CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT: Woman. Women.

Happy (belated) international women's day! This is to all the women out there; the strong, confident, the independent, the mothers, the daughters, the warriors, and the fighters. We are all a fantastically powerful force to be reckoned with and frankly we deserve more than a day but this nevertheless this is a start...

Below are some beautiful images that have been in my Insta moodboard for the last year or so and I could literally spend all day just staring at each of them. These photos have no chronological order, nor any relation to the other - they just feature some stunning women in the media (some fictitious, others not) and I thought on this occasion we could just appreciate them.

@PIXIWOOS

@JULIHERZZ

@SHARANGURU

@KARENWAZENB @CAMILACOELHO

@DEE_SHA @RAUDHAATHIF

@THEHAUTEPURSUIT

@OFFICIALFAHADHUSSAYN

@SYSTEME_DE_VALEUR

@JUSTJARED @KAIAGERBER

@JUSTJARED @EMMAWATSON

@AANKITA.B

@VANESSAHUDGENS

@ANISHAXX3 @DANESSA_MYRICKS

@ELIZABETHRSAWATZKI

@BELLAHADID

@INSIGHTPHIL @VVVALYN

@MULKITOV @TAHA_SAFARI

@KELLYROWLAND @MARCELOCANTOPHOTO

@HILDADIASPIMENTEL

@'GYPSYONE

@ANGELCANDICES

@GRACEBOL

ILLUSTRATION: Dolce and Gabbana

'Did you draw this?'

Lately, I keep getting quite a few of this particular question. Frankly, it is one of my favourite questions and a compliment within itself. Every time I get asked this question, I find it very very hard to maneuver my head through a doorway. 

So, here is one of my latest illustrations. Obviously, I just cannot seem to get D&G off my mind. So this was a past illustration of mine, I decided to revamp it as, honestly, I just did not have the time or energy to start from scratch. The majority of my illustrations evolve from a sketch in pencil - or mechanical pencil because I am just that uncultured. I use a mixture of pencils - my favourite being 4B and B and my blending tool of choice is a (clean!) cotton bud.

After I have my finished sketch, I ideally would scan my image onto the digital world. However, as I am a newbie and lack the funds, I opt for a photo on either a Pixel phone or a Samsung Galaxy S8. Once the image has transported itself magically to my PC, I can freely use Adobe's fantastic software to edit, add colour, textiles and the finishing sparkles. Swipe in some rouge, add a touch of hairspray, maybe a label and Voila!

If you fancy having a look at the fantastic collection this was based on: CLICK HERE
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ILLUSTRATION - Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupté

Just fancied something a bit pretty today, hence YSL. This is actually an old piece of work that I've revamped so enjoy!

Also, if you fancy having a gander at more of my artwork, follow my Insta! Go on, you know you want to...

Instagram: @sheenasreekeessoon

ILLUSTRATION - Victoria Beckham S/S 2018

Following on from my previous post where I practically wrote an ode to VB SS2018, I couldn't help but do a little doodle to illustrate my appreciation. Something I've found out (as an adult with a full time job) is how truly difficult it is becoming to set time aside to actually turn all the crazies in your brain off and just draw. However, once you're past that point, it's actually quite relaxing.

ILLUSTRATION: Sam Chapman. Revised.

Post uni, I finally had some long overdue time to myself...which is a strange concept now thinking about it. Whilst I still had time to draw during my final year (-and created some fashion illustrations I still consider my best work), it's, for me, being able to differentiate between drawing for yourself as a hobby and a drawing that's considered work. The difference, being the pressure of producing something worthwhile, representative of a theme/season/idea, and time constraints, which is never the case when it's a hobby.

So my muse: Samantha Chapman. No there's not really some deep, meaningful intent behind this artwork. I just enjoy her Youtube videos, her carefree, artistic style and frankly, her devil-may-care attitude when it comes to - I quote- 'slagging off' things she simply doesn't agree with.

Links are provided so have a good stalk!
YOUTUBE . INSTA . BLOG

For an unedited version check out the link below!
MY INSTA