This is my first commission for UK magazine Photoshop Creative, sister magazine of Web Designer! I was asked to create a tutorial on how to manipulate found images of fur and hair into fabulous textures for a fashion sketch using Photoshop. Inspired by my love for vintage fashion and the current obsession with pretty feathery headbands, this is what I concocted.
Happy new year! Oh what a year 2009 has been, I can only dream of what 2010 will bring…
These are illustrations for ChickaDEE magazine Jan / Feb ‘10 issue. I created four hockey-related characters for a quiz titled “What’s Your Hockey Job?” I took the quiz and got the Coach. Hooray!
Happy Holidays! All I can say is…that’s one lucky gingerbread man. Ooh la la!
Xoxo,Wendy
Just in time for the holidays, my online shop is open!! *cue music, confetti and cake* I’m starting things off with Food Girls prints at 8.5″ x 11″ and postcard-size.
Get one, two or the whole collection! Makes a great gift for a loved one or yourself. The fun begins here: www.wendyding.com/shop
More progress on the girls, yay! This is the 4th addition to the group. One more then it’s colours and patterns time. She’s not yet complete as she’s missing hands, but she’s gettin’ there!
The last few weeks has been rather busy as I was preoccupied with client work. So, the girls have taken a slight back seat and I worked on them during my free time. I’m pleased to say the third girl is well underway!
Next, I’m thinking of adding two more figures then moving on to colour and pattern experimenting. Oh the fun to be had with those are endless.
Speaking of lingerie, the latest Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was fabulous! So many delicate and beautiful pieces, what a thrill ride of colours and patterns!
Here are some lovely photos of fall since winter is fast approaching, sigh. There’s nothing quite like a walk in the park with all the leaves strewn about like a golden path. Magical!
Pardon me for this rather late post but better late than never! These are illustrations for ChickaDEE magazine November ‘09 issue. It accompanies an article / guessing game about Africa and the materials used to build various dwellings.
I really enjoyed working in a loose sketchy fashion, glad I got the chance to work on this one. Thanks Trinh!
More progress with the Lingerie Girls! The last post may have seemed like it was one singular girl, but surprise! It’s in fact a series of multiple figures.
I’ve always been fascinated by the female form – its lines, gestures and how it’s used as a canvas for fashion and art. This stems from my love for dancing and movement. Gracefulness and vulnerability (among other emotions) is what I hope to capture. And of course, romantic frills, lace and patterns.
The series is in colour but for the meantime I’m going to focus on the line quality and getting the girls’ essence just right. More to come!
Dessert Blog
This tutorial called for a scrapbook-inspired blog design, so of course I based it on one of my fave topics: dessert! Doodles of frilly cupcake paper and sprinkles topped with a candy cane border added the finishing touch. Mmm what I would give for some creme brulee right now…