Leaves are falling, shops are full of winterclothes.
Inspired to make a Fall-Winter illustration. And I adore the new collection for Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 by Dior. Gorgeous sheer airy fabrics and flowing designs look very womanly, while chic fur and leather details add to the glamour.
Accessory-wise for me the classy hats stand out, very elegant and sophisticated.
Hi, my name is Charissa, alias ChaCha and I am from Amsterdam. I love angels, spirituality, fashion, pugs and I am expressing this passion through illustrations. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy making these. Please visit my Etsy shop (see link in sidebar)
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Friday, 10 September 2010
Zooey Deschanel
Just finished this drawing of the fabulous Zooey Deschanel.
I love her films, voice and music.
I am not used to drawing with markers and practise is needed. I hope to get the hang of it it.
Also did a little Photoshopping. Added the cute Cardinal bird and background.
I love her films, voice and music.
I am not used to drawing with markers and practise is needed. I hope to get the hang of it it.
Also did a little Photoshopping. Added the cute Cardinal bird and background.
Sunday, 5 September 2010
watercolour
Just did this quick watercolour painting...the sun is calling outside!! Need my vitamine D so putting the pencils and brushes to rest for today. Perhaps a bit of Photoshop pattern practise this evening. Have a nice Sunday you all!
The veiled lady
Did this drawing in Photoshop this morning.
Practising. Not bad I think for someone who is completely new to Photoshop. Taking tutorials and practise, practise practise.
Practising. Not bad I think for someone who is completely new to Photoshop. Taking tutorials and practise, practise practise.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Do the bustle
From Marie Claire, September 2010
Love this tulle skirt!
Tulle takes its name from the French city Tulle, where it has been made since around 1700. The fabric has a sparse weave - delicate, transparent and veil-like - composed of very fine threads that form a hexagonal weave.
Jacket and pants by Versace
Skirt by Paul Smith
Shoes by Louboutin
Bag and bracelet by Hermès
Beret by Stephen Jones
Tights by Wolford
Earrings by Lydell NYC
Love this tulle skirt!
Tulle takes its name from the French city Tulle, where it has been made since around 1700. The fabric has a sparse weave - delicate, transparent and veil-like - composed of very fine threads that form a hexagonal weave.
Jacket and pants by Versace
Skirt by Paul Smith
Shoes by Louboutin
Bag and bracelet by Hermès
Beret by Stephen Jones
Tights by Wolford
Earrings by Lydell NYC
Sunday, 29 August 2010
Boomerang for Van Moof
Making Boomerang cards for the bicycles of Van Moof.
Here are some stages of the card.
Here is a link to my profile on Boomerang Cards. Please vote: http://create.boomerang.nl/profiel/chacha
The image is based on a photograph of Zooey Deschanel.
Here are some stages of the card.
Here is a link to my profile on Boomerang Cards. Please vote: http://create.boomerang.nl/profiel/chacha
The image is based on a photograph of Zooey Deschanel.
Monday, 23 August 2010
Mad Women
I just adore the Mad Men inspired fashion.
Louis Vuitton's Fall2010 campaign sets the spotlights on the 40′s, 50′s retro vibe of ultra-glam femmes, in diva-ish gear with full skirts and nipped in waists. Wearing full-out glamourous accessories and dressed to the hilt at all hours.
Prada's Fall 2010 collection was heavy, full, and ultimately classic. The fifties and early-sixties influences were obvious to say the least: cat's eye glasses, beehives, and hourglass silhouettes will have fans of Mad Men enthralled.
Who else could take a long, lean skirt in sumptuous floral-print duchesse silk, pair it with an oversized, sleeveless sweatshirt and make the mismatched ensemble the height of chic? Yes it is Dries van Noten.
Van Noten weaved disparate elements – from rough canvas fabrics in military drab to fancy, matador-style silver embroidery – into a gorgeous, toned-down collection. An indigo stain spread down one bottle-shaped cocktail dress with a nipped waist, making the floral silk look as if it had been on the receiving end of a bottle of India ink. (In fact, it had. Van Noten said his team brushed on layer after layer of indigo paint onto the silk.)
Louis Vuitton's Fall2010 campaign sets the spotlights on the 40′s, 50′s retro vibe of ultra-glam femmes, in diva-ish gear with full skirts and nipped in waists. Wearing full-out glamourous accessories and dressed to the hilt at all hours.
Prada's Fall 2010 collection was heavy, full, and ultimately classic. The fifties and early-sixties influences were obvious to say the least: cat's eye glasses, beehives, and hourglass silhouettes will have fans of Mad Men enthralled.
Who else could take a long, lean skirt in sumptuous floral-print duchesse silk, pair it with an oversized, sleeveless sweatshirt and make the mismatched ensemble the height of chic? Yes it is Dries van Noten.
Van Noten weaved disparate elements – from rough canvas fabrics in military drab to fancy, matador-style silver embroidery – into a gorgeous, toned-down collection. An indigo stain spread down one bottle-shaped cocktail dress with a nipped waist, making the floral silk look as if it had been on the receiving end of a bottle of India ink. (In fact, it had. Van Noten said his team brushed on layer after layer of indigo paint onto the silk.)
Saturday, 21 August 2010
Claudia Sträter 40 years anniversary
Dutch fashionshop and -label Claudia Sträter is having a 40 year anniversary. I made this illustration for them.
Please vote for this illustration at Boomerang.
Thank you ever so much.
Please vote for this illustration at Boomerang.
Thank you ever so much.
Sunday, 15 August 2010
Angel in New York City
This morning I decided to play with Photoshop a bit. I am learning. So this is practise. I did a quick watercolour and added background and wings in Photoshop.
Inspired by the book I am reading now "Angelology" by Danielle Trussoni.
And just a woman in New York enjoying the breathtaking view:
Inspired by the book I am reading now "Angelology" by Danielle Trussoni.
And just a woman in New York enjoying the breathtaking view:
Saturday, 14 August 2010
Giovanca
Giovanca is a Dutch singer and she is featured in this week's Dutch Grazia.
She is wearing a silk dress by Klavers van Engelen, necklace by Bibi van der Velden, a hat by H&M and shoes by Patrizia Pepe. Love it!
She is wearing a silk dress by Klavers van Engelen, necklace by Bibi van der Velden, a hat by H&M and shoes by Patrizia Pepe. Love it!
Miu Miu
I love the cover of the new Dutch Elle. It shows model Anouck Lepère in a Miu Miu dress and Bunjah bracelet. I decided to draw it with a calligraphy pen and only to colour the bow in orange/yellow.
The drawing doesn't look exactely like the model, but close I think. She has such an interesting and intense face which is hard to capture.
The drawing doesn't look exactely like the model, but close I think. She has such an interesting and intense face which is hard to capture.
Saturday, 7 August 2010
It's a nice day for a white wedding
Well white and red. Great dress with lots of chiffon. Sexy hold ups. Unfortunately no wedding plans...
Dress by Pinko
Tutu by Charles Anatase
Voile with tiara by Beyond Retro
Tutu by Charles Anatase
Voile with tiara by Beyond Retro
Stockings by Kiss me Deadly
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