Composition in Colors

Composition in Colors (initial compositional decisions/ elements to include/grouping)

Putting all the elements together

The decision involved in the composition of the fashion drawing, both the practical decisions relating to the presentation of the garments and then the application of the principles of design and color combinations takes place.

Initial Compositional Decision

The fashion drawing is, first and foremost, an illustration. The various issues of the overall composition of the drawing a number of initial decisions have to be made about the presentation of the subject matter.

1.       The first step in the process of making of fashion drawing is first to decide design and color of the garment and the combination of the garments and the choices of accessories.

2.       Then the pose, gestures and coloring of the basic figure drawing of the croquiswith the subject of the garments.

3.       The composition of the figure or figures on the page, the background elements, skin tone, makeup and hair, objects and empty (negative space).

Once these decisions have been made then the compositional design and color elements can be considered and the drawing planned out.

Elements to Include In the Drawing- The Number of Garments and Figures

The first decision to be made about drawing is what it is to include. If a number of garments are to be illustrated then the different ways the garments can be combined has to be considered and decisions made as to which option would make for the best presentation. This often entails further decisions as to the number of figures to be included in the drawing.