http://www.worldtipsmagazine.com/2016/11/27/allied-movie-costumes/
Bafta nomination for best costumes goes to...Joanna Johnston
I had the honour last year of working on my first film with famous costume designer Joanna Johnston. Joanna has worked for the past 30 years on a huge variety of films from 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' , 'Saving Private Ryan', 'The Man from UNCLE', 'Warhorse' to name a few from her impressive CV. We worked together at Paramount's new location in Syon Lane, West London which was a huge eye-opener for me- it's another world. It was all very top secret and I had to piece together clues of the film that would unravel to become 'Allied', based on a true story. Joanna's attention to detail was incredible. I worked in awe of the amount of vintage samples of dresses, uniforms, gorgeous handbags. The watercolours of Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard were presented to the film studios in LA and used post production as promotional material.
If you haven't yet seen the film, you're in for a real treat- it's very stylish and has a very authentic feeling of that time. Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt are fantastic and the film keeps you guessing all along whether the woman he's married to, is who she claims to be!
You magazine Christmas perfume article
This was a lovely 6 page commission for The Mail on Sunday's You magazine on Xmas perfume shopping guide. It was great fun to work on, drawing character types all with Xmas themes. It was a lovely brief- the Art Director gave me a layout to work towards, giving examples of my previous work which gave me a clear idea of expectations. Having done similar for the New Year's party guide for You magazine in 2015, I hope this will be an annual tradition!
BULGARI in Selfridges
Had a wonderful time last week, drawing guests at the launch of Bulgari's latest collection.
The jewellery is absolutely stunning and pieces are based on their snake head motif. Customers were invited to try on the necklaces so they could take a fashion portrait home wearing it, perhaps to inspire a present from their loved ones (?!)
Unique Phone Covers for Christmas presents
Most of my art works are available, please fill out the contact form for enquiries and exact price- average price is £20, depending on model- ALL iPhones, ALL Samsung, Huawei, HTC and others. Please order by 16th DECEMBER for xmas delivery.
I have recently sourced new phone cases that are available in most phone models- these come in pure white boxes and gift wrapping is available (see below) They are a little more expensive than my usual line so please email me enquiries@jacquelinebissett.com for a quote.
Prices from £25-£35
Portraits are available to add to phone covers. Working from a photo, ideally a few photos, Jacqueline will paint an A3 portrait which can then be added to your phone case. Orders take up to 14 days. £100 portrait + Phone cases £20-£35 enquiries@jacquelinebissett.com
Giorgio Armani 2 live events
last week I was invited to draw customers at Armani's Sloane Street store for a sparkling evening event, attended by business women and lecturers, it was a thoroughly inspiring evening.
2 days later I found myself drawing at Fenwick of Bond St in the West End for Armani Collezioni. Customers were gifted with a framed fashion portrait by yours truly.
Vogue Japan
"A Lady's New Etiquette" - article in 'My Princess' December issue- 5 pages of illustrations
Directory of illustration no. 33
Proud to be represented in the U.S by illustration Ltd USA, featured in the new DOI (Directory of illustration) These illustrations were done for Tommy Hilfiger catwalk S/S 2016.
Westfield time lapses filmed for Portas Agency by illustration Ltd
My NEW digital fashion portraits in Paris!
Commissioned by Scarlett Entertainment for LEXUS. This was a TOP SECRET night time event- with an undisclosed location. The guests arrived by coach at Luc Besson's- Cité du Cinéma in Saint Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. This was where The Fifth Element was filmed, amongst others.My iPad Pro was linked to a screen where I drew portraits of the guests until early hours of the morning. Met some lovely guests and other 'performers' including violinists, liquid nitrogen ice cream makers and 'Tron' dancers! It was a huge corporate event with European-wide guests.
'LA's Hottest Ticket'- Variety Magazine & Women in Film and Television's celebration @ Gracias Madre
Painting @40 guests as speedily as possible last friday night in LA was my most pressured job to date! Working with LA illustrator Sunny Gu, who was also drawing like crazy. Our mission from Rue La La, sponsors of the event was to "paint each guests in 2 minutes"- we did assure the client that was impossible but we would do our best!!!
It was packed with guests from U.S tv shows such as Ariel Winter (Modern Family) Jamie King (Sin City) Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black), and many many others!
Off to LA LA Land!
I'm SO excited to be part of the Variety Magazine & Women in Film's Television Celebration at Gracias Madre in West Hollywood this friday. I shall be drawing on the spot fashion portraits of the beautiful people of LA- apparently this event is LA's hottest ticket !!!
Quick Summer update
Busy time juggling work and children- why do I always get SO much work as soon as the kids break up???!!!!!
In short- working on time lapses for large shopping centre, portraits for the Southbank Centre, packaging illustrations for room sprays to be released 2017, interviews coming up for TV, Pre-Emmy's party in LA in 2 weeks time, a top secret Paris event using my new iPad Pro end of this month...it's been hectic but really exciting stuff!
As soon as I can show images, I will!!!!
Wedding reception at Claridges for 'Private Drama' Events organiser
A fabulously elegant evening reception last friday night, working for Private Drama who also booked The Jersey Boys for the day! Caricature artist Luisa Calvo and myself worked side by side drawing the glamorous guests until midnight.
OMG.....Soooooo excited!!!!! I've just had confirmation of a live drawing event in LA
Mac no.3 event - Covent Garden
Another fabulous day drawing customers at Mac's stand alone James St store. Had a very busy and very hot day working alongside talented MUA's (only just worked out what that stood for- lol!) I think I drew nearly 40 portraits- it was crazy and full on but great fun!
Fashion Undressed at The Southbank Centre
Fashion Undressed weekend fashion workshops, giving an insight into different areas of the fashion business. I gave 2 90 minute workshops, showing students how to work from magazine tear sheets and giving tips and advice on working as a fashion illustrator.
Mac Art of The Lip Selfridges
Private Tuition
Had an interesting day in London giving private tuition to Sara Japanwalla- an experienced fashion illustrator from Dubai who wanted to fine tune her techniques. She progressed immensely from the morning and was a very quick learner- the perfect student! Sara went away with a shopping list of art equipment with tools to improve her trade.
"Art of the Lip"
Mac Cosmetics
"Art of The Lip" event
Westfield, Stratford
Customers received beautifully painted lips from Mac's makeup artists, then were invited to sit for their very own fashion portrait! The A5 artworks were taken home in a beautiful Mac folder.
I did about 30 portraits per day and met some lovely people, it was especially lovely to meet 3 young doctors, on their way home from night shift, to sleep a few hours before getting back to work! The Mac staff were great to work with, I even had my own face done by Kom- a fantastic make up artist.
