Artwork Feature - 2017

Hello!

2017 has been a year stuffed full of new art. I know I haven't been updating the blog regularly, but my Instagram and Facebook have been very busy! Since joining Girls Drawin' Girls a year ago, I've had lots of new ideas come my way, art prompts, promotional material, and more! I'm so eager to see what the new year will bring. 

Usually my style is more detailed, but lately I've taken on a simpler style. That's not to say I don't do the other stuff, but this new style is so freeing and spontaneous - it's fluid in a way that I hadn't really explored before. I'm really enjoying it, and I hope you all do too!

Without further ado, here is a showcase of some of the artwork that I've done over the past year!

Fashion Illustrations in the new, fluid style.

Balmain Spring Ready-to-Wear 2017 - drawn on a Plus Size model.

Commissions for a pair of ladies from Bewitching Dames.

More Fashion Illustrations in the new style!

A fun plus sized illustration of a space traveler. <3

Fabulous poses in my new style!

A simplistic look at an elegant evening gown. 

Fashion line-ups in teal and purple - this new style feels so good!

Plus sized ladies looking fabulous!

A spacey themed illustration in muted colors. 

A set of yoga poses in my new style - lots of pink and purple!

Illustrations featuring Gigi, the GDG mascot, and a flapper.

GDG had plenty of fun art prompts - including Knights, Strawberries, and more!

I loved working on this Rainbow Flowers project! Diversity is something I've been striving to do more of - Body Positivity is SO important to me! Flowers are always a bonus to illustrate, too. 

That's it for now! Looking forward to to the art I create for next year!!

Torrid Must Haves

Today I wanted to share an illustration of things I have been coveting from Torrid.com lately, featured in eight stylish outfits. I love Torrid's selection of plus-size clothing - there's always something fun to be found there! 

From Disney collections, cute and trendy dresses, to band t-shirts, graphic tees with snarky phrases, Torrid has almost anything you could want. I have multiple items from them and have almost always been happy with the fit, the feel, and quality of their products. I can't wait to see what's in store for the Fall!

So let's get to it!

My List of Torrid Must Haves

(Products Listed Below)

1

Retro Chic Black & White Gingham Print Off Shoulder Swing Dress

Ankle Strap Mary Jane Heels (Wide Width)

2

Cutout Challis Dolman Top

Mickey Mouse Print Full Length Leggings

Torrid Collection Woven Strap Wooden Platform Wedges (Wide Width)

3

Ponte Pencil Skirt

Georgette One Shoulder Top

Faux Suede Bow Platform Heels (Wide Width)

4

These Curves Crew Tee

Cropped Military Pants - Mauve Wash

Strappy Cage Stacked Heels (Wide Width)

5

Retro Chic Off Shoulder Tee

Cropped Skinny Pant - Black Floral Print All-Nighter Ponte

Lace Up Espadrilles (Wide Width)

6

Hello Kitty Bow Sleeve Tee

Torrid Boyfriend Jeans - Dark Wash

Torrid Collection Genuine Leather Wooden Mules (Wide Width)

7

Coral Floral Print Challis Lattice Back Dress

Crisscross Strap D'Orsay Flats (Wide Width)

8

Aquarius Shirttail Tank Top

Ponte Fringe Skater Skirt

Torrid Collection Genuine Suede Strappy Heels (Wide Width)

Hope you enjoyed the list! Let me know what your favorites are! <3 <3

Eva Duplan Illustrations has Moved!

Hello readers!

I know I've been gone for a long time here on Blogger, things had slowed down and life happened - but that doesn't mean I've stopped drawing! Those of you who follow my Facebook and Instagram know this to be true. 

I hope to pick back up with my blog - but this time, I won't be in Houston anymore. 

Eva Duplan Illustrations has moved to Austin, TX! I'm exceedingly excited to get to know the fashion scene here and to explore the opportunities that come my way as a Fashion Illustrator. 

Things that have happened recently:

I was accepted as a member of the Artist collective Girls Drawin' Girls! I'm so excited to be a part of this group of amazing women artists! Check out their page, their blog, and their social media - there are so many amazing artists for you to meet!

I've started a few personal projects!

One features a rainbow of colors featuring different types of flowers, and a variety of pinup girls. 

The other project is a series that will be done over the course of the year. One illustration a month that features a fashion style from history, and the gemstone representing the month.

 As always, you can check out my website and my social media for other updates.

Thank you, everyone, for your support and your encouragement!

Monday Sketches - Catching Up

Things have been so hectic lately, I haven't had a chance to do Monday Sketches all month! Depending on how my schedule goes in the near future, this segment might become a Monthly thing rather than Weekly.

So without further ado, here is an image post of all the stuff I've done in the past month or so, so enjoy!

Captain Marvel/Ms. Marvel is my current all-time favorite super-heroine right now! She's awesome, so I had to draw her, naturally. Ms. Marvel was specifically commissioned by a friend of mine. You can buy products with these illustrations on them at my Society6 store here.

Working on expanding the subjects of my personal advertisement projects. My Thesis Review is coming up soon, so I needed something to add to my portfolio! Took some references from the internet and sketched and rendered everything in Corel Painter 2015.

School's been keeping me busy, so here's a look at my latest project - an advertisement for Whitman's Chocolates! The first image is a couple of color studies, the first one being what I went with. The completed image was done in watercolor, pencil, and pen, then digitally enhanced. I added the slogan and the Whitman's logo to complete the Ad. 

NFYW had lots of fun and amazing things to offer! I wish I could have done some more sketches, but these definitely made me very very happy. <3 I was so happy to see plus size models walking down that catwalk for Project Runway!

In addition to fashion sketches and advertising illustrations, I also dabble with Medieval illuminations from time to time. Here's an example I did a few weeks back, based on a manuscript featuring St. Michael and the Dragon.

Being a Body Positive advocate, I felt that this older illustration of mine needed a bit of a pick-me-up! Loving the #AllSizesMatter campaign idea. I might do more of these! You can buy prints of these gals at my Society6 store here.

One of my other graduate classes is an Interactive Illustration course, where I'm developing a Dress-up Doll Game. My character is a Steampunk Fortune Teller, and boy I tell you vector illustrations are a challenge! I've been learning a lot, however, and I look forward to seeing how this project turns out. I've included the sketches, the flat colors, and the finished rendered character. 

Finally, a quick look at a sketch from a previous event I attended at LaCenterra of Cinco Ranch. Had a lot of fun!

Hope you enjoyed the return of Monday Sketches! I definitely will try to update more often with more art and illustrations! 

Until next time!