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Illustrators Ireland One Word Brief – Frou Frou
This is an illustration I made before Christmas but only getting around to posting it on my own site now. Illustrators Ireland members are invited to submit an illustration based on a one word brief, this time the word was “Frou Frou” – maybe that’s two words but let’s not split hairs. So the definition of Frou Frou is
froufrou [ˈfruːˌfruː]
noun
1. a swishing sound, as made by a long silk dress
2. (Clothing & Fashion) elaborate dress or ornamentation, esp worn by women
I latched onto the idea of the silk dress and combined this lovely lady hippo with a dress worn in the style of Marilyn Monroe i.e. very windy. Here she is:
I’m thinking this little lady could be a good match with Elvis Bear of “If you go down to the woods today…”
123 days ago ·
Great fun. Somehow I’ve gotten lost in my graphic design work and lost touch with having so much fun with creativity. Thanks for the little reminder of the creative crazy start I had. I have o keep in touch with that part or it won’t be very much fun.
118 days ago ·
Hi Alan
Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment. I hear ya! It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day stuff, that’s why personal projects are so important. I find the enthusiasm for doing your own pet projects can spill over to your “real” work and help with that too.
88 days ago ·
Hi Jennifer
Really enjoyed a look through your personal illustration projects. If you’re looking for another than One Word Brief could be it – it looks like you enjoyed Illustrators Ireland’s one word brief! Voting is taking place now on what The Word for One Word Brief 2013 should be and we’re looking for exceptional and unexpected responses from illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and film makers. Cast your vote on The Word here http:
//www.onewordbrief.com/theword/default.asp
Voting for The Word closes on 28th February. Responses due in by 15th May.
Hope you can take part and let co-creatives know about it too.