The Fine Lines Of Fashion
Naecia Dixon with her illustrations "I am not a word person," said Naecia Dixon, a fashion illustrator, who plays with forms, colours, and figurines and expresses her emotions through myriad strokes than the defined shapes of letters and sentences. The fine lines that define fashion illustration, according to Dixon, are a work of art. "This form has principle elements of art," she said. "I am still a raw talent. I have so much to learn." The difference, according to her, is that in fashion illustration, the subjects are the clothes and the accessories, which become the focal point and have intricate details. In simpler terms, fashion illustration is the communication of fashion that can be expressed through drawing, painting, or illustration. Detailing is the key in getting the best results. "Fashion is a tough industry; it is very competitive," said Dixon, who is self-taught and dreams of taking this natural talent from paper to t