Je t'aime Belle

If you didn't read the February 2013 Elle here's a high- light: Naomi Campbell photoshoot. The picture on the left isn't from that spreadsheet but I'll bet my eyes Alexander McQueen wished it was. Picture Naomi in a black honey- comb hat, black lace jacket, black corset, and a short ruf- fled peplum skirt. Now add a cerulean falcon guard and voilà you have this magnifique masterpiece by Nabil Nezzar who has made a career out of being inspired by the innate beauty of women and creating chic illustrations that pay homage to women's fashion design.

As an art fanatic my eyes went wide with awe when I saw this was not digital. Nabil uses a variety of media - graphite, colored pencils, water colors, and markers - to create realistic renders that emphasize  the glamour of the feminine form. This isn't just art anymore, this is a bold display of affection for women. A declaration that you are beautiful no matter the clothes you wear, a sentiment every fashion designer should strive for. You don't have to wear this to be beautiful but in these garments your inner diva is going to rock someone's red carpet.  


That's probably why I love this and Nabil's other work so much. His technique really brings art to life and because it captures the beauty of women it resonates with something deep inside. Not only that, this piece is of Naomi Campbell (an inspiration for women everywhere) wearing Alexander McQueen (Nabil's fave fashion designer). That pose, the color, every stroke is in the right place. The cerulean falcon guard is absolutely stunning, and stands out atop the black and white render, adding another dynamic to the piece. It tells the story of a supermodel shielding herself as she transforms into a super heroine, prepping herself for the cameras that will relay her image so she can inspire everyone. I suppose this is really one of a kind art because when I talked to Nabil I felt like I was talking to a fashion designer or someone with an amazing grasp of the intricacies of women's fashion. Which makes sense since Nabil hails from France, fashion capital of the universe.


Dear Diary

I was browsing the web when I came across what I'd like to call "Naomi Campbell in Cerulean Falcon." click here, click there and I found that Nabil's Diary Collection represents all the art he makes in a single day between series. It's so he can stay active, inspired, and keep me mesmerized by his craft. It's new art. Everyday. I pinned, bookmarked, liked, shared his behance page. Did some more browsing and did the same to his personal website and etsy page. Yes. Nabil sells some of his original pieces on Etsy or you can send him an email because he also does commissions.

                                    

Those are two of my fave items Nabil's selling either on Etsy or personal website. but I'm hoping I talked him into s6 because I really want his prints on a shirt. My inner diva wants to feel glamorous.