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Blog by London Fashion Illustrator Elyse Blackshaw:
Thoughts, behind the scenes and updates


Fashion Illustration Exhibition in London!
Experience the energy of London Fashion Week through expressive fashion illustration in Elegance in Refusal, my latest exhibition of artworks at Bleur Gallery.
Elyse Blackshaw
Sep 252 min read


Illustrated Adventures in Lisbon: A Personal Travel Diary + Editorial Art Series
A visual diary blending photography and Procreate sketches to capture Lisbon’s charm: the daily hunt for pastéis de nata. Part of my ongoing travel illustration work, created with an editorial storytelling approach.
Elyse Blackshaw
Jul 222 min read


Why Messy Fashion Illustration is not a mistake - it's a response.
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, it's no surprise that fashion illustration is shifting... becoming looser, messier, more expressive.
Elyse Blackshaw
Jun 222 min read


Graduate Fashion Week 2025: Highlights from GFW
Explore the best fashion illustrators of Graduate Fashion Week 2025!
Elyse Blackshaw
Jun 184 min read
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