WTU: Is there a particular art style that you prefer more? DA : I am slowly getting more and more hooked on digital drawing especially with my Wacom pad (graphic tablet). The ability to draw on my table as if there is paper, and have it appear on the screen, throws me a bit off - but I think I’ll get the hang of it pretty quick. “At The End Of The Day” the best thing is paper and pencil. It just has a feel and texture and allowance for detail that you can never beat. WTU: You’re working on a comic book as well, will this be fashion based? Can you tell me a little more about it? DA : No, it’s not supposed to be fashion based - although my editor has told me my superheros are very chic and sexy for superheros. The comic is a story concept I came up with while watching the History Channel’s “Nostradamus Effect,” about the end of the world. It loosely follows a lot of different religions and myths regarding the end of days and the four horsemen.
ann a bo u rs Style is synonymous with confidence. To be able to pull off a look one must have that certain swagger - and wear it well enough to charm any passersby. Anna Bours’ fashion illustrations embodies that very je ne sais quoi. Feminine and quirky with a strong self-confidence, the drawn women are lovingly known as dolls. They are inspired by the models of the runway and the stylishly street savvy. And just as her dolls, Bours is a brave force to be reckoned with. In a pursuit to follow her own dreams, Bours quit her day job and dedicated her time to the art she loves.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> WTU: Aside from the comic book, what’s up next for you? DA : Ya know.. I am not sure. I have a possible very big project (praying, crossing fingers, and etc.) in October that would take me to Spain to show a custom collection that I really want to do. I am doing a few custom pieces for people here and there and sort of thinking about my next big thing. I mean I came out on the design floor in such a high octane fueled rush jumping from one show, to next show, to next - and then working on three movies. I want to choose something slowly and with more time and love.
WeTheUrban: Can you give us a little background about you, where you are from and where you are currently living? A n na Bou r s : I’m a Dutch Illustrator & creator of Dollhouse nestled in the beautiful city Barcelona. I was born and raised in Utrecht, a city in the heart of the Netherlands. Once I finished my 2 studies into graphic design and all round styling, I moved 5 years ago to a place that stole my heart immediately: Barcelona. A place that fulfills my daily need of inspiration. I happily weave my imagination for clients across the world, applying hand59 wetheurban