Learn the art of Fashion Illustration from scratch, or take your Illustration talents to new levels, with boutique-style Fashion Illustration classes at The Patsyfox Drawing Salon.
Teeny tiny classes taught by Angie Rehé, creator of the Patsyfox illustrated blog and lecturer in Fashion Design and Illustration at RMIT University and the Whitehouse Institute of Design.
The next 8-week courses begin on April 19th (Introduction to Fashion Illustration – covering all the most important principles of Fashion Illustration), and April 21st (Creative Fashion Illustration – an ongoing advanced level which continually expands and builds on your existing skills).
These unique classes are held in the creative environment of Fashion designer Nevada Duffy’s studio/retail space in Fitzroy.
Learn Fashion Illustration from scratch, or take your illustration talent to a new level, with boutique-style Fashion Illustration classes at The Patsyfox Drawing Salon.
Teeny tiny classes taught by Angie Réhe, creator of the Patsyfox illustrated blog (www.patsyfox.com), and lecturer in Fashion Design and Illustration at RMIT University and the Whitehouse Institute of Design.
The first 8 week course for 2011 begins on February 15th (Introduction to Fashion Illustration) & 17th (Creative Fashion Illustration - ongoing advanced level).
Classes held in the creative environment of Fashion designer Nevada Duffy's studio/retail space in Fitzroy.
Sarah creates elegant striking and provocative illustrations with a harmonious combination of traditional and mixed media techniques. Her works are a delicate balance of light and dark thick and thin and play off broken lines and bold splashes of colour.
We love Sarah you should too.
Genna Campton is an illustrator that Melbourne needs to know about. She likes chocolate and is from Sydney but don’t hold that against her, she’s crossed the border and now calls Melbourne home.
What makes Melbourne special?
I moved to Melbourne from Sydney just over a year ago....and I'm very much still in the honeymoon phase. Melbourne is exciting welcoming creative and not afraid to try new things. I also love that I can ride my bicycle nearly everywhere.
What were you like as a child?
Creative. My sister and I used to spend hours making clothes for our barbies painting and baking for our family. My mum taught us to sew at a very early age. Lets just say I'm a much better illustrator than a seamstress though.
If you could be on the cover of any bands CD/LP who would it be and why?
Maybe the Cure it would be fun to do an illustration inspired by 'The Lovecats'. Or a soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film. I love the aesthetic of his films so to do any artwork for his projects would be amazing.
Magazines or Blogs?
For me they serve completely different purposes. Magazines are a treat that I look forward to on a monthly or bi monthly basis. It's a great feeling having a fresh magazine to pore over, read and reread. Plus artwork looks much better on paper than on screen. However blogs allow a daily fix of information and inspiration.
Vanilla or Chocolate?
Chocolate for the taste and Vanilla as a scent.
There is much to be said about the ‘slashie’. You know… model/actress comedian-slash-writer or socialite-cum-designer/singer/actor/Botox experiment (the kind that spawned a revolution of injecting arse into face). Interestingly, the very notion of melding trades has become the norm and the idea of the ‘expert’ has transcended into a mish-mash of professions: a slushie if you will.
Whilst they might have a bit of a bad rep since the term gained notoriety (circa 2001 with Zoolander) the slashie as a reputable career move has undoubtedly seen success. We only have to think about Kylie Minogue Sarah Murdoch and (ahem) Joaquin Phoenix. Enter Nina Waldron: artist/illustrator/designer. The talented young thing has been drawing since she was a child. What began as block letter headings and pictures of pretty girls with eyelashes and high heels became - at the tender age of 13 - male prostitutes and serial killers (slashies on a whole other level).
“I suppose based on other’s reactions it can be described as tweaked and not suited to be hung in a child’s bedroom. I like to think that my unattractive friends are almost adorable pitiful but loveable ” says Nina of her art which depicts peculiar characters in beautifully intricate detail.
Fresh out of VCE and with aspirations to study Fine Art at the VCA Nina primarily occupies her time in arty endeavours. She most recently carved her beloved characters onto wood to make brooches and unisex necklaces - positioning her in the realm of entrepreneur with pieces available at Melbourne boutiques such as Corky St Clair.
As far as inspiration goes Nina has plenty of it. Residing in Melbourne - home of the gothic streetscape and the kooks that amble in them – means that “the creeps of the world inspire me.” Perhaps this is the catalyst for Nina’s pursuit to view her slightly disturbing yet charming illustrations emblazoned on the t-shirts and dresses of the hip and trendy - a curious combination of the bent and the budding.
In an attempt to garner support from art enthusiasts and curious cats alike Nina says “Check out my blog dawg.” It’s a quirky and hilarious insight into her world although some may question the recurring goat references. “My parents called me a goat when I was little for some unknown reason” Nina explains. “Dad used to always say ‘Goooaaat-ahhh’ like I was a footballer or something. Recently I decided to embrace the persona. I also think that goats are generally mischievous and slightly unnerving.”
Whether you choose to call Nina an artist/illustrator/designer or animal of the horned variety one thing is for sure: the girl has skill and not the kind you see on shows like Australia Can Dance or So You Think You’ve Got Talent – you know what I mean.
