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Sneakypeek gets Illuminated by Illustrator Sunny Gu

So by now you know that we here at Sneakypeek have a sweet tooth for luscious fashion illustration. And on today’s menu, we’re serving up  some sartorial illustration by emerging LA illustrator Sunny Gu. Bon a petit!

Inspired by the latest in runway  hautness, Sunny illustrates designer fashion with a ridiculous attention to detail. Popping with colour and texture, Sunny’s illustrated dresses make us wish we could print them off, cut them out, laminate them and wear them to tea.

Here’s the sneakypeek.

{ Your fashion illustrations feature so many amazing labels! Which has been your favourite to draw so far? }

This is so hard to pick! I have so many favorites!

The ones I enjoyed illustrating the most are collections from Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabbana. Their designs are always gorgeous, full of amazing details, fine textures and interesting colour choices.

{ How has your illustration style evolved? }

I always see my illustrations as a work in progress. I’m learning from every piece I paint. I always hope and strive to make the next illustration better and more mature than the ones I’ve illustrated before.

I think my illustration style is more mature. Now I have more control over the mediums I use; more confidence to create the look I imagined. But the core focus is still the same – my illustrations are always full of vibrant colors, rich details and delightful feelings!

{ What techniques do you use to create your illustrations? }

For most of my illustrations, I paint in watercolor. Occasionally I use graphite or acrylic paint to render some special textures.