New York Fashion Week 2015 | Part 7 – Lauren Michele's Art Blog 🎨

– Olivia Au Mei Wa –

Au Mei Wa, Olivia. 2015. Web. 16 Sept. 2015. https://instagram.com/p/2EHVWBtAce/?taken-by=oliviaumeiwa.

Au Mei Wa, Olivia. 2015. Web. 16 Sept. 2015. https://instagram.com/p/1dm4i0NARU/?taken-by=oliviaumeiwa.

Olivia’s characters have big, expressive almond eyes (reminiscent of anime) and bubble-like circles on the apples of their cheeks (like china dolls). Strategically-placed highlights and shadows make the imagery pop, giving the illustrations a caricature effect.

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– Katie Rodgers/Paper Fashion –

Rodgers, Katie. Web. 16 Sept. 2015. https://www.facebook.com/paperfashion/photos/pb.205140917018.-2207520000.1442439382./10152863990982019/?type=3&theater.

Rodgers, Katie. Web. 16 Sept. 2015. http://paperfashion.net/2015/08/13/elie-saab/.

Katie does not often depict detailed facial features, instead focusing on just the fashion. She uses paint. Sometimes the shape of the clothing is vague, and more is left to the imagination; other times, there is more definition. However, her illustrations are never sharp. Occasionally, she adds material, glitter, and/or baubles on top of her work. The ambience of her style is elegant with a hint of fairytale.

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– Rongrong DeVoe –

Rongrong has a few different styles depending on the medium (watercolor paints or marker). Her characters typically have Barbie-like facial features, specifically the face shape, eyes, and/or lips. In most of her watercolor illustrations, there are drips, splatter, or some other abstract use of watercolors.

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– Shamekh Bluwi –

Shamekh’s illustrations are literally fashion in motion; their appearance is soft, slightly blurry, and glossy. According to his Facebook page, he is also an architect. From time to time, he uses architectural elements within his artwork. One such example are his cutout drawings; he uses them to frame landscapes and/or architecture. The results are stunning!

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