Vision

Aside from fashion design I am also passionate about studying different art mediums and techniques. I feel that my experiments with mixed media has helped refine my ways in translating my fashion design ideas more expressively onto paper. I enjoy photographing and sketching people in motion in casual settings. Through this hobby I have gained much knowledge about anatomy, which additionally contributed to my understanding of how to design and construct a garment for the best fit and movement.

Meet Chili, my neighbor's dog! I snapped a photo of him while at the park and had a good conversation with the owner.  I sketched him on a brick porch that I completely made up and added a shot of blue in the back with some imaginary dog door! It was a great learning experience, entering it into the dog show. I wish it were "Chili in the Summer" in Texas...it's too hot!!!!!

Aspiring Architect by JJL

Drive Through by JJL

By JJL

practicing and observing done by JJL

Lounge by JJL

Late Arrival by JJL

Double Bounce by JJL

I never named this one, but today I think I'll call her "Delilah". It just sounds like a perfect name for this female horse. There isn't a particular story behind this imagine, but the photo was taken by me in Texas at a random ranch that we crossed on our way to college station. Something about that girl horse and her gaze really makes this picture breathe. I think I need to work out my composition though...and lighting...definitely lighting!

All in all - this was a great time painting her and her boyfriend :3

Fashion Design Snippet

Magmatic Child (4-6x Children's wear collection with 12 looks) by JJL

Silhouette Inspiration

 Spring looks inspired by volcano eruptions that occur due to high heat pressure from earth plate collisions. Lava cools and a new surface is created with ripples of rock mixtures and various minerals. The Magmatic Child likewise is blazing and bold.---I was very inspired by woman's wear and the concept of growth and expansion. I took on more sophisticated designs for children's wear, gearing towards more of what higher end brands would do. It was a fun experiment :)

I used neutral tones and added pops of blue and red to keep it very minimalistic. I manipulated some of the printed fabrics by painting them. These are a mix of light weight knits and wovens for the spring season.

Look 1/12 by JJL

Look 1/12 by JJL

GALACTIC GIGGLES: Layette fashion art (watermarked)

I created original galaxy prints. All fabrics are 100% bamboo.

A few illustrator sketches that I designed. Hooded blanket, onesie, bib, baby shoes, diaper cover, top, and hat.

WOMAN'S WEAR

Spring

Fall

Orchestra String Instrument Inspired. My very first look book.