Friday, July 8, 2011
Italian Vogue People Are Talking
I had the great fortune to be interviewed and photographed for Italian Vogue online by the incredible Domenica Bucalo. Domenica wanted me to wear my suit in my studio as a contrast to the paint splattered floors and artwork era un'esperienza di divertimento
Monday, May 16, 2011
Demo at Society of Illustrators
This Saturday May 21, 2011 at the Society of Illustrators, John Jay, Carlos Aponte and I will be doing a live demo from models exploring the various methods and concepts surrounding fashion illustration.
If you are in the neighborhood please come.
If you are in the neighborhood please come.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Alvin Ailey
I had the privilege of taking my class to the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. We were invited by Kristen Hill to draw two sessions of the company going through a series of choreographed exercises and moves...It was so invigorating to witness and try to capture the movement through line and emotion.
I'm going back!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Long Time
I wish I had the luxury of time to blog and post everyday, but life and work are priorities and any freelance artist will attest...work before pleasure...that being said I have been experimenting with some models and media and of course brush and inks...Cheers
Bil
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Gina Schiappacasse: Bil Donovan: Fashion Illustration, Visual Poetry
Gina Schiappacasse: Bil Donovan: Fashion Illustration, Visual Poetry: "Recently, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend the opening reception for Bil Donavan's new curated Fashion Illustration show..."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, December 13, 2010
Visual Poetry
Visual Poetry-Essence of Fashion Illustration.
Fashion Illustration is Unique. The ideas, practice and concepts that drive this genre of work are not easily defined. Fashion Illustration documents a window in time, presenting trends and fashion through a historical perspective. It revolves around a fascination with the figure, its form, gesture, movement and grace, filtered through the lens of fashion. Traditionally, stylization has been the guiding force behind this fascination, grounded in a foundation of figure drawing and anatomy, revealing the spirit and essence of the figure.
Today, the fascination with the figure and fashion continues, but is now played against a backdrop of new techniques, technologies, and concepts resulting in work that is graphic, dynamic and blurs the boundaries between high and low art. Themes such as abstraction, mythology, and fantasy, whether representational, expressive or minimal are projected through the personal vision of the artist.
It is an exciting period for Fashion Illustration as this genre of art continues to evolve with captivating images that nurture the imagination, grace the page and charm the viewer, in essence visual poetry.
Bil Donovan
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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