“In London, I often people watch in the tube, it’s my Parisian side coming out! Several weeks ago, I was sitting in front of a young girl who was sketching and painting in her notebook. Her superb style was carefully researched, her hairstyle and makeup was quite strong and amazing. She was very pretty with her hat and seemed like Chiara Ferragni, I would say.”
She reminded me of fashionista Bloggers/YouTubers or these young fashion designers. They attend fashion shows or fashion week in the hope of finding the magic idea or being spotted!
I discreetly looked at the art material she was using and I wanted to share it with you.”
The Fashion Illustrator
As Anna Wintour said: “Fashion is always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.”
Therefore, for a Fashionista, the worst that can happen to her is to waste time or to arrive too late. To avoid any loss of this precious time, the fashionista “artist” appreciates portable, compact, combined equipment, the 2 in 1, the one that saves a few seconds between two appointments when working on an illustration.
✩ Watercolour Box “Clutch”
Is it a watercolour box set or a clutch bag? It is misleading when you think about it. Its modern design and pop of colour could easily have been seen in a Jeremy Scott fashion show! A new generation of opaque watercolours (a bit like a gouache paint) in a very practical box that travels everywhere!
- Boxes available in 12 or 24 round pan.
- + 1 opaque white tube + 1 brush + 1 palette with compartments + 2 removable water bowls
- brand: Pelikan
- Watercolour box set : available here
✩ “Aqua Squeeze” Brush Pen
We love this brush that looks like the clear Perfecto designed by Comme des Garçons. Its cap protects the tip during travel and its transparent reservoir allows for the filling of a few drops of water or ink.
- Available in different size tips.
- Brand : Molotow
- Aqua squeeze pen set : available just there
✩ “Ready To Use” Grip Plus Pencil
A pencil ready to use. Just as pleasant to write with as to draw, this Faber-Castell Grip Plus 0.7 propelling pencil is provided with several very resistant leads (spring-loaded 0.7mm B grips) and an extra-thick built-in eraser.
- A refill pencil is available with 1 spare eraser + 12 spare leads.
- Brand : Faber-Castell
- Grip plus pencil : available here
✩ “chop chop” Masking Pen
Refillable masking pen, ideal for watercolour and especially for working in highlights. Thanks to its tip, you can apply the drawing gum in a thin layer. It dries quickly and is easily removed.
- Tips available in 2 or 4 mm
- brand : Molotow
- Masking pen : avalaible there
✩ “USK” book
“Never without my book” the motto of a fashionista, especially if it’s an artist or an illustrator! The essential tool for all kind of inspiration. The sketch book is always ready to jump from the bag. The amazing thickness of the paper makes it possible to work in both dry and wet media.
- Black cover, super thick paper, multi-techniques 340 gsm, size: 10 x 15 cm. You can unfold it and position it in a panoramic format thanks to its unique folding!
- Brand : Sennelier
- Urban Sketch Book : available just here
These products are currently available at GreatArt Online and can be ordered to collect from their art supply shop in London Shoreditch or delivered to your home.
Information for this article was provided by professional fine artist, Amylee Paris. You can visit her colourful portfolio or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Find all Amylee’s posts published in GreatArt online Magazine by clicking here!
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