Essential Fashion Illustration: Color and Medium

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Once all the colors have

been applied, the lines are

strengthened by applying

more pressure where the

pattern requires more

presence, like in the middle

section or the parts with

shading. Gently applying

color creates volume, while

also respecting the pattern.

Multi-Colored Zigzag Jersey

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Pencil

A figure is sketched in a

pose that shows off the

skirt. Given the volume

and the fall of the garment,

a three-quarters position

is chosen. The general lines

of the skirt and the main

folds formed by the volume

are sketched with a hard

pencil (2H).

The figure is outlined and the

details of the skirt start to

take shape. The rest of the

clothing must be simple to

avoid visually competing with

the item being shown. The

line that outlines the figure

should be left as clean and

defined as possible.

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The shadows are drawn, first

through areas sketched with

a medium pencil (HB),

which allows us to test the

effects of the chiaroscuro and

the volumes. The finish is

done with a propelling pencil,

which, thanks to its sharp

end, offers greater precision.

Balloon Skirt

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Pencil

A sketch is done of the

trousers in movement, to

represent the pattern in a

more realistic way. Details

such as the waistline,

buttons, pockets, and belt

loops are drawn, and the

texture of the trouser cuffs

is also represented.

The checks are drawn with

a delicate line, which is easy

to erase (2H pencil). It is

important to take special care

to respect the folds in the

fabric. The lines of the

pattern appear, disappear,

and fold in these areas.

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The lines in areas where

there is more shade are

strengthened and the details

are finished with greater

accuracy. With a soft lead

propelling pencil (B type)

high definition can be

achieved even in dark areas

where the line seems to

overlap with what’s behind.

Loose-Fitting Tartan Trousers

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