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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Inspiration: Bookworm Babe




Happy Heart - Contest

Happy Heart - Contest by necyluv on Polyvore

Confession: I am a little bit of a nerd! So I love these bookworm themed Polyvore boards. I hope you enjoy them too!

Thanks to necyluv, kikilea, vampirkaninchen, musicfriend1!

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

WINNER: September 2013 Artist Showdown: Resto Vs. Corens

 The views and comments are tallied and the vote is in! We have a winner! 


I'm very excited to reveal the first Kindred Closets Artist Showdown winner! Before we delve into passing out imaginary trophies, I'd like to dive in to show a little bit more of the talent represented in this contest. Both of these artists are immensely talented and it was a fair duel, yet one artist came out on top in terms of "votes". Although this is a contest, the true purpose is to enable introductions to artists who may as of yet be unknown to my readers.

I mentioned in a previous post that Anthony Resto insists art lovers like to see process images and quick sketches (see one of mine here), so I've asked both Resto and Corens to submit some process images of their work.

The below process photos are of Anthony Resto's works:







The below process photos are of Greta Coren's works:





















Thanks to both artists for sharing your step by step imagery!


Drumroll, please...


And now without further ado, the winner is......





 Greta Corens!

Congratulations Greta, our September 2013 Artist Showdown Winner!


Please be sure to check out both artists separate posts and visit their websites for a larger view of their portfolios.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tween Lifestyle Inspiration: You Can Never Be Overdressed Or Overeducated

You can never be overdressed or overeducated.



RED Valentino clutch
luisaviaroma.com



Wall art
society6.com


Passport Cover 144329 Baekgaard, Bubble Gum/Tango Mango, $20.00
giftbrand.com


Beforenightfalls1313 did a great job capturing the essence of the next generation of tween girls. There's a retro feel to these images with a hint of pop culture - the Barbie with a Gaga hair bow, a girlie-fied Star Wars Storm Troopers, and the cotton candy hair. It has a sort of Japanese kawaii (cute) feeling with the oragami, bubbles, ice cream cone, doughnuts, and girl-with-a-kitten sketch. This age group is spunky and in that transitional period between childhood and their teenage years. Pink, Marigold, robins egg blue and chintzy floral prints dominate in this trend-right Polyvore board.


Related links:

- Tween Lifestyle Inspiration: Love Yourself- Artist Spotlight: Greta Corens Floral Watercolor Paintings- Floral Print:90s Flashback


Thanks to beforenightfalls1313!

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Twenty-Somethings Lifestyle Inspiration: ★ Tonight Is For The Holes Healing In These Hearts ★

★ tonight is for the holes healing in these hearts ★


Marc by Marc Jacobs dot shirt
$74 - mirabella.jp


Shorts
svpply.com


Converse sneaker
hottopic.com


Home decor
jaysonhome.com



Your twenties are the time when everyone is trying to find themselves. There's college then deciding on your career and those first few years in your twenties are all about studying, staying up late, and learning about real life.

Thanks to closetoinfinity!

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Tween Lifestyle Inspiration: Love Yourself

love yourself


Top
garage.ca


Jeans
vestiairecollective.com


A.P.C. a p c sandals
shopzoeonline.com


Monki black rucksack
$41 - monki.com


Urban Outfitters heart glasses
urbanoutfitters.com


Blue wall art
society6.com


This board is cute and funny and has a youthful feeling with quirky little hearts of pale pink, friendly saying, and an air of innocence. It is relaxed, positive, and cheerful- a great inspiration board for tween product. 


Thanks to the-freckles-on-your-cheeks!


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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Fashion Croquis Inspirations



Little Missy


As you probably already know, I work in fashion. By day I am a technical apparel designer, and by night I am an image consultant. As a technical designer, most of my sketching is done in Adobe Illustrator as flat sketches with construction call-outs, but I love to paint. I won't deny it, I am always looking to see what other artists are doing. That's why I love searching through things on Polyvore.com. The website has a simplistic editing program which I use for my blog post images, however there are some very talented digital artists who create elaborate collages like the ones I've included here. These are works by several artists featuring pieces by other artists. I find them to be very inspiring as fashion croquis sketches. Look at the proportions, colors and varying details. The first and last sketches are my favorites.You'll notice often that the clothing is the most detailed portion of the sketching. This is perfect for fashion croquis because it draws the eye to the clothing, naturally, in the same way that the focus of a photograph draws your eye to the subject that is in focus.

Do you sketch? Who are your favorite fashion illustrators? Share your best links! Are you an artist or do you know an artist that should be featured? Please, contact me.
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Miss Inquisitive: Part 2

Miss Inquisitive: Part 2 CC Selena Marie Norris
This is what I've been working on since last night. I finished the line work today in between some evening talent management/image consultancy. I decided to make my "Miss Inquisitive" sketches into a series. I like playing with proportions, though it's surprising how much you have to alter in terms of shapes once you agree to modify proportions.

Miss Inquisitive: Part 2, Detail, CC Selena Marie Norris
 In this case the eyes, the head, and the left hand are bigger than natural. I also didn't make it a perspective type drawing. I just wanted to play around with proportions and textures (that's a sparkly sequin collar on a chambray shirt with a sweater and salmon suede pants with side cut outs). I am super happy with how it turned out.

Ever since I decided to approach my fashion sketching like fine art, my work has seemed like night and day.

 I'd like to give you a long blog about all the techniques I used, but it is late and the morning will come quickly! So, rain check?

Miss Inquisitive: Part 2, Process Photo of Sketch, CC Selena Marie Norris

I'll be posting the winner reveal and some new images from the artists in my September Artist Showdown. Let me tell you, these new images are worth coming back for! The contest was a huge success and I definitely plan to have one for October.

Miss Inquisitive: Part 2, Process Photo of Sketch, CC Selena Marie Norris


Hopefully I will finally get to publish the exclusive fashion photo shoot by some amazing Brazilian artists which I've already promised. Cross your fingers! Coming soon!


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