Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app
Continue in app Continue in browser

Add post form topAdd Post
Tooltip close

The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here.

I Create Fashion Illustrations Inspired By Travel And Nature
User submission
5
876

I Create Fashion Illustrations Inspired By Travel And Nature

ADVERTISEMENT

My name is Darsie and I am an artist. I create fashion illustrations inspired by travel and nature. Using materials such as gems, glass, fabrics and stones, I enjoy adding a unique touch. The importance of eco-fashion also resonates with me.

Sometimes I use delicate vintage pieces and jewels – I love the idea of threading a story within a story. Travelling to places such as Thailand and India, elements of a place are delicately painted and captured in one piece.

More info: darsieandthread.com

RELATED:

    Embroidered silk

    A visit to India allowed me to visit a tailor’s atelier. It was fascinating watching the artisans patiently stitching embroidery. I chose a russet-hued silk to stitch onto paper.

    Stitched chiffon and velvet

    The beautiful embellished fabric inspired me to decorate chiffon, adding my own touch. Sewing with the machine adds a subtle dimension, with no two stitch lines being the same.

    Bindi motif

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Pretty bindis at the bazaar reminded me of miniature motifs found upon beautiful dresses. There’s such rich colour and splendour in Indian fashion.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Grand Temple mosaic

    On a trip to Thailand, the mosaics at the Grand Palace were so intricate and captivating.

    Beaded pattern

    This interpretation took days to complete, with glass seed beads adhered by hand. I wanted to embody an element of motifs, with pockets of colour.

    Waterfall glass shards

    A busy day in the studio, a glass frame was accidently knocked to the floor and ended up shattering. Carefully holding the broken shards, they reminded me of draping pleats. A cascading waterfall in Koh Chang inspired the shards of glass to form flowing water.
    When life gives you broken glass…keep on creating! Inspiration strikes in the unlikeliest of situations. There’s a beauty in adapting and seeing something from a new perspective.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Bird of paradise flower

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Inspired by exotic florals seen on the island.

    Pleated shell skirt

    Shells sourced from the beach in Thailand were perfect as a draping skirt.

    Verdant escape

    The still waters are captured, with faceted gems add detail.

    Climbing petals

    I wanted to mimic the effect of the beautiful flowers on a minuscule scale. Free-machining, which involves creating continuous threaded stitches, formed textured petals. Growing foxglove in the garden, their gently towering stems climb the fabric with every stitch.

    Autumnal lily

    ADVERTISEMENT

    The importance of eco-fashion resonates with me. ‘Sometimes I use quality vintage pieces and jewels – I love the idea of threading a story within a story.’ Little charms can serve as miniature bags or decoration at hand.

    Sparkling woods

    ADVERTISEMENT

    It was such a stunning landscape. Imagine strolling through in the magic of a sparkling Elie Saab gown!

    876views

    Share on Facebook
    Darsie Patel

    Darsie Patel

    Author, Community member

    Read more »

    Artist - Fashion & Art entwined

    Read less »
    Darsie Patel

    Darsie Patel

    Author, Community member

    Artist - Fashion & Art entwined

    What do you think ?
    Add photo comments
    POST
    Kimberly Grau (Red Moth Art)
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked these alot, my favorite were the ones using fabric and embellishments. The illustrations themselves were also very pretty.

    Kimberly Grau (Red Moth Art)
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked these alot, my favorite were the ones using fabric and embellishments. The illustrations themselves were also very pretty.

    You May Like
    Related on Bored Panda
    Related on Bored Panda
    Trending on Bored Panda
    Also on Bored Panda