We’re so thrilled to present to you our 2011 WouldYouRockThis Holiday Gift Guide.  The WYRT Team combed through our community of fashion illustrators, publishers, and art supply e-stores to find 8 gifts that ROCK. This year we listed items ranging from $4 – $475.  We hope this guide soothes your gift giving anxiety and makes your holiday experience a little brighter. And if you’re here in New York join us for our WYRT Holiday Party, Sat 12/17.

Kinabalu  |  Print
by Anna Bours
$114
This print was inspired by the beautiful flowers Anna saw during her trip to South East Asia. Pick up a framed print in various box frame styles and matte color combinations.

City Stroll  |  Greeting Card
by Jennifer Lilya
$4.20
Looking for a fab greeting card to share your thoughts? How about this one with the cute little dog? Postcards with this fun image are also available!  Jennifer’s greeting cards are so full of energy, color, and witty titles that are sure to bring a smile : )  And if you’re in the mood to splurge check out her orginal artwork ($475).

DUMBELLE  |  Pretty Smart
by Elaine Pedlar
[Visit store for pricing]
If you have memories of playing with paper dolls growing up you’re going to heart this. These are paper dolls you can dress in different fashionable outfits.  And not only that – there are coloring pages with the images of the characters Sunny, Katie, and May that are available to color on with marker.  A mother and daughter can setup an appointment to visit the store and have their very own coloring session together. How adorable is that!!!

PAPERFASHION
by Kathryn Elyse
$20
Oh how we love Kathryn’s illustration style!!! This is a Viktor and Rolf inspired piece done in watercolor and ink with a hand signature – perfect for that cozy room with off-white walls.

Fashion Note Cards
by Edwina Owens Elliott
$20-$25
Send your next note in style. Classic and elegant can only begin to explain this collection of note cards that you can add to your stationary collection.  If you buy 3 Note Card Collections you’ll get the ‘Digital Collection’ FREE (now thru Dec 20th). And be sure to check out Edwina’s blog where she gives you examples of how to display fashion art in your home.

Instamatics [Hardcover]
by Antonio Lopez
$52
When you bring up the history of fashion illustration you gotta mention Antonio.  You’ve seen his beautiful artwork, but have you seen his inspiration? The people over at Twin Palms Publishers put together an amazing collection of photographs taken by Antonio.  In this book you will revisit the 70′s fashion scene and the people who came through his legendary New York studio.

Advanced Fashion Drawing: Lifestyle Illustration
by Bil Donovan
$23
We featured this book in the past and here it is again because it’s such a great reference book.  If you didn’t have the pleasure of being taught by Mr. Donovan over at FIT, then pick up a copy of his book for demonstrations, exercises, and insights into his wealth of knowledge and experience.  This book is not your standard issue how-to fashion illustration book.  Check it out…  you’ll see.

Fashionary X Sibling Boxset
$112
Sketch in style. Fashionary is known for their sketchbooks with body-form templates to assist fashion illustrators when they draw.  But now check out what Fashionary and Sibling have teamed up to create.  This is a special limited edition boxset that includes:Knitted iPad Pouch + Fashionary Sketchbook + Mini Knitwear Handbook. The knitted iPad pouch is patterned with Sibling’s signature red & lemon leopard print with skull graphic.

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