Physical Sample Illustrations

       As time is drawing in, I really need to start developing my fashion illustrations further and I thought the easiest way to do that was to continue with my collaging. The image above shows my own hand-drawn models with the heat press samples on top of them, not only this but they also have a piece of mesh on a certain section of the garment to add more texture and perspective to its overall look. I am really happy with how these turned out and if I had more time, I would have liked to have collaged more illustrations and perhaps even stick physical heat press samples on top also, but I think I will use the heat press process for a potential accessory piece and I will soon decide whether to actually make it or not. In regards to my theme, "Living with Dementia" I feel that these illustrations really represent that with all the processes I have used so far. For example, the burnt holes represent the lost/faded memories from those with the disease, but the fabric that has been burnt itself was once so beautiful, delicate and light and these models show the outer image of a patient, but it doesn't truly represent what they are like from the inside. In addition to this, all my models have very blank, emotionless faces, but I purposely made the hair cover their eyes which is another hint towards my theme as to it blocking their vision. 

(Sketchbook illustrations produced by Myself)

       Above are probably my favourite illustrations that I have done so far within my whole main sketchbook. Despite the fact I didn't draw a complex, detailed garment on top of the models, I used some of the physical burnt samples to contrast the other heat press samples I did. I think this looked worked very well as it is drifting towards more of a concept I like and possibly want similarly for a final outcome. In addition to this, I am trying to free hand my drawings without using templates as I feel this will develop me further as both a designer and illustrator. I only kept these illustrations as a small capsule collection to make it seem more realistic in terms of a real fashion collection and also to keep it rather minimal considering my FMP theme. If I could have done this illustrations in a different perspective, I would have perhaps worked on the samples a bit more and then figure out where to place them on the body which would add more detail and texture. Furthermore, I would have liked to have distorted the models in some way, whether I would make them look more elderly or perhaps make them look even more mysterious, as if we are the ones with dementia and can't recognise who or what they are. Nonetheless, I think I now need to start focusing on quick sketches and more sampling for the time being to inspire myself for both shape and textures.