Book rec paperfashion david downton, fashion books. Poise, confidence, and fashion are only a few of the mothers day gifts hidden among the pages of david downton. What people mean when they say they dont see many illustrations is that they dont see them in glossy magazines. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista, carmen, julia roberts, jerry hall, cate blanchet and others. Downton s writing, however, is smooth and readable. David downton is one of the best fashion illustrators in the world. As marty, barbier and lepape embarked on ever more daring experiments with colour, perspective and surface design, drian drew what he saw. David invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. Jun 16, 2012 david downtondavid downton is an exceptionally talented british fashion illustrator, he has been attending the paris couture week almost every season to illustrate. Towards the end of the twentieth century fashion illustration had become a rare sight but since the late nineties several fashion illustrators have reentered the world of glossy magazines and advertising, sometimes even making it onto the covers.
I love his work, its so elegant and graceful, his work is fashion as simple as that, his work is as gentle as watercolors. Downton has created poignant portrait studies of some of the most beautiful women of the 20th and 21st centuries. May 03, 2017 david invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
David downton has attended paris haute couture shows since 1996. Youre in australia for the launch of your exhibition front row with david downton, to promote your book portraits of the worlds most stylish women and to take part in the perth fashion festival. Beautiful images by english illustrator david downton. David downton in 2020 fashion illustration face, watercolor. His loose, dosage visionary style seems so effortless and radiates elegance and beauty. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustration graphics 19791981 in 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the fashion world. That evening, still at the ritz, i saw my first show, versace. See more ideas about david downton, illustration and fashion sketches. The near impossible task of editing this kaleidoscope of imagery into 100 or so pages for this book evoked many memories. Masters of fashion illustration 2010, by david downton. His book portraits of the worlds most stylish women is out now. Nov 02, 2010 an interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton in an exclusive interview, david downton talks about his career so far, his favourite women and his new book.
David downtons illustrations of fashion elites vanity fair. His recently published book, portraits of the worlds most stylish women, pays homage to both the art of illustration and the essence of glamour. Find images and videos about illustration and david downton on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. The colour of the lips also give the picture a more classy look. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. Fashion illustration sketches beauty illustration fashion sketches david downton watercolor fashion watercolor art arte fashion fashion fashion trendy fashion these illustrations were created for the zoya book catalogue and for the store.
The first monograph on the internationally renowned fashion artist david downton. His images have appeared in newspapers and magazines all over the world. Illustration is vital to the fashion world and it is kept alive by the talent and the freshness of approach. David downton launches new book illustration, sketches. Explore british vogue to find out more including articles on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. In 1984, david decided to move to brighton and it was there that he began his illustration career. David downton new icons of fashion illustration book. The art of david downton this week on the style saloniste im celebrating the ravishing new book of fashion portraiture, david downton portraits of the worlds mos. The first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator david downton. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, in tribute to his favourite fashion artists from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. With a foreword by the legendary model carmen dellorefice, the book follows the careers of downton s favourite artists. The reason, of course is that books take over your life, dragging you and your loved ones into a. Of all the fashion artists who rose to prominence in paris before world war 1, drian was the most restrained.
The reason, of course is that books take over your life, dragging you and your loved ones into a swirling vortex from which there may be no return. Sketching a fashion illustration can take hours when you pay attention to every little detail. David downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. Full version of the vanity fair clip about david downton drawing the best dressed list, hall of fame, for the september issue. David downton i like the enhancement in the eye and lips. David downton draws vanity fairs best dressed list youtube.
British illustrator david downton worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising and packaging to illustrating fiction, cook books before focusing on fashion in 1996. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration and david is a worthy successor to the great artists in his field including gruau, eric and antonio. Fashion illustration ideas fashion illustrations by david downton mais more british illustrator david downton worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising a david downton has some of the most incredible fashion illustrations around. David downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england. David is a fantastic artist and a real enthusiast and his book has brought the greatest illustrators of all time back to life, said william ling, founder of the fashion illustrated gallery, which sells david s work he is so inspired by them and you can see it in his work and its great that hes celebrating them in this way. David downton launches new book david downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at best prices in india on. The illustrations have been wellchosen by david downton, himself an illustrator whose notes are excellent fascinating, illuminating, informative. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen. David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women. Fashion illustrations by david downton daily design.
Sep 15, 2015 the first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator david downton. All for fabulous fashion illustrations david downton. He worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising and packaging to illustrating fiction, cook books and, occasionally, fashion. The drawing was so successful that david decided to assemble a book of drawings of the worlds most beautiful women an ongoing project which he is still in the process of completing. Last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downton s gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration. David downton is one of the most prolific living fashion illustrators, sickness and by far my favourite no offence, healing contributors. I am so grateful to david downton and cathy for getting together to talk about this aspect of fashion. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. David downton, fashion illustrator the art of fine living. David downton pattern texture illustration sketches fashion illustrations fashion sketchbook fashion design sketches black and white illustration. Oct 09, 2015 fashion illustrator david downton reveals how he came to draw the worlds most famous beauties and arresting designs. See more ideas about david downton, fashion sketches and fashion art.
David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. I decided to write masters of fashion illustration, because i wanted to celebrate the lives and the work of the great fashion artists of the 20th century, downton told us. Join now for early notification of new works, exhibitions and exclusive offers. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book.
David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women by. Forty years after the death of fashion illustration, his chosen medium is being embraced like never before. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of. His illustrations have been seen internationally, in the us, china, australia and the. From the gaudy talk show chatterthon if you are famous enough to the lonely, regional bookstore signing, it is all grist to the mill.
David downton launched the first ever fashion illustration journal called. David downton has some of the most incredible fashion illustrations around. Londons fashion illustration gallery stages art fair wwd. David downton joined artists, whose work is on show at the threeday fair held at the shop at bluebird in chelsea. Our vision for commerce is to build a place where people can come to and discover anything online. In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. Londons fashion illustration gallery mounts art fair wwd. Aug 30, 2015 david downtons new book, david downton. Beginning his career as a commercial illustrator, it wasnt until he attended paris couture shows over a decade ago that he really began to explore fashion illustration.
Perhaps shamefully, i admit i had my doubts when i saw that the author was an illustrator. Aug 10, 2015 see karlie kloss, cate blanchett, and more in these breathtaking watercolors illustrator david downton is the master of capturing fashions beauty in brushstrokes. David downton fashion illustrations david downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. Fashion illustrator david downton on how he came to draw the. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. Fashion illustrations by david downton david downton. David downton thinks fashion illustration is due a comeback. David downton was born on february 18, 1959 in kent, england. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colorful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading fashion artists, david downton. Fashion illustrations have always been almost like a secret beauty that has been sleeping for a number of decades, said the british. The book covers the work of fashion illustrators, such as rene gruau and antonio lopez, fine artists such as boldini and warhol, and graphic designers such as tony viramontes and bob peak.
Whenever i want inspiration, i flip through the pages of this book, its so beautiful and varied. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. The acclaimed fashion illustrator brings his portraits down under. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. David downton international fashion illustrator and celebrity portrait artist. This lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colourful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading fashion artists, david downton. Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture world. It was the swansong of the supermodel era and kate moss, linda evangelista and naomi campbell stormed the catwalk, side by side. David downton launches new book masters of fashion.
David downton fashion illustrations 15 years of vogue. Downton s passion for both illustration and fashion serves him well as the author of this book. Some of his famous illustrations are portraits of models eric o connor, carmen, linda evangelista, and more. British fashion illustrator and portraitist david downton is one who has both. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration. Nov 02, 2010 david downton was born in the south of england, kent, in 1959. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of contemporary icons such as dita. It is hard to think about the fashion world without memories of illustrations popping up. When hes not being flown all over the world to draw hollywoods most famous women, hes sitting down at his table in claridges hotel in london where he is the artist in residence 52 nights of the year.
Nov 27, 2008 david downton illustrations are interesting, one side its kinda trash and the other side its more sweet with nice curveshe also have a bunch of really cool celebrity portrait. Portraits of the worlds most stylish women, is a visual feast for those of us that appreciate the important role that fashion plays in world culture. He studied at canterbury from 197778 and at wolverhampton where he attained a bachelor of arts degree in illustrations and graphics, from 19791981. The brilliant and divine fashion illustrator, david downton from a portrait sitting in london, in this is still one of my favourite. Kookdoodle david downton, illustration fashion design. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen dellorfice.
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David downton is one of the most prolific fashion illustrators alive today, his illustrations are some of the most recognisable in the industry and he is often found in the front row of the worlds best fashion shows, capturing the spirit of the models, the garments and the designer. David downton launches new book david downton, fashion. An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. David downton over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. Downton has built a distinguished career on his artful drawings over the past decade, working for vogue, harpers bazaar, chanel, dior, and others. David downton david downton is an exceptionally talented british fashion illustrator, he has been attending the paris couture week almost every season to illustrate. Its the perfect mothers day gift for fashionable mums, lovers of haute couture, and enthusiasts of fine fashion illustration.
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