David downton masters of fashion illustration was last years ask a stroll through the evolution of fashion. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton waterstones. An area that he explored further in his book masters of fashion illustration published by laurence king publishing, which came out in september 2010 and has recently been published in paperback edition. David downton david tao teng, the central figure of the famous fashion illustrator cum senior set uniform circles, creating multiple sketches into a part of the. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton is out now, published by laurence king. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton alibris. David downton fashion illustrator artist or artisan. Jun 21, 2011 ive watched the popularity of fashion illustration wax and wane. Many of the stunning images in masters of fashion illustration have not been seen since they were first published. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. The book concludes with a portfolio of david downtons own work, featuring drawings of the paris haute couture shows and portraits of contemporary icons such. In 1984 he moved to brighton and began his illustration career. May 16, 2014 masters of fashion illustration david downton. Education he studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton bachelor hons illustration graphics 19791981.
I decided to write masters of fashion illustration, because i wanted to celebrate the lives and the work of the great fashion artists of the 20th century, downton told us. Obsession one of a kind illustration print created using pencil, ink and digital rendering. Ive watched the popularity of fashion illustration wax and wane. David downton books list of books by author david downton. Sep 17, 2012 david downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, in tribute to his favourite fashion artists from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. David downton born 1959, british illustrator world. He studied at canterbury foundation year 1977 1978 and wolver hampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 1979 1981. David downton was born on 18 february 1959 in kent, england. Join now for early notification of new works, exhibitions and exclusive offers. David downton launches new book masters of fashion. David downtons masters of fashion illustration is so inspiring. Buy masters of fashion illustration by david downton online at alibris. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book that celebrates the work of the great fashion illustrators from late19th. David downton david tao teng, the central figure of the famous fashion illustrator cum senior set uniform circles, creating multiple sketches into a part of the creation of the earl of artwork on the immortal spirit.
Downton s passion for both illustration and fashion serves him well as the author of this book. I decided to write masters of fashion illustration, because i wanted to celebrate the lives and the work of the great fashion artists of the 20th. Downton have a gorgeous website that you must visit, but a book masters of fashion illustration that i must get, and a blog on vogue. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book. Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the. Downton has built a distinguished career on his artful drawings over the past decade, working for vogue, harpers bazaar, chanel, dior, and others. Last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downton s gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration. But im happy to say and this book bears me out that it never goes away. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton, 9781856698399, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. David downton fashion illustrations 15 years of vogue. Jul 15, 2011 fashion illustration gallery was set up in 2007 to promote and hopefully sell works of fashion illustrators.
David downton david downton was born in 1959 in kent, england. Mar 22, 20 david downton masters of fashion illustration posted on march 22, 20 by fashionfollowsher reading is not my strong point, i rarely finish a book i renewed my last library book four times before i finally gave up, admitted defeat and bought the audio version. Nov 02, 2010 i live in the countryside an hour from london. Perhaps shamefully, i admit i had my doubts when i saw that the author was an illustrator. Masters of fashion illustration david downton fashion. Aug 27, 2012 david downton a master of fashion illustration. Posted on august 27, 2012 by anna torossi we all know the masters of fashion photography, we can see their pictures in many magazines every month, but what about fashion illustration. A lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book that celebrates the work of the great fashion illustrators from late19th century to the present. David downton fashion effect women watercolor portrait illustration. Buy the paperback book masters of fashion illustration by david downton at indigo. See all books authored by david downton, including masters of fashion illustration, and david downton portraits of the worlds most stylish women, and more on. David downton this lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed book celebrates the colorful lives and dazzling work of the great twentiethcentury fashion illustrators, as chosen by one of todays leading. Last night, paul smith hosted a launch party for david downtons gorgeous upcoming book, masters of fashion illustration. The site also has an interest in rare print magazines and books that feature fashion illustration.
May 23, 2011 masters of fashion illustration is a classy retrospect that looks at the various generations of fashion designers before us, from the turn of the 20th century to the street fashion 80s. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. Book cover of david downtons masters of fashion illustration. The hard cover and paper back versions each have their own unique downton illustrations i cant decide which one to keep in the studio and which one to keep at home. Denise hales downton sketch put in perspective sfgate. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustrationgraphics 19791981. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, in tribute to his favourite fashion artists from littleknown names to art bastions, such as antonio lopez and andy warhol. David downton international fashion illustrator and celebrity portrait artist. Like all of those artists, he has mastered the illusion of simplicity, the drawings looking as if they were all done in an instant with a hohum swash of the pen or brush. David downtons commercial clients include tiffanys new york, saks 5th avenue, selfridges, harvey nichols, burberry, and the british fashion council. Buy david downton prints fashion illustration gallery.
Whenever i want inspiration, i flip through the pages of this book, its so beautiful and varied. Masters of fashion illustration, book by david downton. Best masters degrees in illustration in europe 2020. Featured inside are the works and career biographies of 16 designers, including author david downton. An interview with legendary fashion illustrator david downton. In complete contradiction i always put a book on my christmas list. He studied at canterbury foundation year 19771978 and wolverhampton ba hons illustration graphics 19791981. Downtons passion for both illustration and fashion serves him well as the author of this book. Carmen dellorefice, from the introduction to david downtons 2010 book, masters of fashion illustration. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to.
Photographs and illustrations come to life on paper, need time to be absorbed, pawed over and revisited for inspiration. David downton is one of the best fashion illustrators in the world. Aug 15, 2012 buy the paperback book masters of fashion illustration by david downton at indigo. Masters of fashion illustration by david downton goodreads. His classically elegant, yet contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration. David downton is the author of masters of fashion illustration 4. Carmen dellorefice, from the introduction to david downtons. He explored this further in his book masters of fashion illustration published by laurence king in september 2010. Fashion illustration gallery was set up in 2007 to promote and hopefully sell works of fashion illustrators. Over the last decade, david downton has established a reputation as one of the worlds leading fashion artists.
David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration. Downton have a gorgeous website that you must visit, but a book masters of fashion illustration that i must get, and a. His classically elegant, yet highly contemporary images have been a key factor in the revival of interest in the tradition of fashion illustration and david is a worthy successor to the great artists in his field including gruau, eric and antonio. In 1996 he was commissioned to draw at the paris couture shows by a sunday supplement, and since that time he has worked principally as a fashion illustrator. David downton has launched a new book, masters of fashion illustration, a tribute to his favourite illustrators from littleknown names to. Masters of fashion illustration by downton, david amazon.
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Downton is primarily known as a fashion illustrator and you can see the influence of carl erickson, bob peak and rene gruau. May 16, 2014 may 16, 2014 masters of fashion illustration david downton. The near impossible task of editing this kaleidoscope of imagery into 100 or so pages for this book evoked many memories. The fig prints site extended this to the world wide audience of the web. David downton launches new book illustration, sketches. His work has been exhibited in solo shows at the conningsby gallery, london 1998 and 1999 and at the couture voyeur show at london college of fashions fashion space gallery 2006. Masters of fashion illustration 9781856697040 by downton, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available. David downton fashion illustration fashion illustration. Today id like to share a book with you so nice i got it twice. I love his work, its so elegant and graceful, his work is fashion as simple as that, his work is as gentle as watercolors. Downton s writing, however, is smooth and readable. David will be giving a talk at the london college of fashion on thursday 9th december. He studied at canterbury foundation year 1977 1978 and wolver hampton ba hons illustration graphics 1979 1981.
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