Kelly Lottahall: Watch This Artist’s Mixed Media Art Approach to Fashion Illustrations
Knowing the process behind your art makes it that much more special. We’re proud to partner with Kelly Lottahall, whose mixed media art approach to fashion illustration results in recycled, stylish creations.
“We didn’t have a lot of money to buy a ton of new clothes, so I was constantly cutting up my clothes to make them look different and fresh.” Using scraps of this leftover fabric inspired iCanvas artist Kelly Lottahall to give her old clothes yet another life — this time on canvas. Dressing hand drawn feminine figures in trendy outfits, her illustrations exude style while demonstrating the power of a more sustainable approach to creativity.
Keep scrolling to watch the artist in action and see the final products in our gallery below.
A long time lover of fashion and thrifting, Kelly begins by drawing her subjects before strategically dressing them with pieces of fabric and small accessories. She often begins with an iconic look or designer in mind, then goes to work to recreate her own visualization on canvas.
Often leaving line drawn elements as the backdrop of her creations, she blends minimalism with pops of color, style, and a glamorous edge. From reimagining pop culture scenes to recreating runway looks, she creates a unique 3D effect — one that is especially captivating to watch.
As a result, her stylish fusions of mixed media art, high fashion and recycled materials are perfect for adding sophistication and creativity to any space!
Check out our curation below to find a Kelly Lottahall print that speaks to you.
Want to see more? Click here to browse her full collection on iCanvas.