| Are you thinking about getting into fashion | | | | people who are willing to see it say it is bad or |
| illustration? Have you ever drawn several or even | | | | they give you the advice on certain things to |
| just one exceptional fashion illustration that you | | | | change then it may be a good idea to listen to |
| would want a celebrity to wear? Having your | | | | those who are experienced in this field. |
| fashion illustration seen might not be as difficult as | | | | Bring Your Illustrations to Life |
| you think. It will involve spending some time, | | | | The majority of people have a difficult time |
| having some patience, hard work, maybe some | | | | visualizing pictures and ideas. They are what is |
| rejection, and knowing the right people. | | | | known as "kinesthetic" people and usually need |
| Nevertheless, with a few basic steps, your | | | | something they can hold onto and feel and |
| fashion illustration might get into the right hands. | | | | possibly even try on. |
| Certainly, it would be an honor to have one of the | | | | Don't be concerned if you do not have any type |
| hottest celebrities wear your gown at an | | | | of sewing skills. With some money or even just |
| up-and-coming award show. | | | | connections, you can have your fashion illustration |
| Set up a Portfolio | | | | brought to life. The majority of design students |
| Similar to a photographer trying to get seen, | | | | will usually work for free if they can get credit for |
| setting up a portfolio is an excellent way to | | | | it. All that is necessary is basically to purchase the |
| organize and display your work. Basically what you | | | | material. |
| would need is a nice binder and page protectors | | | | Another type of person who might be able to put |
| to put your drawings into. The general rule is, the | | | | together your ideas is a seamstress or a tailor. |
| more illustrations you have, the better off you | | | | Typically quite a few dry cleaning places have |
| are. It would also be advisable to make a few | | | | sewers. It might be possible to set something up |
| extra copies of your portfolio. With your portfolio | | | | on the side. With your new piece, you can |
| in hand, anyone can see your ideas. | | | | present to store owners, boutique owners, or |
| Some of the people who might want to see your | | | | possibly even a celebrity. |
| fashion illustration and perhaps use them would be | | | | Enter a Contest |
| a local designer, a famous fashion designer, or | | | | This may seem a little challenging to get your |
| perhaps even a design teacher who has plenty of | | | | fashion illustration seen, however entering a |
| connections. In this field it pays not to be shy. Do | | | | contest might be a good way to try. You never |
| not be afraid to display your portfolio, even if you | | | | know; if you happen to win, then not only will you |
| think you might be somewhat annoying to people. | | | | win the prize, you may also get some |
| If you believe your fashion illustration is superior | | | | connections in the process where you can send |
| than the next person's, then it deserves to be | | | | more of your illustrations to. |
| seen. It also helps to have an open mind as some | | | | |