[ashana-marie]

Hi guys! Happy New Year!

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, so thank you for hanging in!

Above is my color inspiration for my SS2017...can’t wait to show you what’s next!

[keytocouture]

I am happy that thousands of students, young designers and fashion people will be able to see and study my work in every aspect of it.

Valentino Garavani (via hauteccouture)

[vogueandcoffee]

[ashana-marie]

Experimenting with draping in silk charmeuse.

[ashana-marie]

Hi, I really like your blog so far I just found it today, love your fashion illustrations! :) I was wondering what type of paper you use or feel is better for making patterns? Aside from parchment paper lol (which is what I've been using). Thanks!

Hello! Thank you.

For drafting your patterns, any paper that can give you the best length and width will work. If there is a Hobby Lobby near you I usually get banner craft paper they have on the largest roll. Make sure it is at least the length and width of your selected fabric. Hard copies of patterns are usually kept on paper called oak tag, which is a heavier stock that’s easy to hang and reuse. Hope this helps. :)

[fabcounsel]

[artchipel]

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973, Spanish)

[ashana-marie]

[ashana-marie]

💖💕👤💋💌

[ashana-marie]

Working on size 2-14 #patterns for a Dior Bustier. #fashiondesign #patternmaking

[glamour]

Never, ever confuse what happens on a runway with fashion. A runway is spectacle. It’s only fashion when a woman puts it on. Being well dressed hasn’t much to do with having good clothes. It’s a question of good balance and good common sense.

Oscar de la Renta 

[ashana-marie]

[ashana-marie]

I love drawing fashion illustrations, however I most enjoy raterizing images in photoshop & illustrator.

[southofcincinnati]

[beyondfabric]

If you don’t build your own dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs…

Tony Gaskins 

[ashana-marie]

W.T.R. (Women To the Rescue) I think that's what I'll name this collection.

[ashana-marie]

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” ― Maya Angelou

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