Brush & Ink: 2011

Visual Poetry Opens January 20th At Gallery Hanahou

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

https://www.galleryhanahou.com/exhibitions/future-shows/

Thursday, December 15, 2011

CHRISTIAN DIOR’s Artist-in-Residence: BIL DONOVAN

Slideshow: Couture Milliner Heather Huey’s Growing Body of Work

Monday, October 3, 2011

Susan Tabak

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Moët Champagne Slumber Party at Mandarin Oriental, New York Celebrates NYC Fashion Week

Monday, August 8, 2011

The Showt

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.

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

Grand Central-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..."