Deanna's Favorite @TombowUSA Sketch Products

I was thrilled with testing out a few of my favorite #gifted TombowUSA #TombowPro products for my most recent fashion illustrations! Today I’m going to walk you through a few of my most used materials that help make my visions come to life.

I love their Dual Brush Pens in in grayscale and their Mono Drawing Pens! The Dual Brush pens have a watery base which make the pens glide smoothly and fast, which are perfect for my live-sketch events. I use the shade N25 for my thick black outline on edges of my sketch after I get the outline drawn. The drawing pens come in a pack of six and all have various line qualities that are perfect for every part of creating a fashion sketch. I use size 01 and 02 for fine details like the lips, eyes and hair. The bolder outlines around body and clothing I like to use a mix of 05 and 08. They are:

• Smooth, skip-free writing and drawing

• Excellent nib strength

• Water-based pigment ink doesn't bleed through most papers

I also am obsessed with their Dual Brush Pen Portrait Set! I use them for skin tone on all my portraits. Since I do all my sketches so quickly at events I just do an accent line on the edges. This

And here is the final piece! Would love to see what you create if you end up using the #TombowUSA sets! Tag me @deanna_first + @tombowusa

Custom Matchbook Gift

starting from $75.00

'Matchbook Gift' is a custom illustration for your favorite foodie friend, bf, spouse, or personal piece! Also, “paper” is 1 Year Anniversary Gift :)

This high-quality print is printed on fine art, white cover, 270 gsm paper. Colors may vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

Next Steps: After placing an order email deanna@deannafirst.com photos references of restaurants/bakeries/bars. If you cannot find the actual matchbook send me their website link. Roughly 1-2 week turnaround time. This includes options to pick from. Since I use digital coloring the final design is printed.

*For personal use only. Artwork will be shipped in a clear cello bag backed with sturdy matte board and packed inside a protective envelope. Artwork remains the copyright of Deanna First and may not be reproduced in any way.

**Please email me directly if interested in a custom size or number of matchbooks not listed. Frame and matting not included.

Step by Step Process on blowing artwork up for Mural + Wall Art!

Blushington TSA Pop-Up “Pretty in the City” at Parker New York Hotel

Process on how to use my artwork large scale inside stores, outdoor murals, pop-ups, your nursery, bedroom and more!

1. A lot of people don’t realize that you have the option to commission me to draw a custom illustration small scale first and then have it blown life-size!

2. I submit digital options for client to pick from. I typically offer 1-2 rounds of revisions complimentary. Once we decide on the final illustration I send over a high resolution image of the artwork.

3. Depending on the agreement client's have blown my artwork as wallpaper, window displays and murals. You could also use it on postcards, business cards, gift bags or packaging. This is all discussed prior to beginning the artwork.

4. I do request references of pose, figure and backdrop before starting. This helps eliminate multiple rounds of revisions if I know exactly what client has in mind.

5. If there is a piece of artwork on my site or IG @deanna_first that I’ve already created you’ve fallen in love with - you could also have one of those pieces blown up as well.

6. This is a great option if you’re looking to make your store or building catch the attention of customers and influencers. People use the art as a backdrop for their photos and promote it on social. I do always ask that my name be credited on all artwork in fine print.

7. If interested email me at deanna@deannafirst.com

This particular event was done at Blushington inside of Parker New York Hotel. The outside and interior of the pop-up was decked out in my “Pretty in the City” sketch.

Inspiration was drawn from the busy on the go woman who is always traveling looking for a quick spot to get her hair, makeup and beauty product fix.

All of the items are TSA approved so friendly to travel with. I mean how much more convenient can it get?!