Laura from FashionIllustration Tribe

Laura Volpintesta BFA Parsons 1995, founded Fashion Illustration Tribe, an educational and community site for fashion design and illustration. 27 years teaching Patternmaking, Draping, Sewing, and Illustration, Portfolio, Concept Development, Tech Design/Drawing and Model Drawing. Moved by a desire to "undo" the unrealistic proportions predominantly used in fashion art and to inspire fashion creatives to get the skills to create their own images for fashion's future. Balancing technical and professional with creative, Laura's online courses and live workshops/ lectures inspire fashion designers from beginner to more experienced to look at sustainability, diversity, positivity, music, celebration, culture, community, and joy in their design processes, business models, images, and messages.

Model Drawing, Art Supplies, and Freedom in Figure Drawing!

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 […]

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The Role of Pleasure in Learning and Creativity Led Learning and Creativity / Laura Volpintesta

How your Pleasure is more Powerful than your Criticism

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

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Art Supplies, Model Drawing, Freedom of Expression! (VIDEO)

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

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