Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
It's quite a good day!
Ok ,I am having a mint chocolate ice cream, good Chili wine and celebrating my 24 editorial pages on http://www.kismetmagazine.us/february_issue_usa_2010/february_issue_usa_2010.html
And you can join my Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/pa
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Yes! Finally I can upload pictures!!!
Ok, thanx to my friend Maris who had really cool blog as well http://styleshanghai.blogspot.com/
I can use internet in China without worries:) And of course thanx to this proxy. So if you are in China or elsewhere , you can install and use it for free. It just made my day, seriously! Finally i can use blogger, facebook, twitter, youtube etc like normal human being:))
And another great news - blogger and fashion illustrator Iullia Stanecu published interview about me and my illustrations over there http://iulias.tumblr.com.
I wont repeat my illustrations, cause you have seen them, but here is interview, originally published on http://iulias.tumblr.com. Instead I have a new illustration Bella :
Enjoy this precious guest post of Ladiga Baiba and her stunning fashion illustrations with Chinese smell!
Ladiga Baiba’s Brand
Two years ago I moved to Shanghai to work as a fashion design lecturer at Raffles Design Institute. Most of the time I was teaching fashion drawing and sketching so I had to practice a lot. I couldn’t stop drawing even after getting back home so this is how I actually realized that I really love fashion illustration. So far I was more into fashion design and styling which still remains my favorite things as well. I am still trying to improve and find my true signature style.
The Creative Process and the Inspiration
I love to use fashion magazines as a source of inspiration. For sure life model would be so much better, but I have done it a lot during my study years. So right now I need just inspiring shot and most of the time result has nothing to do with my final piece cause I improvise a lot. It can be an eye catching pose or color combination or deep, intelligent look. And I live in China right now and it’s like being in a movie nonstop.
I love to start straight with ink brush and gel ink pen or markers. I have realised that using lead pencil at first can ruin some spontaneous, fresh and light feeling so i try to avoid using it or I just use it to sketch some main lines. But sure, for beginners lead pencil is a must.
Art Academy and Skills
Well, I’ve studied drawing and painting since I was ten and this is great background for my illustrations. Since 5th grade I knew I want to study at Art Academy of Latvia. First I thought I would like to be painter, but I got scared of a bit snobbish situation in Latvian Art scene. My parents are not artists so I had this silly idea that coming from artist family is a must to become successfull painter. So I did fashion instead and will never regret it cause during my studies I got it all - painting and drawing classes where tough by most talented artists from my country and I could create my fashion design collections as well. Drawing, painting and fashion design skills are a plus for any fashion illustrator, cause just realistic drawing won’t do a thing - we love to stretch and stylize figure.
The Fashion Illustration Career
I am truly happy that I found my way to fashion illustration, but I still want to continue with fashion styling and design as well. I have a great plans!
But what I really enjoy about fashion illustrations is that this market is less snobbish and more down to earth than fashion design - no drama, money or dirty games involved. True talent really shines and you just simply can’t fake it!
And one of the best things about fashion illustration - I can create new illustrations every day, almost everywhere without any worries about investments.
Continuous Success
I still consider myself as a beginner in a fashion illustration field. I launched mywebsite where I mainly showcase my illustration only last November. Few month ago I opened my Etsy shop as well and got my first costumers.
And so far I am doing quite well - I am selected as one of nominees for Iconique Societás Awards, actually both categories - illustration and styling.
My illustrations will be published on Kismet Magazine February issue and I hope this year I will get my firsts big clients and hopefully exhibitions as well.
Selling Illustrations Online
In fact selling my work isn’t that important at the moment, I am just enjoying creating process and still getting quite fascinated from the fact that people really like my work. But sure, it makes me very happy if somebody is ready to pay for it, I mean - I must be doing something right! So hopefully one day I can buy that house and live happily ever after from just selling my art.
Promotion
As a beginner I am spending more time on creating new stuff than promoting my work and finding clients, but Internet is my best companion for self promotion.
Internet - my website, blog and just started my Facebook fan page. Perhaps I should do something more, but that’s just a question of time. During the Christmas I made and sent a present for some agencies, magazines and friends - my fashion illustration calendar “Splashes 2010” and it got a really good response.
Ladiga Baiba’s Dreams for The Next Two Years
Hope my work will get published in one of those amazing fashion illustration books and I will get editorials in fashion magazines, get more recognition, join some cool agency and to have a few exhibitions under my belt. I also plan to improve a lot, so that is why I am going to start already this month Chinese wash & ink paint or shui-mo hua classes here in Shanghai, so I can learn new techniques and combine them with my style.
Some Advices for Aspiring Fashion Illustrators
Draw every single day, every moment and everything you find inspiring challenging. Drawing from life is your best teacher. Be critical to your self, cause not every illustrations is going to be your masterpiece, so be selective. Ask your friends for comments and suggestions. Don’t copy others and listen to your self. Be informed what is going on in this field and learn how to promote your self. Choose your favorite media and find your unique style that will stand out! Good luck!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
It seems I have to close this blog.........
Because of F&^*() Chinese goverament has blocked it and I simply CAN' T UPLOAD ANY PICTURES OVER THERE!!!! It makes me super sad....
Friday, January 22, 2010
I am back!
So it's been a while
I am back in Shanghai and I was not really able to post anything on my blog because:
1) Internet sites like blogger, wordpress, facebook, twitter, youtube etc, are simply banned her in China and to use them I have go through some special sites and it is simply annoying and unfair, cause Chinese version of BlogSpot http://www.blogspot.com.cn/ is working!
2) My Mac book died! After 1,5 years of using it I have been to Apple service for five times (normally it is top case broken charger) but this time it was mother plate. And they asked me to pay for the cracked top case and charger replacement (it happened by it self once again). It is just crazy, because I have bought Apple care so it suppose to be for free. So I just suggest to all of you, who has the same problem, post photos of your this flickr group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/crackedmacbook/pool/
And this link is really useful:
http://www.lawyerseek.com/Practice/Consumer-Protection-C21/Macbook-Cracks-P186/
„There have been reports of cracking at the interface of the keyboard and the computer case, and Apple has not consistently provided repair or replacement for these cracked laptops.
Seeger Weiss LLP is investigating claims of Macbook laptop cracks for a potential class action lawsuit. If you have a Macbook that has cracked, and you would like to speak with an attorney regarding your potential rights please fill out the contact form ...“
3)I move in a new flat. And it is really lovely! I am shearing it with nice french couple andf later one they will switch with french designer. But the best thing about this appartament is – we have a private rooftop so this summer is going to be just amazing!
4)And I am teaching again so I am supper busy. But its fun to be in Shnaghai aagin so I will try to post more often about my life over there and new illustrations for sure!
I am back in Shanghai and I was not really able to post anything on my blog because:
1) Internet sites like blogger, wordpress, facebook, twitter, youtube etc, are simply banned her in China and to use them I have go through some special sites and it is simply annoying and unfair, cause Chinese version of BlogSpot http://www.blogspot.com.cn/ is working!
2) My Mac book died! After 1,5 years of using it I have been to Apple service for five times (normally it is top case broken charger) but this time it was mother plate. And they asked me to pay for the cracked top case and charger replacement (it happened by it self once again). It is just crazy, because I have bought Apple care so it suppose to be for free. So I just suggest to all of you, who has the same problem, post photos of your this flickr group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/crackedmacbook/pool/
And this link is really useful:
http://www.lawyerseek.com/Practice/Consumer-Protection-C21/Macbook-Cracks-P186/
„There have been reports of cracking at the interface of the keyboard and the computer case, and Apple has not consistently provided repair or replacement for these cracked laptops.
Seeger Weiss LLP is investigating claims of Macbook laptop cracks for a potential class action lawsuit. If you have a Macbook that has cracked, and you would like to speak with an attorney regarding your potential rights please fill out the contact form ...“
3)I move in a new flat. And it is really lovely! I am shearing it with nice french couple andf later one they will switch with french designer. But the best thing about this appartament is – we have a private rooftop so this summer is going to be just amazing!
4)And I am teaching again so I am supper busy. But its fun to be in Shnaghai aagin so I will try to post more often about my life over there and new illustrations for sure!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Magazines online
As I am traveling quite often and just love fashion & lifestyle magazines ,but it's just impossible to carry them with me ( thanx to 20 kg luggage allovance) I am allways happy to find new ways to read or just use photos for inspiration online. Here are my favorite online magazine sources,but maybe u know some more:
http://issuu.com
Explore a world of publications by people and publishers alike. Collect, share and publish in a format designed to make your documents look their very best.
http://patrimoine.jalougallery.com/
http://issuu.com
Explore a world of publications by people and publishers alike. Collect, share and publish in a format designed to make your documents look their very best.
http://patrimoine.jalougallery.com/
More than 200,000 pages of pages of fashion magazines since 1921 available for free!
On this site you can view the full pages of fashion magazines 1921 to 2007 like Officiel, Officiel Hommes, Jalouse, L'Optimum, the Journal
As I can read Russian as well this one is quite ok
http://www.zinio.com
This is more prieview style
http://rrut.com/ulitmate-list-to-download-free-e-books/
This one is more for books
This is more prieview style
http://rrut.com/ulitmate-list-to-download-free-e-books/
This one is more for books
Monday, December 28, 2009
I want, I want,I want -New Age of Feminine Drawing
This illustration book - The age of Feminine Drawing I bought this april in Tokyo and I think it is one of the best illustration books ever and I absolutely love it! And fo my big surprise there is second edition- The New Age of Feminine Drawing, still on a waithing list on Amazon, but I just can't wait!!!
" Highlighting the prevalence and importance of the female hand in our modern culture, The Age of Feminine Drawing showcases works from some of the most talented male & female artists in the world whose work underscores this influence and is certain to leave a lasting imprint on their respective fields."
" Highlighting the prevalence and importance of the female hand in our modern culture, The Age of Feminine Drawing showcases works from some of the most talented male & female artists in the world whose work underscores this influence and is certain to leave a lasting imprint on their respective fields."
| The New Age of Feminine Drawing |
| (The Age of Feminine Drawing No. 2) |
| The New Age of Feminine Drawing demonstrates clearly how and why illustration in fashion has made an amazing comeback. Having virtually reached saturation point, photography is no longer the all-powerful medium of creativity, and has once again given way to the age old art of drawing. |
BTW I am in Amsterdam again, just for one amazing week, before i head to Shanghai and today I saw really cool shop/exhibition "Pets Shop" by Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) and I really loved Martine Johanna's ilustrations.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
I have been to Avatar's Moon Pandora!!!
I just got home from very inspiring and must see movie Avatar (3D) Huh, everything was great - amazing colors, effects and cute bluish aliens ( I really feel like drawing them)...but you know what - I have seen it before, cause I have been to Avatar's Moon Pandora !
Where? In China! Remember those floating cliffs with some trees on the top?
Well that is in Zhang Jia Jie National Forest Park, Hunan province, I visited it this summer. Really impressive:
Where? In China! Remember those floating cliffs with some trees on the top?
Well that is in Zhang Jia Jie National Forest Park, Hunan province, I visited it this summer. Really impressive:
This cliff is the one on the poster and main object in the movie( just the bottom part chopped off) 
There is Mother Nature created bridge also used in the movie Avatar
and most of us were wearing blue raincoats or even pants like this chinese kid I met, so this is where they got inspiration for blue color, hah
Me and my Avatar dressed like it should be on the Moon Pandora:)
Friday, December 18, 2009
What I want for Christmas...
Ok, normaly I don't post "things I am wearing or I would love to wear" but this thing is so cool and Christmas is coming, so, please, somebody, get me one of these - Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci headband, only 500$ and you can purchase available only at Maxfield's in L.A. huh:) Noone? What a surprise...Poor me...
Ok, January 2nd I am going back to Shanghai, hope Chinese fake/copy masters will prepare one for me for normal price:) CAAANT WAIT!
Image credit:
http://lefashionimage.blogspot.com/
http://jakandjil.com/blog/
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Illustration is blossoming says The New York Times
Oh I really loved this article by by Ruth La Ferla of The New York Times. That is exactly why I love illustration so much - photographs start to look too similar, boring and fashion illustration is our great great future cause it is a unique and fresh way to show fashion.
“Illustration is suddenly blossoming a little,” said Robert W. Richards, the curator of “The Line of Fashion,” an exhibition of fashion drawings last spring at the Society of Illustrators in Manhattan. The form’s stylized graphics and distinctive hand have drawn admirers.
Anyone with a cellphone camera can become a paparazzo of sorts, documenting the crowd at a fair like Basel, noted Laird Borrelli, the author of “Fashion Illustration by Fashion Designers.” “But an illustrator can capture its poetry, document its mood or energy — those are subtle things that evoke something more than mere attendance.”
Despite boosts from technology, and Photoshop in particular, “photographs are beginning to look alike,” Mr. Richards said. That is partly because: “a camera can only see what it sees. In contrast, an illustrator can add to what he sees. He can make a skirt billow or hair flow more fiercely in the wind.”
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/fashion/03ROW.html?_r=1
lovelovelove!
FRESH
10 more days in supercool Latvia( its around -10 degrees) and I am on my way to celebrate New Year in Amsterdam and after that, back to Shanghai, China and work..
After all three month of doing almost nothing and just exploring a few European countries was quite nice idea:)
Ok, now I have some work to do - www.kismetmagazine.com asked me to create 8 fashion spread pages (and I am super exited about that) so I decided top create new fashion illustrations especially for this online magazine.
Friday, December 11, 2009
CHRISTMAS PROMO ON MY ETSY STORE!Buy any 2 prints and choose any 3rd print for free.
CHRISTMAS PROMO! Buy any 2 prints and choose any 3rd print for free(including calendar!)!*(
*Offer is not valid for prints under 22USD.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladiga
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Briefing- my favourite Latvian band leader Kristina wearing my fashion design
Last Saturday I finaly saw them perfoming live in Riga@ Dirty Deal Cafe. Ok, first time was a few years ago, when The Briefing played live for my fashion show Nina Japan edition( I presented that fashion collection aslo in Tokyo, Japan, 2007). And that was just amazing and very special!
Poster design: André Schubert
A bit of history:"The Briefing is five musicians from Latvia based in the city of Liepaja. The band exists from 2002. Their music is a mix of jazz, funk, rock and pop elements with electronic sounds and expressive beats. Some critics compare their music style to such bands as Moloko and Bjork. The band live performances perfectly fit driving dance club atmosphere filled with power that comes from drum' />
The voice you hear over the music of The Briefing belongs to Kristina who is a lead vocalist as well the author of the lyrics. All songs are in English. Kristina writes about everything that comes to her mind, that’s why the lyrics sometimes are ironic and funny. She performs with a lot of passion. You can just feel those different characters created by the songs by watching her dancing and singing on the stage. Before writing new lyrics for a new song, the goal is always the same - the lyrics and music has to go side by side creating a new emotional experience. The biggest Latvian Daily press "Diena" has called them as one of the most progressive Latvian jazz bands, but now the band is moving closer to a more alternative feel in their sound."
Source :
http://www.myspace.com/thebriefing
http://www.thebriefing.lv/
I really hope they ll have great future and success with their new album Remixed Thoughts, presented last Saturday.
http://www.lellealternatiiv.ee/Lelle_Alternatiiv_08_The_Briefing.avi Is nice video from their concert during music festival Lelle Alternatiiv in Estonia
BTW I saw french electro AIR this week@Riga, too. Those french boys still rock !
Ok I am on my way to prepare for my trip to Rome-little present for my family:) Yeah, I am nice, I know hah..
Saturday, December 5, 2009
CALENDAR 2010 SPLASHES
This is my calendar for year 2010! All illustrations are from my fashion illustration serie SPLASHES!
Available at my etsy store http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35972246 or if you are my friend- for free:)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
OK, I AM EXITED EVEN MORE!!! I am Iconique Societás Awards nominee as a stylist, too!
Photo: Yocky Zhang
Stylist: Baiba LadigaMake up: Donnie Huang
Garments: Baiba Ladiga(Latvia), Tom Gōbels(Belgium). Marmelade(Russia), Raffles Design Institute FD( Shanghai)
Models: Veronika, Darina, Linda
Location: Shanghai, China
http://www.iconique.com/awards/gallery.php?gallery=53
From four selected stylists I really like Ashburn Eng as I ve seen his work at http://www.behance.net/AshburnEng
But once again-i hope i win hahah!:)
Monday, November 30, 2009
YEAH!!!! *#%!$!*()_*&^##$!!! I am selected as Iconique Societás Awards nominee!!!!
That's just really really supercool! I am very exited! I am so inspired and ready to create new stuff ( especially after my trip to Paris&Amsterdam) so I've some work to do already tomorrow!
From the other nominees I really like Wang Youyi fashion illustrations, she combines http://www.wangyouyi.com/. She does what I planed to do during my two year stay in China ( study Chinese painting, but I was too lazy or something, ok:) - she uses Chinese traditional Ink painting to create her really stunning fashion illustrations. They look a bit like 60-ties combined with 90-ties, but technically-adorable!
Here are my favourite pieces from Wang Youyi:
Ok now lets hope I win!
p.s Iconique.com was recently voted one of the top 10 online fashion magazines in the world!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Things I hate...or cheating
David Downton Jasmin Fuhr
I mean I love David Downton illustrations, but I really hate copy cats or plagiarism...
But in general I find Jasmin' s http://www.jasminfuhr.com/ illustrations more similar to amazingly talanted Tina Berning(http://www.tinaberning.de/ ( both from Berlin), but I am not interested in further investigation...Cause there is another girl who likes David Dawnton illustrations so much that she is even selling her interpretations(?)
David Downton Jessica from Philadelphia
David Downton
And both-Jessica and Jasmin likes this David Downton portrait of supermodel Erin
Ok my dirty job is done, normaly i don't care but I find it quite bad to sell or present as part of your portfolio somebodys else work...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I am going to PARIS-TOMORROW!!! À bientôt!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
ICE
Just returned from weekend trip to Rotterdam, Utrecht and some small villages in Holland, Fashion exibition Art of Fashion in Rotterdam was quite cool and definitely must-see for every fashionista , but sometimes the concept was not clear.
http://www.boijmans.nl/en/7/calendar/calendaritem/171
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Something about me, myself and I
Ok, so behind my work there is me. So I participated in a very cool photo project 100 after 10 back in Riga, Latvia last month.
The idea behind 100 after 10 is very simple - to take pictures of 100 young people in
their usual surroundings now and after 10 years.
Have a nice day! I am on my way too see whats new in Amstetrdam today!
B
Monday, November 9, 2009
DIVINE
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
MAGNIFIQUE
Fashion illustration from my Chinese ink & watercolor fashion illustration serie SPLASHES.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Painting can be harmful.. to your IPHONE....
Ok, this is a bit off the topic, but today i droped my beloved Iphone in water I used to rinse my ink and watercolor brashes. It's dead right now...
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Fashion illustration from my Chinese ink & watercolor fashion illustration serie SPLASHES. Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
THE BIRDS, fashion design, 2004
Photo: Māris Ločmelis, Model: Maija
Photo: Arun Nevader, Iceland Fashion Week 2004
Photo: Dr. Karl Rainer von der Ahé BALTIC FASHION AWARD
Photo: Aigars Altenbergs
Illustrators i like - Conrad Roset
ohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/conradroset/
http://www.conradroset.blogspot.com/
Spanish illustrator Conrad Roset currently work as a graphic designer for Zara. His charming illustrations reminds me a bit Egon Schiele's style, but in a good way - like Conrad's amazing Muses. Supercreative, talented and young - only 25!
http://www.conradroset.blogspot.com/
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thanx http://daynnightblog.com for the lovely post!
http://daynnightblog.com/2009/10/22/a-mad-dolls-world-by-baiba-ladiga/
October 22, 2009...1:46 pm
A Mad Dolls World by Baiba Ladiga
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If Barbie came to life then Baiba Ladiga’s photo-shoot on a rooftop in Shanghai, China is right on.
Friday, October 23, 2009
I am very happy for my friend/ photographer Yocky Zhang!!!
Photographe de mode de la semaine Yocky Zhang | Fashion photographer of the week Yocky Zhang
Photographe de mode de la semaine Yocky Zhang | Fashion photographer of the week Yocky Zhang “A mad dolls world” photographer: Yocky Zhang stylist & fashion designer: Baiba Ladiga makeup: Tang Chetkul models: Carla & Olga location: rooftop, Shanghai, China Beachwear collection, designed by Baiba Ladiga, was selected as one of three “MarediModa Beachwear Award 2007″ finalists, Cannes
BefashionSource: www.befashionlike.com
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
My very first collection Ane&Imooto
Photographer: Aivars Liepins
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
My fashion design. the same collection, but different models- chinese and myself
Photo credits:
Chinese models: 2007 "Dalian Cup" China International Youth Fashion Design Contest
Me: Karlina Vitolina especialy for Pastaiga, Latvian fashion and style magazine
My fashion design
Photographer: Oleg Zernov
Model: Terauda
Monday, October 19, 2009
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