Draw Me David Downton

I think sometimes fashion illustrations are overlooked as just being a tool in the process of creating a final outcome. But to me I think they can be acknowledged as art in their own right. David Downton for me is one of the most talented fashion illustrators of today. His illustrations are so simple, yet come across as being much more detailed and creating these beautifully delicate images.

What I enjoy about his work is that it's so loose and so free, with the quick brush strokes really identifying with that sense of spontaneity that can sometimes be forgotten amongst the regimented production of fashion garments.

Love all the colours, textures and transparencies. Every image has so much dynamism yet still retain the look of simplicity.

Commercial clients include Tiffany's New York, SAKS 5th Avenue, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Burberry and the British Fashion Council, so his prestige is one that is regarded by almost everyone in the industry.

I just love how in these digitally driven times, David Downton's hand drawn images capture the femininity and glamour of fashion that I love so much.