I have been a fashion designer for as long as I can remember. I designed my first dress when I was 5 (see sketch below). Yup, it's been a while. When Arteza asked me to give their Watercolor Pencils a shot, I jumped at the chance to get back into my fashion drawing. There's no right or wrong way to fashion sketch, but the techniques in my video might help you get a jump start if you're new to it. The watercolor pencils are amazing because you have more control over where to place your color. They're easy to blend with other colors and they activate quickly with a little water on a brush. Try something new, my creative friends, and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
Had a blast with these watercolor pencils!
Everything I use for fashion sketching is here in my Amazon Store
My mom saved this sketch from when I was 5!
Watch how I sketch here!
Print this croqui on standard copy paper and slip it under your sketch paper!
Many of you know I was a fashion designer for most of my career. I loved it, but working with fabric just wasn't enough for me. I wanted to work with wood, paper, paint, glitter, and whatever else I could get my hands on. Even though I left fashion long ago, I still sketch dresses whenever I have some down time. Today I thought I'd share with you just how easy fashion sketching is if you have a croqui and some good supplies. I'm using Marabu's Graphix Aqua Pens which turn into watercolor if you wet them. This is a terrific way to get an awesome fashion illustration worthy of your wall! To start, you'll want to print out my fashion croqui below. This croqui is the key to a terrific sketch every time! A little practice and you'll be the next Valentino or Chanel, I just know it! Remember, practice makes perfect and never forget to Make Your Mark!
A few framed sketches! LIKE the Marabue FB page and you're entered to win one!
