Level 2 Six-Week Fashion Illustration: Virtual or In-Studio Sessions (Starting 04.16.2024)
Welcome to Introduction to Fashion Illustration!
Tuesdays at the Studio!
David Ferron Studio
1712 W Doe Run Rd
Kennett Square, Pa. 19348
April 16th, 23rd, and 30th
May 7th, 14th, and 21st
Section 1 Virtual - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Section 2 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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In this course, I will introduce students to a wide range of fashion illustration techniques that I have learned while working as a professional fashion designer for over a decade. Upon completing this six-week fashion illustration course, students will possess a strong grasp of fashion illustration techniques using Copic markers, colored pencils, and watercolor. They will have an understanding of fashion proportions, fabric rendering, facial expressions, color theory, and presentation techniques that they can take with them to develop a style all their own. This course will conclude with a well-developed final fashion illustration presentation and critique.
The syllabus and the course shopping list will be sent to students once they are registered for the course.
Instructor: David Ferron
Email: Dcferron@davidferron.com
Introduction to Fashion Illustration Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Fashion Illustration Basics
Course overview, objectives, and importance of fashion illustration in the design process.
Introduction to Copic markers and colored pencils as primary mediums.
Exploring various illustration styles and their relevance to fashion.
Understanding the functions of fashion illustration.
Basic body proportions and fashion figure rendering.
Introduction to Copic markers and their application techniques.
Week 2: Proportions of the Fashion Figure and Introduction to Shading
Understanding body proportions and their variations in fashion illustration.
Detailed study of the anatomy of the fashion figure: joints, limbs, and movement.
Practice different poses and gestures to add dynamism to illustrations.
Color mixing and blending techniques using Copic markers.
Introduction to shading and highlighting.
Week 3: Skin Tones, Faces, and Expressions in Fashion Illustration
An in-depth tutorial on illustrating faces, features, and hairstyles using Copic markers and colored pencils.
Capturing a range of facial expressions and emotions in your illustrations.
Blending and layering techniques for achieving realistic skin tones and hair textures.
Week 4: Rendering Fabrics, Color, and Textures
Techniques for capturing fabric draping, folds, and texture with Copic markers.
Exploring light and shadow on various fabric types.
Color mixing and blending techniques using Copic markers and watercolor.
Techniques for creating realistic fabric textures.
Rendering various clothing materials such as silk, leather, and denim.
Enhancing fashion illustrations with intricate details.
Week 5: Color Stories and Presentation Techniques
Exploring color blending and layering in illustration.
Techniques for creating realistic fabric textures using copic markers.
Understanding the importance of composition and layout in fashion illustration.
Proportion and balance in fashion sketches.
Incorporating creative design elements into illustrations.
Week 6: Final Presentation
Final Presentation: Each student presents their fashion illustration presentation, explaining the concept, color choices, techniques used, and the story behind the illustration.