The illustrations have been wellchosen by david downton, himself an illustrator whose notes are excellent fascinating, illuminating, informative. May 03, 2017 david invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. He studied at canterbury foundation year 1977 1978 and wolver hampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 1979 1981. Fashion illustrator david downton on how he came to draw.
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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Fashion illustrations by david downton daily design. David downton new icons of fashion illustration book. Fashion illustrations by david downton david downton. Great book for the lover of fashion illustration or the aspiring artist who wishes to study the technique of a genius.
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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. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista, carmen, julia. 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. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture world. Masters of fashion illustration david downton fashion. Buy david downton prints fashion illustration gallery. Downton is also at work on a book based on 21 years of drawing couture. Great book for the lover of fashion illustration or the aspiring artist who wishes.
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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. Nov 02, 2010 david downton was born in the south of england, kent, in 1959. His loose, dosage visionary style seems so effortless and radiates elegance and beauty. Buy david downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women 01 by david downton isbn. His book portraits of the worlds most stylish women is out now. Londons fashion illustration gallery stages art fair wwd. Nov 02, 2010 david will be giving a talk at the london college of fashion on thursday 9th december. Keep an eye on our listings section for details soon. David downton fashion illustrations 15 years of vogue. 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. David downton launches new book masters of fashion.
His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista, carmen, julia roberts, jerry hall, cate blanchet and others. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. David downton s images are so gorgeous, they remind me of 1940s vogue illustrations but with modern girls. David downton fashion illustration is breathtaking, his draughtsmanship is amazing, fluid lines and an ability to capture his subjects with. Explore books by david downton with our selection at. Digital cameras and cell phones may be viewed as the golden recorders of todays blinkandmissit fashion age, but, armed with nothing more. Sep 29, 2008 david downton brings back the art of illustration. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. David downton launches new book illustration, sketches. Super fashion black and white illustration david downton.
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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. Written by matt bramford on tuesday november 2nd, 2010 2. Portfolio overview david downton serlin associates. Fashion illustrations watercolor fashion illustration from jessica illustration find her on etsy david downton fashion illustrator fashi. Portfolio overview david downton serlin associates with. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. The first monograph on renowned fashion illustrator david downton. The rencontres, the largest international festival of photography in the world is reason enough to. This week i thought i would highlight some of my favorite fashion illustrators. He studied at canterbury from 197778 and at wolverhampton where he attained a bachelor of arts degree in illustrations and graphics, from 19791981. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. David downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. Super fashion black and white illustration david downton 37. All for fabulous fashion illustrations david downton. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. Ukbased artist david downton randomly started fashion illustration in 1996, when he was commissionned by a magazine to draw at the paris haute couture shows. He studied at canterbury foundation year 1977 1978 and wolver hampton ba hons illustration graphics 1979 1981. Jun 16, 2012 david downton david downton is an exceptionally talented british fashion illustrator, he has been attending the paris couture week almost every season to illustrate.
David downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women. David downton was born in the south of england, kent, in 1959. Aug 05, 2016 david downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england. Portrait illustration saint laurent illustration by david downton inside the david downton couture fashion illustration exhibition at assouline what others are saying david downton yves saint laurent couture ss 1998 dr. David downton fashion illustration on artluxe designs. I love his work, its so elegant and graceful, his work is fashion as simple as that, his work is as gentle as watercolors. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the fashion world.
An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. 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. David downton pattern texture fashion sketchbook illustration sketches fashion illustrations fashion design sketches black and white illustration. I chose this piece because downton uses water colour and large brush strokes to create his illustrtions of the dresses which can be developed using stitch or. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book that celebrates the work of the great fashion illustrators from late19th century to the present day. David downton is the author of masters of fashion illustration 4. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton is out now, published by laurence king. Illustration by david downton, dress by jonathan saunders, at fenwick 47 ideas fashion black and white illustration david downton internationallyrenowned fashion illustrator david downton continues his collaboration with fenwick bond street with his latest vip brochure. David invited me to the opening of his new exhibition installed at minotti in west hollywood. I have propped it up on a table easel so that i can display a different drawing every day. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. David downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england.
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. Mar 14, 2012 david downton has attended paris haute couture shows since 1996. Fashion illustrator david downton on how he came to draw the worlds most famous beauties jeanne beker fashion published october 9, 2015 updated june 5, 2017. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustration graphics 19791981. Aug 7, 2012 masters of fashion illustration david downton fashion illustration gallery stay safe and healthy.