Fashion Illustration Bootcamp is an intensive day of drawing and learning which is effectively a mini Fashion Illustration course – for those with no time to lose. 

Starting with an exploration of what fashion illustration is and can be, we begin working with the basics of fashion figure proportion, then move through the theory of pose structure and how to get the poses down on paper simply, and with a ‘fashion’ feel and look.

We will learn how and where to apply light and shade to your figures, and how to use colour. Importantly, we’ll learn what is the best media for dynamic and quick fashion illustrations, and an incredibly economical option. All of this can be applied to design concept drawings for designers, or for the purposes of pure fashion illustration.

Fashion illustrations should have life and attitude, so we will find out how to achieve that, along with creating depth and movement.  Brilliant results will be achieved!

You will receive a comprehensive set of notes to refer to in the future, and images to sketch from.

All paper and most media is supplied, you just need a minimal number of Copic (or other brand) markers – one or two will even suffice – see class notes in information section. 

When: Sunday 14^th May 10.30am – 4.30pm

Where: MicroLabs, 227-229 Bourke Street Melbourne

Price: $190, or $350 “Bring a friend” for two places

Who is this suitable for: All levels, from complete beginners upwards.

Bookings: www.thedrawingsalon.com

What you will get: A comprehensive set of notes, drawing paper, materials to work with (excluding Copic markers), snacks, inspiration and knowledge.

What you will need: Copic markers (or preferred brand). “0” colourless blender, a flesh tone (I prefer E32 Brick Beige), if possible Cool Gray 2 & 4, other colours optional.

What you will learn:

·      What is the scope of fashion illustration?

·      Fashion illustration principles

·      Fashion figure proportions

·      The theory of pose structure and how to apply it to fashion illustration

·      How to sketch a pose quickly and effectively

·      How to draw a walking catwalk figure

·      How to apply light and shade to your fashion figure

·      How to use colour in your fashion sketch

How to use marker pens and colour pencils dynamically and inexpensively.