FROM the keen eye and deft pen of fashion illustrator Jason Brooks comes this delightful view of Paris.
Combining drawings from several trips to the City of Light, Brooks has created a book that is part tour guide, part journal and all art. He applies his fashion sense to everyday scenes and brings a lively twist to each drawing. His choice of subtle washes and pastel shades create beautiful colour selections that provide a soothing atmosphere to each image.
The drawings are grouped together under eight different themes: Architecture, The Street, Le Café, Fashion, Shopping, Art, A to B, and La Nuit. He introduces each of these chapters with his own insights into Parisian life and culture.
Interspersed among the illustrations are Brooks' comments, which range from personal remarks on favourite spots to background information to provide some extra details for the subjects.
Paris Sketchbook by Jason Brooks (Laurence King Publishers, 160 pages) $29
