Petra Dufkova

  Born in Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic, Petra initially studied art at a technical school for applied arts.

  She moved to Munich, Germany and in 2008, graduated from the International Fashion School Esmond, with a Pret-a-porter collection.

  During her education at Esmond, she participated in numerous projects and contests, including winning Best Illustration award with her collection at China Fashion Week.

Petra's fashion, beauty and lifestyle illustrations combine traditional methods, with a modern look.

  She gets her inspiration from books, magazines, exhibitions and fashion shows.

Petra currently works as a freelance illustrator, stylist and fashion designer in Munich, Germany.

  What I love about her technique is that her lines are so perfected, almost as if they had been created using a program. This makes her work look so crisp and modern, which is exactly why her main focus is on the edgy world of fashion illustration. However, her pieces are almost too good to feature in the 'throw-away' context of magazines

   Petra Dufkova’s illustrations can be described as a beautiful mess! She uses a combination of sketches, ink and watercolor to achieve her stunning pieces

  Most of us know fashion illustrations for their distinctive association with style and beauty. There is no doubt about that, however there is so much more to fashion illustrations that can inspire every designer, no matter what field you are in.