Feature on the Dolls Factory website

Today the wonderful fashion blog Dolls Factory posted an article with my illustrations. Thank you so much! 

Here is the link http://www.thedollsfactory.com/2011/04/fashion-though-illustrations.html

And I made this illustration of their editor:

..Dolls Factory..: Fashion though Illustrations

..Dolls Factory..: Fashion though Illustrations: "Illustrations make fashion playful, and designers have understood that showing the original designs on paper give us an idea of the mood use..."

Easter Cards for sale

Added Easter Cards to my shop.
6 cards for only 4 euros. I ship internationally.

Update: Deadline International has passed. 

For Holland is this Thursday (21st April) 2 pm.

http://chacha.paspartout.com/pages/shop

Karina

Today I made this drawing of my wonderful friend Karina. She is a very talented illustrator and graphic designer. Please check her work here: www.karinagrens.nl

Happy Easter

Just did this year's (Erdem inspired) Easter Card. Bit early I know.
Will repost it for Easter and will post the cards in my shop a little later today.

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Full Closet But Nothing To Wear

Yesterday I finished this watercolour of Irena from the blog Full Closet But Nothing To Wear.

Color AwakeningI love her style and use of colour!

Please check her blog. 

I found this picture when I was looking for an example of colourblocking. One of my favourite Spring trends. 

Shop is online

http://chacha.paspartout.com/pages/shop
Will post more items this week.

Marjolein Bos

This is a drawing I made of Marjolein Bos.

Marjolein is the founder of Stijlmagazine.nl.

This is a Dutch online lifestyle glossy.  She gives inspiration for fashion, living and gadgets. 

Marjolein is also a personal shopper and helps people with their wardrobe and outfits.

WWW.STIJLMAGAZINE.NL

Sanna's Land of Illusion

I am a big fan of Look Book
Very inspiring website. I just love all this expression through fashion. That is what fashion is all about I think.

So I decided to ask bloggers and Look Book members if I can use their images for my drawings and paintings.
(If you would like me to paint you, please let me know and send me a good photo of yourself)

First person I asked was Zuza from Sanna's Land of Illusion
I just did this painting of her:

Love to Japan

SENDING MY LOVE TO JAPAN

looking for images

Dear all!
I would love to draw other people then just celebs and models. I want to draw real people, real people with style. I would like to ask you to send me your favourite photographs (of yourself or a photo you took) and give me permission to use them for one of my illustrations. I do not make money with these. They are pure for my own and (I hope) other people's joy.
Thank you.
Love,
Charissa

Easter

HAVE A DOLCE (& Gabbana) EASTER!

When I think of Easter, I think of Easteregg hunts. A friend of mine has been organising an Easteregghunt for years now. We all gather in a park, look for eggs and end the hunt with drinks and lunch somewhere. It is always good fun.

Fashionwise when I think of Spring, the Dolce Gabanna Spring 2011 Campaign immediately sprung to mind.  So that inspired me to do this watercolourpainting.

The D&G ad campaign is colorful and fresh. I twas photographed by the wonderful Mario Testino.The collection was inspired by gardens and flowers and features bright and colorful floral and checkered prints.

Unfortunately my friends and I don't wear airy clothes like this with Easter (I remember one Easter with a snowstorm!). But who knows. Anything is possible.

Alberta Ferretti Fall Winter 2011

Last weekend I was visiting my mother. She has a subscription to a Fashion Channel. I watched Alberta Ferretti's Milan Fashion Week show and I just fell in love with the collection.

The main colors were amethysts, turquoise, rubies and also included striking prints.

Most of the pieces were sixties/seventies-inspired ‘mod’ looks.The coats were shiny and heavily embroidered. They were alternated by small pants and sleeveless straight dresses. And wonderful shiny overknee boots to ehm boot ;-)