inspiring quote, Irwin Greenberg, laughing girl, tank top and jeans, whimsical, wisdom, young woman

August 8, 2011

Girl in the Pink Baby-Doll Dress – Original Ink and Watercolor Illustration by Joana Miranda

Drawing with pen and ink is a wonderful way to free up your hand and develop both your eye and your style. Here is a fashion photo which served as inspiration for this fashion illustration by Joana Miranda Continue reading →

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Tagged as baby doll dress, black sumi ink, fashion illustration, girl in a pink dress, haute couture, nibs, original drawing, pen and ink, pink and black, sumi ink, watercolor