Faux Fur

Outfit - Jumper/Primark Scarf/H&M Skirt/H&M Coat/Zara Hat/Zara Bag/ArmaniExchange Gloves/Accessorize

Black ink - my obsession

DVF #youbeyou campaign

If you have been following my journey you will know this site started out under the domain name mitikasillustrations.com Whilst working in fashion I enjoyed sketching here and there, I managed to post a view times about art but ‘outfit of the day’ posts quickly took over and ended up being my main blog content.
It didn’t mean I stopped the art, I just didn’t post about it. Recently my sketching has turned from a hobby / talent into an obsession (a healthy one) I literally cannot put my pen down. I am forever sketching fashion shows, editorials, campaigns and lookbooks. I feel like I can finally post a style true to me. Before I would seek inspiration from other artists, even though I was fully able to draw I almost looked out for guidance to see what everyone else was producing. Since my obsession started in August last year I have developed a style I can run with, a style that doesn’t require referencing other artists, it allows me to create art wherever I am (in bed, on the train, at work, in the park; literally anywhere!) I can sit and draw quickly, under time pressure with minimal equipment and still be confident about the work I am producing.
For me that’s a personal achievement, I think before I would feel the need to have every type of media around me, stacks of tear sheets for inspiration and I would wait for ‘the perfect working environment’. My excuses held me back, it stopped my hobby becoming an obsession.
So here it is, I proudly present to you a selection of my art, most of these can be seen over on my Instagram page.

Girl gang Bella Hadid, Jamie Bochert and Mica Arganaraz from the Chanel fashion show.

Envelope illustrations, each model was drawn on top of my press packs I posted out this week.

Backstage at Gucci

Backstage at Gucci

Envelope illustrations, each model was drawn on top of my press packs I posted out this week.

Backstage at Gucci

Backstage at KTZ

Envelope illustrations, each model was drawn on top of my press packs I posted out this week.

Adriana Lima for The Love Magazine

Lilly Rose Depp for The Love Magazine

Envelope illustrations, each model was drawn on top of my press packs I posted out this week.

Powder Room

Staying in the Armani hotel was a luxury we will forever remember. For me this bathroom was a slice of heaven, firstly I’m 100% a bathtub fan, a bubble bath is a sure was to relax after a stressful day.
It was kitted out with his and hers; sinks, mirrors, accessories and toilets. The floor was heated and the lighting was prime for taking selfies! I could have happily spent half our weekend here, especially with that view; it was overlooking the main street Alessandro Manzoni.

If you follow me on Pinterest you will see I usually gather inspiration on shoots before the big day, this was no different. I had an idea of what I wanted and loved working on something less street style and more editorial.
The shirt I am wearing is actually plain white, I have been a little crafty and weaved through some gross grain in the trim to create more of a monochrome effect.(Attempting to emulate the amazing Louis Vuitton SS15 piece) I left the trim longer to add as a prop when shooting. I’m in my favorite gold from Ottoman Hands; I felt this Labradorite showstopper necklace needed a lower neckline to be seen in all its glory!

Outfit – Shirt/SomersetbyAliceTemperley Leggings/Zara All Jewellery/OttomanHands