Meet Gwen, the newest addition to Brooklit Bride, my shop of bridal fashion illustrations. A few short weeks ago I was introduced to Pinterest and have since dove right into finding inspiration for DYIs, my dream house, fashion looks I love and future sketch ideas. This one, is the first of what I hope will be many. I've named her Gwen.
I've never drawn a back view without showing at least a profile or turned face, but something about this photo inspired me to give it a try. I found this beautiful photo yesterday, "pinned it," then kept going back to it until I decided I had to try to draw her. I love the oversized knot, the luxurious big skirt, and her soft blond hair pulled off to the side.
After some backtracking and investigating I learned that the image is from London's leading couture bridal designer Phillipa Lepley. I wasn't familiar with her so its been a pleasure to poke around and read up on her and her breathtaking work. (Besides Lepleys site, you can read an interview with the designer here.)
6 comments:
Pretty illustration as are the other sketches. How awesome do you find Pinterest? when I joined I was pinning like there s not tomorrow haha!
Thanks Sonishka! Yeah, I love it. Its so much easier that pulling images and saving them in different files on my computer.
clothing is very beautiful & elegant
Beautiful! I have lately become obsessed with Pinterest as well :3
So pretty, Brooke! Pinterest is addicting, I'll be following your pins from now on =)
This is a stunning illustration! Phillipa Lepley is fantastic designer, I am also a wedding dress designer make sure to have a look at my blog!
www.carolinefricker.blogspot.com
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