Phrases that I would use to describe David Downton's work.....Amazing to look at...Uber modern with an old world elegance and taste.....I just want to hang it on my wall, where do I get one? Fashion Illustration in the hands of David Downton becomes alive. His subjects are famous, ranging from Linda Evangelista, Cate Blanchett, Erin O'Connor, Catherine Deneuve, Paloma Picasso, Stella Tennat and Dita Von Teese to name a few. He is about to release a book called "Masters of Fashion Illustration". He was recently commissioned by Acne Paper to illustrate a special supplement on classic cocktails, sponsored by Absolut Vodka. The list goes on and on. Take a look........ and BE INSPIRED. Fashion Illustration is Alive!
all artwork courtesy of David Downton
David began his career in Illustration, not specifically Fashion Illustration. But luckily for us, in 1996 he was commissioned by the Financial Times to draw at the couture shows and the rest is history. I wish I was in London yesterday as David was at Fenwick's signing copies of his book for Fashion's Night Out. You can pre-order Maters of Fashion Illustration on Amazon.com which is scheduled to be released here in the US on September 22. We look forward to seeing a lot more of David's work in fashion. One of these will one day be hanging in my studio. David, we love you!!!!! P.S. For those of you who are interested in purchasing a limited edition print, you can do so at Lumas Editions Gallery Soho.
My word would be: insane!
Posted by: BobbinTalk | 09 September 2010 at 06:57 PM