Je Suis Britney Combs
My work balances feminine themes with a fresh, contemporary style.
Occupation: Fashion Illustrator and Designer
Instagram: @BritneyCombs
Website: britneycombs.com
Where were you born?
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Where do you live now?
All over! I travel frequently for work, but I maintain a studio in Cincinnati.
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
My work balances feminine themes with a fresh, contemporary style.
Why do you do what you do?
My job combines art, fashion, and technology. I love that I can utilize a skill and have it reflect a company's aesthetic. Not to mention working in my field leaves room for a lot of different projects in the fashion and graphic design world. There's a lot of collaborating and diversity in my work.
What inspires you?
Anything and everything, but I'm particularly interested in the beauty industry as of late. I've been drawing fashion figures for as long as I can remember, it's nice to work on close up illustrations depicting different beauty looks and focusing on the different features of the face and hair. You can really get into creating a person and defining things like their eye shape, their lips, and their unique characteristics. It's like matching a person to the theme of the brand. It's fun!
Describe your personal style.
Feminine and simple-sexy. Something that embraces femininity, but isn't exactly "girly". I like little black dresses and fitted tops. I'm really loving off-the-shoulder right now. Most of my clothing items are just flat color. A pop of lace or some delicate jewelry is enough to be eye-catching. I love Self-portrait for the brand's very modern, but delicate, take on lace.
Your ultimate must-have.
LBDs--one for day/work events, one for going out!
What superpower would you have and why?
To fly. I'd fly straight to Cancun for the blue water and authentic tacos.
What is next for you?
Youtube! Aside from client work, the next thing on my table is a youtube channel featuring clips from my live sketch events, travels, and tutorials on fashion sketching. I'll also be collaborating with a few brands in the fall.
Je Suis Alina Zamanova
The emotions I put in creating every artwork, it is very energetic and colorful, ugly and beautiful at the same time.
Occupation: Artist / Fashion Illustrator
Instagram: @alina_zamanova
Where were you born?
Ukraine
Where do you live now?
Pretty much everywhere, I travel a lot to meet new people and do more cool creative projects, but my boxes are now in Ukraine, Kiev.
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
The emotions I put in creating every artwork, it is very energetic and colorful, ugly and beautiful at the same time.
Why do you do what you do? It is freedom to me, the way I live now and work freelance is priceless time to me and I am enjoying every second of it. I love to see when people react with their art inspired by mine, for example loads of makeup artists recreate my artworks in their work- it is magnificent!!!
What inspires you?
A lot of contemporary artists, make up artists, illustrators and producers. Old movies about the artists such as Egon Schiele or Frida Kahlo. Also the understanding that we live one live and there is no need to plan your future every second, instead you must enjoy the present moment, that is what keeps me going on.
Describe your personal style.
Comfortable with a bit of punk rock touch.
Your ultimate must-have.
White Linen Shirt, leather jacket, BOOTS
What superpower would you have and why?
I would be able to turn into mermaid and live under the sea, because I am kind of obsessed with mermaids all my life.
What is next for you?
I am waiting for the project from very AWESOME creative person that lives in NYC, and I think we are gonna rock it and I can't wait to work with her ..it was a life dream and it is coming to life hopefully.
Je Suis Atou
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Occupation: Illustrator/ Fashion designer Instagram: @atoudesign
Where were you born?
Taipei, Taiwan
Where do you live now?
I am based in Taipei, Taiwan.
I have lived in England for my Master's degree in Design Management.
In one sentence what is unique about your work?
Stay naive and never grow up
Why do you do what you do? Sewing machine is my childhood toy. It's only natural to me to be a designer and an illustrator. I feel most happy and content when focusing on creative process.
What inspires you?
Interesting stuffs, happy smiles, vivid color, little things and traveling.
Describe your personal style. Delightful and fun
Your ultimate must-have.
Smile
What superpower would you have and why?
I'm happy with what I am now. If so, I'd like to fall asleep in one second.
What is next for you?
Keep creating more exciting projects.
I know macro trends and the connection between macro trends and fashion. Feminism and multiculturalism are one of those macro trends which I demonstrate in my art.