It seems that illustrators are going mad for watercolors these days. These lovely, enigmatic black-and-white drawings and watercolor illustrations are made by Swedish fashion illustrator Cassandra Rhodin.
I really dig the 1920s style with a good twist of gloom--or perhaps it's just the black and white silent movie vibe--that these characters seem to evoke. Anyhow, Miss Rhodin has a great talent here, which I hope to see much more of--perhaps through a commercial career as a fashion/ industrial illustrator?
Gloomy Fashion Illustrations
Cassandra Rhodin's Watercolors Mix 1920s Style and Sadness
Trend Themes
1. Watercolor Fashion Illustrations - The growing popularity of watercolor illustrations in fashion and design presents an opportunity for new artists and designers to experiment with the medium and create unique styles and textures.
2. Sad Fashion Illustrations - Illustrators are exploring the emotions of sadness, melancholy, and gloom in fashion illustrations, creating a new trend for fashion designers to explore more abstract and emotional styles.
3. 1920s-inspired Fashion Illustrations - The trend of 1920s-inspired fashion illustrations creates an opportunity for fashion designers to revisit a classic style and find modern interpretations and applications for this distinct aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Illustration - The fashion illustration industry can capitalize on the growing trend of watercolor and sad illustrations by exploring new styles and techniques and collaborating with fashion designers to create unique and emotionally engaging visuals for their collections.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can incorporate the trend of 1920s-inspired illustrations and infuse the melancholic and somber emotions to their collection as well with an aim to create a unique story and interpretation for their brand that resonates with their customers.
3. Art and Design Education - Art and design curriculums can encourage students to experiment with different mediums to create emotionally charged illustrations that appeal to an array of businesses beyond traditional fashion and design industries.