DEANNA FIRST LIVE SKETCH X RAJI & NAYAN'S WEDDING AT THE PIERRE

I had the opportunity to live sketch guests at The Pierre in NYC which overlooks the iconic Central Park for 3 hours on September 2, 2017 for client's Raji & Nayan's Wedding! I met Raji at a live sketch event a Fashion Week with Papyrus and Christie's honoring Andy Warhol in the past and was thrilled when she contacted me for artwork on her special day! 

The event was planned by the talented Sonal and Ginny of  Sonal J. Shah Events  which specializes in Indian weddings in New York, Miami and worldwide. 

The Rotuda Room at The Pierre NY

I also teamed up with Lacee Swan, another local artist where we sketched 5X7 mini illustrations throughout the night. I used copic markers mixed with crystals and gold paint to capture the elegant beauty of the gowns  and traditional sari. We started off in the Cotillion during cocktail hour before guests made their way to dinner and dancing later on in the night. My lovely intern from Kent State University, Olivia Pickard attended the event with me capture moments of this special day and further assisting me throughout the night!

Illustrations of the guests at Raji and Nayan's wedding!

I am planning on working with Sonal J. Shah Events for Weddings and Events in the near future!

Deanna First Illustrates for Christie's Luncheon celebrating YSL Accessories Book

When Christie's approached me to create life-size couture sketches to decorate their walls for the Christie's Luncheon celebrating Phaidon's new publication Yves Saint Laurent Accessories I was thrilled!

This was the first time I was creating artwork of this scale covering 3 walls in preparation for the gathering. All pieces were created with acrylic paint and charcoal painted directly onto the walls. The looks were inspired by his famous Fall 1979 collection and were intentionally painted in a black and white minimal style which evokes a sketchbook aesthetic.

Deanna First and her artwork at Christie's Auction House

Vogue

PAPYRUS X DEANNA FIRST FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS

I was thrilled to create 2 custom illustrations for The Cafe by Papyrus at New York Fashion Week! I joined forces with Angie Durbin who beautifully wrote custom phrases for attendees. My artwork was NYC themed inspired by Central Park. I used watercolor, micron and digital editing to make these pieces come to life! I live sketched guests last year at their Fashion Week pop-up so hope to be back again soon. :)