New Icons of Fashion Illustration by Tony Glenville (Laurence King Publishers, 222 pages) $53 IN a digital world it is fascinating to see the staying power of illustration, and this group of 28 incredible illustrators shows that this art form is thriving.
At a time where computergenerated artwork has sterilized much of the creative uniqueness of original art, it is refreshing to see fashion presented through the free-flowing styles of these talented artists.
The soft colour wash Tina Berning uses to achieve her subtle shadings is contrasted by the sharp-edged line art of Piet Paris. Jenny Mortsell's detailed pencil drawings stop time with photographic perfection while Tobie Giddio lays down bold colours, drawing as much from modern art as fashion illustration to achieve an unforgettable style.
Each artist's work is presented in multiple pages with descriptions. A brief interview focused on largely the same series of questions offers up an interesting comparison between artists and their approach to work.
