Nylon Magazine's November 2009 issue

I really enjoyed this magazine. Called The American Issue" it features actress Blake lively on the cover wearing a black rock and roll jacket with fringeon the sleeves. In addition to gret articles about women in art, music, TV, film and fashion, there are lots of collages and hand-drawn illustrations. It gives the magazine a fresh original look that I can really appreciate. I was inspired by the style of the magazine to make these pictures, based on a couple of photo shoots from the magazine.

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Drawing of me bellydancing by me (Liz Blair)

This drawing is based on some photos that I posted on this site a few days ago.


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My drawing of "The Glamorai" fashion blogger

Kelly from The Glamorai blog (http://theglamorai.blogspot.com)
is one of the most talented bloggers out there. She designs beautiful clthes and beautiful jewelry. She also does most of her own modeling and fashion styling. I highly recommend this blog.

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Pop Art style drawing of Vivienne Westwood (by me)

Vivienne Westwood is one of my favorite all-time fashion designers!

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Book about Andy Warhol's Fashion Illustration

(This description is from the Fashion Illustration Gallery website)

Andy Warhol Fashion, Foreword by Simon Doonan
Before he found fame as the father of Pop Art, Warhol made fashion illustrations on his kitchen table for New York's fashion tastemakers such as Neiman Marcus, I. Miller, Glamour, Mademoiselle and Harper’s Bazaar.
Thames & Hudson have collected together Andy Warhol’s delicately beautiful, colourfully playful and hugely influential fashion illustration work and put them in this brilliant little book.
A pop object in itself, Andy Warhol Fashion is a fun and gorgeous gallery of his most delightful images. These witty drawings – fanciful shoes, chic hats, smart suits and perfect accessories to match – showcase his unique ability to find inspiration in the everyday and elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Sprinkled with Warhol’s perceptively funny observations – ‘When you think of it, department stores are kind of like museums’ – Andy Warhol, the book contains are insightful foreword by Simon Doonan, the internationally acclaimed window dresser.
Paperback, 256 pages, 250 colour illustrations.
Price:£12.95

Books can be purchased with cash, cheque, credit cards or wire transfer. To acquire any of the titles please contact the FIG office on +44 (0)208 543 6731 or contact us by email atmailto:info@fashionillustrationgallery.com. Please note that prices do not include postage and packing

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Fake Interview with "Andy Warhol's Ghost"

Liz: Andy, thanks for meeting with me today. How are you doing?
Andy: Good.
Liz: I am really excited and honored to meet you! I would like to ask you some questions about fashion and fashion illustration.
Andy: OK
Liz: Recently, on your 80th birthdqay, Marc Jacobs played you in a photo shoot for Interview magazine (June/July 2008, www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/marc-jacobs/)
How do you feel about the choice of Marc Jacobs to portray you.
Andy: Oh, I was really flattered that they chose Marc. He's one of the most consistently innovative and successful fashion designers today. I always used to say that the best art is business art, and Marc Jacobs has certainly fit that description.
Liz: What do you mean?
Andy: I mean that there's nothing wrong with an artist embracing corporate techniques to market their work.
Liz: Some people even thought that Marc looked a little like you in the photos.
Andy: Um...Do you think so?
Liz: Actually, I think they tried to make the photos more inspired by your style than trying to do a perfect impersonation. It probably became a lot more interesting that way.
Andy: Really? I suppose that's right.
Liz: Who are some of your favorite fashion illusrators?
Andy: Oh, I love David Downton, Ruben Toledo, Sara Singh, and, oh, Megan Hess.
Liz: You did some wonderful fashion illustrations in the early days of your career. Which ones were your favorites?
Andy: Oh, I've always liked the shoe drawings the best.
Liz: Did you know that the Carnegie Museum is now called the Warhol Museum, and is the largest museum dedicated to a single American artist?
Andy: No
Liz: Thanks, Andy. It's been great talking to you today.





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My drawing of Susie Bubble

Here's my drawing of Susie Bubble, based on a photo from her website ( susiebubble.typepad.com). If you don't know Susie, you should visit her world famous blog. I would like to be her "when I grow up." Most of the time she lives in London, England, where she has access to all sorts of exciting designers, stores and fashion shoes. She seems to travel the world wearing beautiful clothes, shopping and meeting interesting people. She is becoming somewhat of a clothing icon herself, being photographed at fashion events by blogging photographers.




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Drawing of rock singer with a mohawk

This drawing by me is based on the photo of a singer named Eva, that I saw on the Fad Tony website.

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Michael Jackson drawing by Liz Blair

This drawing is based on a still photo from Michael Jackson's "Black and White" video. the background reminds me a little bit of Elvis' Jailhouse Rock video.

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I love Asian Cajuns website

Lar and Cath of Asian Cajuns (at asiancajuns.com) are twins and the friendliest bloggers you would ever want to meet. They have loads of fun showing off some great clothes. They also like to blog about fun stuff to do in the Atlanta area. Give them a visit, and tell'em that Liz Blair sent you.

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John Paul Gaultier Spring fashion 2010

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Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School: New York

Dr Sketchy's Anti Art School: New York

Love this illustrator: Paule Trudel Bellemare

I discovered this illustrator when her work was pcitured on Susie Bubble's blog (Style Bubble) a few weeks back. She is Paule Trudel Bellemare and you can see more of her work on her blog at http://pauletrudelbellemore.blogspot.com.

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Drawing of Hilary Swank by me (Liz Blair)

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Me in my belly dancing costume

Here's me (on the left) with my beautiful belly dancing teacher. Belly dancing class is the highlight of my week, and one of my favorite parts is dressing up in costumes. I have only been belly dancing for about 6 months, but I love it! I've never really performed for anyone yet, but maybe one of these days I'll decide to give it a try.




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Drawing of Dita Von Teese by me (Liz Blair)

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My drawings of the Burberry Brit Clothing Collection

These drawings by me (Liz Blair) were inspried by a photo shoot in the Marie Claire magazine (US) from November 2009. The photographer is Greg Kessler. It is intended to show some new clothing from Burberry's Brit collection.



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Rebecca "The Clothes Horse" is a great blogger

In case you are one of the few peoploe who is not already in love with her blog, let me tell you about Rebecca "The Clothes Horse." She takes beautiful pictures of herself, modeling her seemingly endless supply of beautiful outfits.
Reecca has also won some great awards, including Teen Vogue magazine's blogger of the month. I can only dream of having such a wonderful blog. You can find her at http://theclothes.blogspot.com.



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Dear Creatures has cool art for Autumn 2009 Collection

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My thanks for Rebecca, the Clothes Horse at http://www.theclothes.blogspot.com/
for showing some examples of the latest photos from Dear Creatures at http://www.dearcreatures.com/
of their Autumn 2009 collection.
I think it would be really fun to create some of my own art using this technique of combining a photo with a fun drawing in the background. I'm afraid I'm going to have to break down and buy a new camera, though.


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Fashion illustration from Marie Claire photo (drawing by Liz Blair)

This drawing was inspired by a photo in Marie Claire (US), November 2009, from a photo shoot called "10 Evening Pieces." This skirt is from Kensie and the Jacket is from Max Mara. The original photo was by Marcus Mam.

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Fashion illustration from Vogue photo (drawing by Liz Blair)

This drawing by me was inspired by a photo shoot in Vogue (US) November 2009 called "Everything and the farm."

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Fashion Illustration: Roberto Cavalli ad

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Marie Clair photo shoot: "Prints Charming"

This photo shoot is from Marie Claire magazine (US), November 2009, photographed by David Oldham. It features fashion clothing from famous designers for Spring 2010 with vibrant, colorful print patterns.

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Vogue Photo Shoot: "Playing the Field"

This photo shoot is in Vogue magazine (US), November 2009, and was photographed by Craig McDean. It features a red-haired model in flowery printed dresses from the Spring 2010 collection of several top fashion designers. All except one of the outfits are worn with Balenciaga boots made from black patent leather with straps and buckles.

For a good article on Craig McDean photography, click on this link: http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/05/13/craig-mcdean-photography/

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Lexus Ad with Isabel and Ruben Toledo

In the latest issue of Vogue, there is a new advertisement from the Lexus "Something Better" campaign and features drawings by Ruben and Isabel Toledo. Ruben, an artist, and Isabel, a fashion designer, also happen to be a married couple. The ad is intended to show how Lexus delivers the "possibilities of tomorrow," and reveals that "the car of the future is now a reality." Isabel and Ruben were asked to create their own idea of what "someday" would look like in their field.

Ruben's fashion illustrations have appeared in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Details, Paper and the New York Times. He has also written and illustrated several books. Born in Cuba in 1961, Ruben's illustrations have been described as "surreal and witty."

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My fashion illustrations from Victoria's Secret Catalog October 2009

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