https://youtu.be/vlgHYF5Pq58https://youtu.be/Gk_a0GlZ4dI Drawing– particularly figure drawing and even worse, “fashion” model drawing, can bring out our worst critical and perfectionist tendencies!! Today’s short video is so close to my heart. How do we overcome perfectionism and break into a new freedom of expression that also is more accurate? Yes, it’s possible. the way you look at […]

Fabric and Inspiration Creative Process for Fashion Sketching Fabric and inspiration are absolutely integral to the fashion designer’s creative process. I usually ALWAYS sketch with fabric IN MY HANDS. Maybe not all agree, but those of you who go around with me in these circles can usually relate to my approach to the creative process…

Shading and Shadows in your fashion illustration I LOVE TO TALK ABOUT SHADING AND SHADOWS! in fashion illustration as well as in LIFE….What a beautiful metaphor. You all know I’ve been enthusiastically teaching fashion illustration, design, and model drawing for over 20 years at Parsons School of Design Fashion department and now here in my

Whether you are a sketching, illustration OR fashion design student/ designer… -VIDEO BELOW You still want to know the names of things (like flares, gathers, seamlines, armholes, and all kinds of specific details). TODAY’s VIDEO is all about that good stuff of fashion designing! If you love fashion and fashion design, or are a fashion

How to Paint and Draw Digitally with the best Art App on IPad, Tablet, Computer and Devices Yes, you can make fashion illustrations and freehand art on your iphone, android phone, ipad, tablet,or computer and still get natural, textural quality effects! (ART APP VIDEO TUTORIAL BELOW) You all know I’m a fashion illustrator and designer,

VIDEO TUTORIAL: the Dress Forms for Fashion Designers You’re going to love today’s VIDEO POST– Let’s talk all about dress forms for fashion designers and students of fashion design.  It’s one of the very most important supplies for any fashion maker! Do you own a fashion mannequin/ dress form for sewing/ designing/ patternmaking and draping

I made myself this dress by cutting into folded fabric using basic patternmaking techniques….. so in a way, you don’t always need a pattern once you learn some of these skills! Patternmaking Basics: How to add simple Flares to the Basic Skirt Sloper Let’s dip our toes into the world of fashion patternmaking for design

YOU ASKED , YOU ASKED, I HAVE DECIDED TO MAKE A RESOURCE PAGE FULL OF PATTERNMAKING TUTORIALS FOR YOU! DIVE IN AND GET FAMILIAR WITH THE LANGUAGE OF PATTERNMAKING FOR FASHION DESIGN with video patternmaking tutorials Patternmaking tutorials Laura Volpintesta, founder , Fashioni Illustration Triibe FREE PATTERNMAKING TUTORIAL ( plus draping) links: FASHION PATTERNMAKING TUTORIALS:

Model Drawing , art suppies, figure drawing…. (VIDEO Below) MODEL DRAWING is so much more than you think, until you’ve taken the deep dive. I first experienced the transformative magic of Model drawing/ figure drawing/ life drawing when I became a fine arts foundation student on my way to be a fashion design major (and

The Role of Pleasure in Learning and Creativity Learning, Leading and Creating through Pleasure Hello, creative souls!  .Know that:YOU ARE ENOUGH. I know it’s lovely to be humble when you learn something new,Let’s look at the Role of Pleasure in Learning and Creativity (learning is inherently humbling in a beautiful way as we open up in vulnerability to

Today’s mini-training shares with you some of my very favorite art supplies, from paper (Strathmore toned Sketch) to drawing tools like White China Marker, Conte’s Pierre Noir Pencil in 3B, Prismacolor Premier, and a classic Sepia colored, soft Conte Crayon. You’ll have to watch the video to know WHY i recommend and use these tools