Fashion Illustrator: Portfolio Series

This is an informative, visually led overview of fashion drawing, presentation and illustration. It teaches students how to draw the fashion figure as well as feature the work of established illustrators - both past and present - encouraging readers not only to observe but also to develop their confidence and skills as an illustrator.

Accompanied by case studies, examples, practical exercises and tips, the book covers all aspects of fashion illustration, including step-by-step exploration of different media (collage, drawing, computer-imaging and embroidery); understanding the figure; and how to experiment with different illustrative styles. Influential fashion illustrators and other industry professionals are profiled and interviewed to provide an insight into life after graduation. There is guidance on portfolio presentation and interview procedures, and careers for the fashion illustrator are outlined in a series of discussions with industry specialists.

Contents:
Introduction
1. Inspiration
2. The Figure
3. Artistic Techniques
4. Presentation for Fashion Design
5. Historical and Contemporary Fashion Illustration
6. Tutorials
7. The Future: Guidance
Further reading
Glossary
Index