In keeping with my theme of this year (spending less!!) I have been trying to MAKE some more meaningful and special gifts for the important people in my life. For a certain very special friend’s 21st I decided to make a custom fashion collage illustration. 

The starting point for the work was one of her most recent modeling photos, with a super cute pose (I felt the hand made for a fun focal point). I created a totally different “dress” out of tiffany green – to keep in theme of the 21st. I used my regular method of base photograph, collage and illustration to create a new peice just for her! 

I would love to hear what you guys have made for gifts this year?