Fab Feb Contest

The Croquis is a boutique fashion illustration company providing made-to-order sketches. You can commission a piece for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or even as a gift for yourself. Explore their products, learn about their process, and view examples at www.thecroquis.com.

The Prize!

The Croquis will be doing a custom fashion illustration portrait of one lucky prizewinner, The winner will upload their photo to be illustrated, and one of The Croquis’ New York City based, traditionally trained fabulous fashion illustrators, will render the custom croquis illustration of you! (or whomever you choose)

The final piece will be in your choice of black or white studio frame, 16"x 20"

For a chance to win:

• Become a friend of The Croquis, on Facebook and tell them what makes you so chic.

The best response will receive the beautiful and glamorous gouache croquis package!! Valued at $250.

This contest is open worldwide, from Feb 1^st Through Feb 28^th at 3pm PST.

Contact Info:
www.thecroquis.com

Twitter
http://twitter.com/thecroquis

Adorable Flickr

Have a look at this sweet Flickr spot;  It's a group of people who illustrate what they wear every day!

What did you wear today?

Images below are by Mo(Art) Deanna Staffo.

Shop Till You Drop, Aussies have taste!

Lights... Camera... FASHION!

Lights…Camera…Action…

You’re going to love the contest we’ve put together for you this month. We’re giving away three fashion in the movies themed gift baskets. Each contains a wonderful Hand Sewn Felt Mouse ornament of a fashion Guru, corresponding DVD Movie, and tin of Gourmet Popcorn to accompany your private screening.

But first, to enter; you’ll need to be your own movie director. We want to see you in action, getting your ideas on to paper. Preferably our paper. Set up your camera, and capture yourself doing what you do best- recording those fab design ideas you have swirling around your head. Here’s an example of an inspiring demo movie Katie Rodgers did for us; You do nothave to use a Hokey Croquis Sketchpad for this, you can download our templates in our ‘Freebies’ section and use them or draw your designs freehand.

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To be in the running to WIN:

1. e-mail a link to your movie, your name, mailing address and daytime contact details to contest@hokeycroquis.com. Also include a line telling us where how you heard about Hokey Croquis, your age, hobbies , job and aspirations.

Conditions of Entry
The 3 Winners of the Fashion icon gift baskets will be judged according to their presentation and their design content. Judges are looking for creativity and talent as well as a great sense of Fashion!

• Entry is open worldwide.
• Enter as many times as you like providing each entry is unique and original.
• Entries may published online at the discretion of Hokey Croquis Inc.
• Entry closes 31st January 2010 at 10am.
  

The 3 competition winners will be announced on the Hokey Croquis Blog and notified via email.

One White Dress

The Hokey Croquis Contest on the One White Dress Bridal site is coming to a close.

It's been really fun seeing these brides put together their dream ensembles, and we loved hearing how they find Hokey Croquis sketchpads to be such an indispensable tool in planning their big day,

Here are some examples of the entries we've seen so far, you can view the rest here;

Enjoy...

“The number one accessory for all fashionistas, designers and stylist - Hokey Croquis, paper inspiration for the new creed!”

“Hokey Croquis to me is somewhere I can feel free to express my creative side although I am no Picasso.”

 

“Fashion designers of the world – the Hokey Croquis really is what it’s all about.”

 

 

“Fashionflat Sketchpads are an endless piece of stationery that allows ones dreams to become a reality”