The Giants of 20th Century -- Jean-Philippe Delhomme and Tanyalin

Jean-Philippe Delhomme is a Frenchman who graduated from L'Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris in 1985. His first fashion illustrations were published in British Vogue and then his work appeared in a collection of publications including Vogue Nippon, Vogue Paris and House & Garden.

The style of Jean-Philippe Delhomme is described as “Precise caricatures” and “documentary with a twist” (Borrelli, 2000). Gouache is the commonly used tool of Jean-Philippe Delhomme. He usually uses soft colors to draw fluid and tentative illustrations. The latest works is a travel book for Louis Vuitton in 2013.

Tanya Ling was born in India, and grew up in Africa, the America and Britain. She worked in Paris after she graduated from St. Martins and now she lives in London and works here. Ling has drawn for Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Frank, Nylon and Zoo.

Tanya Ling draws her illustrations quickly and impulsively and she usually uses a medley of media; for instance, water color for hair and gouache for the dress. She describes her own works as “manic, emotional, full of feeling and impulsive” (Borrelli, 2000).

Here is the timeline of these two illustrators.