These Realistic Pencil Illustrations Emphasize Popular Spectacles
Jen Chae — July 27, 2013 — Art & Design
References: nabilnezzar & nabilnezzar
This set of realistic pencil illustrations by French artist Nabil Nezzar emphasizes contemporary eyewear. Titled Montures, the collection of hand-drawn portraits exhibit modelesque females sporting stylish sunglasses and glasses frames. Of the drawings include some iconic glasses by notable fashion designers; Tom Ford's circular sunglasses and Prada's retro cat's eye glasses are two of the models featured.
The drawings are like illustrated mannequins. This makes sense, since Nezzar has worked for several renowned advertising agencies and has freelanced for fashion houses like Louis Vuitton. The illustrator puts these glasses on display by shading the models in black and white while accentuating the glasses with colored pencils. Sketches have a way of exuding a whimsical aura, so perhaps they may be more effective than real life photographs in certain aspects of advertising.
The drawings are like illustrated mannequins. This makes sense, since Nezzar has worked for several renowned advertising agencies and has freelanced for fashion houses like Louis Vuitton. The illustrator puts these glasses on display by shading the models in black and white while accentuating the glasses with colored pencils. Sketches have a way of exuding a whimsical aura, so perhaps they may be more effective than real life photographs in certain aspects of advertising.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Pencil Illustrations - Opportunity for artist to explore other popular accessories or fashion items in their illustrations.
2. Contemporary Eyewear - Possibility to collaborate with eyewear brands for promotional campaigns and product catalogues.
3. Hand-drawn Portraits - Demand for personalized and unique illustrations for marketing and branding purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Illustration - Artists can leverage their skills to create customized illustrations for fashion brands and advertising agencies.
2. Eyewear - Eyewear manufacturers and retailers can collaborate with artists to create visually engaging marketing materials and showcase their products in a creative way.
3. Fashion and Advertising - Fashion houses and advertising agencies can incorporate hand-drawn illustrations in their campaigns to add a touch of uniqueness and creativity.
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