Last month, I had the great opportunity working with Maybelline New York for a few projects. It was an amazing experience because team Maybelline was so professional and wonderful to work with. They gave me clear directions so the whole process was quick and smooth, filled with joy :-)

Invitation design for their private party for social influencers. Beautiful calligraphy by my lovely friend kristara

Invitation design for a private party at the Hamptons! Beautiful calligraphy by my lovely friend kristara

A new york skyline illustration/design on water bottle branded by Maybelline for social influencers. The design only allows 6 colors due to printing request. 

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Until next time,

Rongrong

Hi everyone!

I recently did a time-lapse fashion sketch inspired from a July 4th outfit idea. I name my character girl Vanessa, she is a 20 something girl fresh out college live in NYC, maybe she works as a fashion editor and writes her style blog on the side? This July 4th weekend she is going to join some of her friends for a rooftop barbecue party!  What do you think she should name as, what is her story in your imagination? 

The whole quick fashion sketch took about 30 mins. 

What tools I use?

Paper : I use Borden & Riley #120 Bristol Pad. You can buy it here  

Pen: Copic Markers. I bought most of them from art supply store! Especially when I travel, I love visit local art stores, I always find something fun!!  I also use Prismacolor pencils for final outline and highlight. 

Now here comes the video, it is a little bit bright. I will make more adjust when I record next time:-)

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Hope you like the video and please feel free comment below if you like to see more videos. Join the tribe sign up the newsletter to make sure never miss the next tutorial! Meantime, Let us connect on Instagram where I share daily sketches!

Happy July 4th!

Rongrong

A few weeks ago, I had a wonderful opportunity to work with one of my dream clients-Chanel. It was doing a 5-hour long live sketch event for their beauty boutique opening as part of the celebration of Saks fifth reopening in The Galleria.

I was extremely excited when I got their call! I could not believe it was real?! I had sketched so many Chanel make ups, bags, collections and this time was for real! I really appreciate this opportunity and I hope this will not be the last time I work with Chanel!

Here are some photos from the event, hope you enjoy! If you want to receive one of your own custom sketches, please stay connect on Instagram, I travel to different cities for brands’ events. So maybe one day, I will show up in your city! Let’s hope :-) 

How cute those champinge girls! My outfit is from Asos.

Love her smile! Chanel lipstick is a must have!

Beautiful mom, beautiful daughter!

She is a huge Chanel fan! We agreed that when in doubt, choose Chanel!

My lovely Houstonian girl! She came to meet me at the event and also bought my phone case through etsy shop!

She is the sister of the girl above! She also has a phone case from my shop:-)

I love doing live sketch event! As a fashion illustrator, not only because I can meet many people from all over the world who are inspiring me so much to create, but also I feel so lucky that they spend time from their busy schedule to sit down and allow me to draw them. My calling is to make people smile and happy through my art which I keep it in the bottom of my heart every time I draw!

Thank you for taking time to read this post!! I do not post blog often, but I am quite addicted to Instagram:-) Please stay in touch! 

Life is beautiful, let us draw from it!

Rongrong