New Fabulous Fashion Illustrations Seamlessly Blend Real-Life Objects to Mimic Graceful Movement It takes serious out-of-the-box thinking to take common household foods, such as string beans and Oreos, from the cupboard to the canvas. Luckily, the creative eye of illustrator Edgar Artis sees the world differently. The artist, whose work first caught our attention earlier this year, has continued to expand his sketch collection of unconventional evening gowns. Using real-life objects as dress material—including gummy bears, seashells, kiwis, and cotton balls—he creates surprising object transformations that seamlessly blend with fashion illustrations into playful three-dimensional visions that would make any fashion lover envious. The female models Artis draws are graceful and fierce—often striking powerful balletic poses. Because Artis works with foods, flowers, and other materials that can crumble and taper, his illustrations feel alive and full of motion. It's as if the wind just fluttered through the model's gown, adding to the dynamic dimension of the work. No matter what…
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