He also pays homage to christian lacroix, his idol saying, i could never do his clothes justice. For 12 years, he worked as a freelance illustrator. David downtons illustrations of fashion elites vanity fair. His illustrations chart both the back stage and front of house of the couture world. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustration graphics 19791981. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton 2010. Losangeles fashion illustrator, sunny gu princeton brush. Dec 05, 2019 renowned illustrator and author of fashion illustration masters david downton is often accepted as the bridge between fashion illustrator and fine artist. Keep an eye on our listings section for details soon. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. He is responsible for making it fashionable once again. His classically elegant, yet contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration.
Posted on august 27, 2012 by anna torossi we all know the masters of fashion photography, we can see their pictures in many magazines every month, but what about fashion illustration. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. Nov 02, 2010 i live in the countryside an hour from london. Assouline exhibition masters of fashion illustration. Downton has built a distinguished career on his artful drawings over the past decade, working for vogue, harpers bazaar, chanel, dior, and others. Buy masters of fashion illustration by downton, david online on amazon. Although she has been drawing and painting since she was two years old, sunny didnt consider the possibility of an art career until after graduating from high school. Often imitated, but never equalled, its amazing to learn that the career of fashion illustrator david downton only really started in the late 1990s with his first official portrait. David downton born 18 february 1959 is a fashion illustrator. Mar 04, 2012 1 of 8 book cover of david downton s masters of fashion illustration. David downton is the author of masters of fashion illustration 4.
Dec 29, 2016 in the world of fashion illustration, she admires the masters of fashion illustration, including rene gruau, bil donovan, david downton, to name a few. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book. The first monograph on the internationally renowned fashion artist david downton. Oct 15, 2010 fashion illustrator david downton talks about the work of rene gruau today at fashion institute of technology in new york. David mentions gruau encouraged christian dior to open his fashion house. In 1984, he worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from advertising and packaging to illustrating.
Books david downton david downton drawing fashion technical drawings fashion design illustrations fashion figures dress sketches line drawings drawings art fashion design portfolios illustrations character design drawing tips pose reference zbrush. Portfolio overview david downton serlin associates. The near impossible task of editing this kaleidoscope of imagery into 100 or so pages for this book evoked many memories. David downton 1959 english artist david downton is a renowned fashion illustrator. See more ideas about david downton, downton, fashion illustration. His very first job was creating a cover for a magazine called which computer. David downton is one of the best fashion illustrators in the world. In 1996, he was asked by the financial times to draw his impressions of the fashions at the paris. Portrait sketches portrait art david downton fashion sketches dress sketches drawing fashion fashion design portfolio illustrations posters design illustrations.
Yves saint laurent 2006 guache nd charcoal on paper. His images have appeared in newspapers and magazines all over the world. Aug 27, 2012 david downton a master of fashion illustration. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at low. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book that celebrates the work of the great fashion illustrators from late. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton peaches. Leading fashion artist david downton profiles tony viramontes in a book celebrating the work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators. Nov 11, 20 the life and work of fashion illustrator tony viramontes is the focus of a new book entitled bold, beautiful and damned. Fashion illustration those days is said to be as rare as a show leopard. From david downton to cecilia carlstedt and from jason brooks to jordi labanda, 28 masters of fashion illustration from across the world are. Fashion illustrators new weapon of choice shift london.
Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. Im fine with being called either, he says, but i think the lines between them are blurred as never before. Antonio lopez and david downton and learn the art of fashion illustration. His portfolio includes portraits of models erin oconnor, lily cole, linda evangelista and carmen dellorfice. Paris londres 2007 drawing commisioned by channel private collection. David will be giving a talk at the london college of fashion on thursday 9th december. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have. Masters of fashion illustration by carmen dellorefice and. An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. Whilst david downton recognises the importance of these great men in influencing his work, he hates people copying his work. Nov 2, 20 masters of fashion illustration downton, david on. A dying art it may have been, but david downton s distinct style and knack of capturing a person has revived fashion illustration. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at low prices.
Buy masters of fashion illustration reprint by downton, david, dellorefice, carmen isbn. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. Downton is our dauphin of fashion portraiture, heir. David downtons illustrations of celebrities vanity fair.
David downton is on a mission to defend the noble art of fashion illustration. David downton fashion illustrations david downton has attended paris haute couture shows for more than a decade. David downton s career in illustration started in 1984 when he moved to brighton a couple of years after graduating from college. Buy masters of fashion illustration book online at low prices in. David downton has been an influential master of fashion illustration since his first commission to illustrate paris couture in july 1996. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton peaches corner. Downton have a gorgeous website that you must visit, but a book masters of fashion illustration that i.
Gruau, karl lagerfeld and david downton are masters in their field. In terms of influence, he hails the illustrator renee gruau as a genius and the master of fashion illustration. Downton s writing, however, is smooth and readable. As technology developed illustration dropped out of mainstream glossy magazines and photography became the go to medium. In this fashion illustration stepbystep guide, learn how to craft a stylish illustration. Masters of fashion illustration by downton, david amazon. 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.
In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. In 1996 he was commissioned to draw at the paris couture shows by a sunday supplement, and since that time he has worked principally as a fashion illustrator. Downton s passion for both illustration and fashion serves him well as the author of this book. Perhaps shamefully, i admit i had my doubts when i saw that the author was an illustrator. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I talk to its author dean rhys morgan on the colorful oeuvre of its subject. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton is out now, published by laurence king. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton 2010, hardcover. There are some stories that are showed in the book.
In 2010, publication of several drawings in the book masters of fashion illustration david downton published in london. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a strong factor in the resurgence of interest in fashion illustration. Over the last decade, david downton has gained a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists. The colorful world of fashion illustrator tony viramontes. The online book is very nice with meaningful content. Oct 14, 2010 last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downton s gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration. Artist in residence david downton esteemed illustrator and fashion artist in residence, david downton, captures iconic hotel guests and fashion s most famous faces claridges, in the heart of mayfair, has an ongoing collaboration with artist david downton, who, in 2011, was appointed the hotels first ever fashion artist in residence to.
Writer of the masters of fashion illustration by david downton is very smart in deliveringmessage through the book. Losangeles fashion illustrator, sunny gu princeton. Aug 10, 2015 illustrator david downton is the master of capturing fashion s beauty in brushstrokes. Aug 07, 2015 indulge in beautiful portraits by david downton of hollywood starlets, ravishing socialites, and elegant grandes dames.
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