Stell Magazine - Issue XIII

ISSUE XIII 2018

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6 stell features 6 Tess Elernborn

38 Christabell Sleepwear 70 Lovisa Sagehed

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10 KATE Photographed by Christopher Galimitakis 22 BOSSY Photographed by Jessica Horewood 30 BEAUTIFULLY SHEER Photographed by Ion Jairo

48 MICHAELA Photographed by James Atkins

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74 EUTHALIA Photographed by Silvia Poropat 80 BRAVE NEW WORLD Photographed by Jenny Wu

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TESS ERLENBORN VISUAL ARTIST NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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Colourful, captivating and curious. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, TESS ERLENBORN is an artist who also works part time at a local fine art gallery called Tinney Contemporary. Graduating cum laude from Sewanee: The University of the South with a Bachelor of Fine Arts under the honors program in 2014, her studio practices include acrylic painting, watercolour, and ink drawing, with a focus on natural textures, layered spaces and dualities - and the imagination.

She’s participated in local group shows, solo pop-up shows, is currently writing and illustrating a children’s book and recently got to work on a huge group mural project under the Nashville Walls Project.

For how long have you had this passion for art?

I have been painting and drawing my whole life, studying it intensively in both high school and college, but have just begun my full-time artistic career in August 2016 after leaving a full-time marketing position.

Was there a single moment in your life when you decided that art was what you wanted to pursue?

I’ve always known I wanted to be an artist, but I got the push to pursue it fully in August 2016. My sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, and moved back to Nashville to get treatment. At that point, I had already been feeling directionless and was overly stressed attempting to take on a career I was really not meant to pursue, or at least didn’t feel was right for me. I wanted to be able to spend time with my sister and have a more flexible schedule. I had been getting enough freelance graphic design work and painting commissions to somewhat sustain myself, so I left my day job. I just had the realization that life is too short and I needed to really give myself the chance to do what I love.

Your work is so colourful and so complex. What inspires you?

I am inspired by escapism and natural metaphors found in fairy tales and storybooks and the idea of representing escapism both visually and via my process of utilizing painting as a sort of coping

mechanism, which mimics our shared habits and human tendencies. I have always been mainly inspired by fairy tales and illustrative work, but specifically how nature is portrayed in them and their symbolism. I got my undergraduate degree at a school that had 13,000 acres, and developed a habit of drawing really intricate textures I found hiking there. I was always looking for different fungi and interesting growth patterns. I like painting plants and fungi that grow out of decay.

They are so colourful, but can only exist from something dead. I like that contrast. I also often look at biology textbooks and their illustrations. I recently have been really inspired by the fact that they include colourful, almost cartoon like, images of disease and decaying matter. My work has always been about dualities. Stillness and movement, colour and contrast, human and nature, and structure and looseness are all prevalent dualities in my work.

Your artwork is rendered in such harmonious, soothing hues. How has your palette selection evolved throughout your artistic journey?

My original thesis work consisted of only black and white pencil and ink drawings. After that, I began to incorporate colour again, initially using really bright colours. As my work and process has matured, I like to create softer colours and work with a more muted colour palette.

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banjo player in an Americana band here called Boy Named Banjo, and we both love going to some of the smaller music venues here. We both also love taking our dog, Belvedere, hiking, and traveling when we can afford it. I also spend a lot of time reading and researching for my work, whenever I get stuck and don’t know what to paint, I read.

What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

If I haven’t snoozed my alarm 10 times, I love starting my day making coffee and doing 30 minutes of yoga, then I have to walk (or run, if I’m not lazy) my dog. I try to get the “business stuff ”, like updating my website, applying to shows, responding to emails out of the way first thing in the morning, so I can just have all day to paint.

What materials do you enjoy using the most?

Watercolour and acrylic are my go-to mediums.

I like to switch up what I paint on, though, I like experimenting with paper and canvas and mylar sheets and how the same paint can look so different on these surfaces.

What is your studio space like?

I work out of my one bedroom condo with my dog. Working from home definitely has its benefits, but can also easily lend itself to distractions. I am currently trying to find a separate studio space, but they’re so expensive!

When you’re not painting, what else do you like to do?

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How does it feel or what do you feel when you are painting?

My work is about coping mechanisms and escapism, so for me painting is an escape. I love when I can clear my head and ignore the daily to-do list and just paint. It’s incredibly therapeutic and relaxing and I love when I can just allow myself to be totally consumed by it. I especially love painting outside.

What is the most important lesson in life that you have learnt so far?

I guess, do what you love and be authentic about it. And just keep going. It can be really easy to get discouraged or distracted or wonder if it’s worth those various stressful months of financial insecurity and compare yourself and your work to others (especially thanks to social media), but you just have to power through and keep hustling and stay confident. www.tesserlenbornart.com @tesserlenbornart

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KATE PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING: Christopher Galimitakis MAKEUP: LilyMaeMua HAIR: L’Artistry MODEL: Kate Cameron Smith @ Azalea Models

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DRESS | Style Keepers Wildflowers Set 12 • STELL Magazine

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JACKET | Alice McCall ‘This Must Be It’ Jacket PLAYSUIT | Alice McCall ‘She’s Royal Playsuit Cobalt’ STELL Magazine • 15

DRESS | Thurley ‘Atlantis Rises’ Dress

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TOP & BOTTOMS | Alter Ego ‘Malibu Nights’ Set STELL Magazine • 19

DRESS | Shona Joy ‘Bonnie’ Dress 20 • STELL Magazine

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BOSSY PHOTOGRAPHY: Jessica Horewood STYLING: Tanya Guccione @ Reload Agency MAKEUP: Tanya Guccione @ Reload Agency MAKEUP ASSISTANT: Clarissa Williams HAIRSTYLING: Katherine Taliana MODEL: Sarah Czarnuch @ Giant Management

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BODYSUIT: Bardot BOOTS: The Iconic BELT: Gucci EARRINGS: Vintage Stylist’s own skirt

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BRA & KNICKERS: Pleasure State STAR KIMONO: Boohoo BLACK LACE KIMONO: Vintage

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JACKET: Sequin Fridays BODYSUIT: Bardot BELT: Vintage

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DRESS: Sequin Fridays SHOES: Misguided EARRINGS: Vintage STELL Magazine • 27

HAT: H&M BODYSUIT: Zara SHOES: Misguided

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JACKET: Sequin Fridays SOCKS: Romwe SHOES: Famous EARRINGS: Vintage

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Ion Jairo MAKEUP: Laura Sรกnchez HAIR: Alexandre Vieira STYLING: Olha Voleva MODEL: Claudia Bouza @ Francina Models 30 โ ข STELL Magazine

All Skin care preparation for every look was made with Ami Iyök products: Green Shaman cleanser Iyökbalance Balancing Face Cream Slow Liquid; Advanced Organic Multi-Function Facial Oil Hibistonic Ultra-Hydrating Facial Tone

SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: YSL Blush Volupte 8 Heroine. EYES: ZOEVA Eye Shadow Palette cocoa Blend.

MASCARA: Givenchy, Noir Couture in black. EYEBROWS: Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in shade Supermodel. LIPS: YSL Vernis à Lèvres Vinyl Cream in shade 413 EARRINGS: Lineargent T-SHIRT: American Vintage STELL Magazine • 31

SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: STILA Convertible Color in Gerbera. EYES: Yves Saint Laurent, Couture Palette in shade 5 surrealista. MASCARA: Givenchy, Noir Couture in black. LIPS: Givenchy, Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm EARRINGS: Lineargent SHIRT: Dixi 32 • STELL Magazine

SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: STILA Convertible Color in Gerbera. EYES: Colour Pop eyeshadow palette ‘All I See Is Magic’.

MASCARA: Givenchy, Noir Couture in black. LIPS: Dior, Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in 257 shade.

NECKLACE: Fernando Rodriguez EARRINGS: Daniel Espinosa SHIRT: Dixi STELL Magazine • 33

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SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: YSL Blush Volupte 8 Heroin. EYES: Colour Pop eye shadow palette ‘All see is Magic’. EYEBROWS: Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in shade Supermodel. MASCARA: Givenchy, Noir Couture in black. LIPS: Charlotte Tilbury Hot lips in Valentine shade EARRINGS: Lola Casademunt DRESS: Concepción Miranda

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SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: YSL, Blush Volupte 6 Passionne. LIPS: YSL, Gloss Volupté in shade 4 Fuchsia Vermeil. NAILS: YSL Le Laque Couture in shade 32 Rouge expressioniste EARRINGS: Lola Casademunt DRESS: Concepción Miranda RING: Lineargent

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SKIN FOUNDATION: Dior, Diorskin Nude air serum in shade 020 light beige. CONCEALER: Dior, Diorskin Forever Undercover Concealer 020 light beige. BLUSH: YSL Blush Volupte 8 Heroine. EYES: ZOEVA Eye shadow palette Caramel Melange.

EYEBROWS: Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in shade Supermodel.

MASCARA: Givenchy, Noir Couture in black. LIPS: YSL golden gloss in Golden Cerise 17 SLEEVES: Lorena Panea RING: Pdpaola

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CHRISTABELL SLEEPWEAR SLEEPWEAR YOU WON’T MIND ANSWERING THE DOOR IN. We spend a third of our lives in bed so it makes sense to invest in beautiful, comfortable and stylish sleepwear. New sleepwear label CHRISTABELL SLEEPWEAR has just launched their Season 1 collection filled with gorgeous threads, chic sets and the most adorable accessories. The icing on the cake?

It’s super affordable. Founder and leading lady behind the brand, Christabell McDonald found that if she was getting tired of wearing the same stuff to bed all the time, others would be too. With a Masters of Visual Brand Design from renown design university Domus Academy in Milan and a Bachelor in Interior Design from RMIT in Melbourne, the leading lady has brought a brand that speaks to attitudes, expectations and needs of women worldwide.

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Christabell McDonald

Hi Christabell! Tell us a bit about yourself Well, I’m a soon to be 26 year old half Thai, half Australian workaholic! So that means lots of coffee runs (a habit I picked up while living in Milan, can you blame me? and late nights. But the truth is I’m a creative, completely driven by the passion I have for my work and the people I meet along the way.

to figure out what the market was missing / needed especially in my home base, Thailand. The result was that people were still looking for something that allowed them to be fully expressive while being comfortable, hence sleepwear! Plus, I figured if I was still getting tired of what I was wearing to bed so were others!

Tell us about your journey from being a casual retail worker to launching your own brand?

I worked in retail for the majority of my teenage years, but I never thought for once I would develop my own brand. It’s a recently actualized dream! But now when I look back at everything I can’t help but think, all those past experiences helped prepared me for this. So essentially I guess it all happens for a reason.

What’s your favorite part about what you do?

The juggling ( and yes it’s tough but worth it)!

Being able to work on different projects at the same time has kept my love for this exciting career path alive. You see, the beauty of my company is that it covers so many different aspects of design. From interior styling to fashion, food photography, visual branding and now sleepwear. I don’t expect I will be getting bored anytime soon!

What made you decide to focus on sleepwear?

Throughout my years of living abroad I have had the immense pleasure of being involved in the different aspects of the fashion industry. But when it came to creating an impactful brand of my own I always thought a breakthrough would be impossible. That is until I took a step back and tried

What’s a day to day like at the Christabell Sleepwear headquarters?

Hectic! Many days we have got so much going on that no one is actually in the office seated at their desk! But if we are, you will definitely know, we keep the music pretty loud!

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What’s your vision for Christabell Sleepwear?

To see the brand develop further by introducing more collections, and essentially expanding the line itself. But if you wanted me to go a bit further; it would be, to have the brands’ message to truly reach and resonate with customers it attracts! Our sleepwear is designed to empower, relax and revive its wearer; it all depends on how they are feeling at the time!!

do everything on my own or by myself. As such I’m truly grateful for the team I have surrounded myself with. We are small but mighty!

How do you unwind?

My friends would say, “she doesn’t!” hahaha and this is true! However, when I do it usually involves me getting on a plane and completely escaping. It’s really the only way I can truly let go of work and all that’s required of me. It definitely adds to my creative process, keeping me inspired!

What do you wear to bed? ahaha, Christabell Sleepwear of course! It’s funny but this question was posed to me numerous times What’s next in store for your brand? when I initially decided creating a sleepwear brand Eventually launching a Men’s Collection. One was something I wanted to pursue. And the truth that not only encourages significant others to buy is, I would select what I wore based on how I was pieces for each other but gives men the incentive feeling at the time. A lightbulb went off! From to stick around while their ladies shop! Plus, I have there I knew I wanted to create a brand that spoke brothers who are already asking for items to wear. to every woman and And because it’s me her constant change and I always think “I would say the worst thing you can do ahead! I’m already of emotions and is sit still and mull over a good idea that dreaming of seeing moods. Developing an entirely versatile this online brand you, yourself are passionate about.” line that catered to become a fullmoments where fledged international added confidence and sex appeal were needed, all in-store experience! Go hard or go home right? the while encouraging the act of self-care by inviting them to indulge in the art of relaxation Do you have any advice for other entrepreneurs or simply just letting loose entirely! - LOVE, who are just starting out their businesses and LOUNGE, LAUGH. pursuing their passions?

Don’t talk about it, do it! For anyone looking to You’re an entrepreneur, designer, stylist, model. start out on their own, I would say the worst thing What can’t you do?! you can do is sit still and mull over a good idea You’re forgetting part-time singer. Hahahaha, no that you, yourself are passionate about! Get up and really, there is a lot I can’t do! However, I decided a get working! It doesn’t happen overnight so stay long time ago that I wasn’t going to focus on what patient, committed and surrounded by like-minded I couldn’t do, instead I decided to put my time into people! Because when it starts to fall into place, and perfecting what I was good at, which was being it will, I can guarantee there is absolutely no greater creative! feeling in this world! We developed the brand from start to finish within 3 months, it sounds crazy but Your mind must be going a million miles per hour it happened and you can do it too! with new ideas and content. How do you master your time and manage priorities before it gets too overwhelming? www.christabellsleepwear.com Hahaha yes that is a constant state for me! But I @christabell.sleepwear realized early on that I can’t and shouldn’t have to STELL Magazine • 43

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MICHAELA PHOTOGRAPHY: James Atkins HAIR & MAKEUP: Amy Chen FASHION: Kira Zanotti MODEL: Michaela Bennett @ Chadwicks Models RETOUCHER: Helen 48 • STELL Magazine

Stylist’s own accessories; DRESS: Palma Australia ‘Stella Double Ruffle Dress’

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Stylist’s own earrings; TOP: Merci Top - Pop Cherry

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Stylist’s own accessories; DRESS: Talulah ‘Queen of the Night Midi Dress’ - Something Nice Boutique; Stylist’s own sneakers

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DRESS: Misha Collection ‘Amya Dress’ - Something Nice Boutique; SHOES: Adidas Superstars - Iconic; Stylist’s own accessories

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TOP: Merci Tee - Pop Cherry; DRESS: White By FTL ‘Skye Dress Flame Print’; RING: Lotus Mendes ‘Opal Luxe’ ring; Stylist’s own accessories

TOP: White By FTL ‘Koko Top’; PANTS: White Closet ‘Polkadot Trousers’; Stylist’s own accessories and sneakers

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Minerals PHOTOGRAPHY: Susanne Kreuschmer STYLING: Iani Iskowik HAIR & MAKEUP: Mai Huynh HAIR & MAKEUP ASSISTANT: Liz Gaier MODEL: Tessa Bergmeier

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SHIRT: & Other Stories

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JUMPER: Zara TROUSERS: Barbara Bui

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COAT: Atelier Narten SHIRT: Two Keys Couture SHOES: Zara

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SHIRT: Two Keys Couture COAT & TROUSERS: Zara CAP: Dsquared2

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DRESS: Victoria Beckham COAT: Atelier Narten BOOTS: Zara CAP: H&M

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SHIRT: Maison Suneve DRESS: Maison Suneve BRACELET: UNCOMMON MATTERS

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COAT: Zara SHIRT: Maison Martin Margiela TROUSERS: Victor&Rolf JEWELLERY: UNCOMMON MATTERS STELL Magazine • 65

JACKET: Zara SILK SHIRT: Two Keys Couture SUIT: Steffen Schraut SHOES: H&M BAG: Zara WATCH: Esprit

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COAT: Maison Suneve SHIRT: Boss

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COAT: Zara LACE BODY: Two Keys Couture SKIRT: Two Keys Couture BOOTS: Zara

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LOVISA SAGEHED PHOTOGRAPHER UPPSALA, SWEDEN

We can all point a camera to our face and snap a quick selfie, but to take a thought-provoking, beautiful and artistic self portrait is a whole ‘nother ball game.

We talk to 17 year old portraiture photographer LOVISA SAGEHED about the differences between selfies vs. self portraits, her humble beginnings and inspirations behind her delicate work.

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Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I live in Uppsala in Sweden and I’m a sophomore in high school. I love photography, (obviously!) and also art and art history. I feel like when I get asked to tell a bit about myself I can never not mention photography and it is also one of the first things I say, simply because I love photography so much and it is such a big and important part of who I am and what I love to do, what I hope to learn more and more about and what I never want to stop doing. I really believe that photography and art are synonyms and that they are the same pretty much all of the time though. I love paintings as well but I feel like we need to start accepting photography as art and an art form even more.

What does photography mean to you?

Photography is my way of expressing myself, it’s my art form, my way to be creative, it is something that I find so much joy and happiness in doing and it is also a way to escape reality and to not worry about anything except what I’m photographing. All of a sudden I’m in a world of my own, where all I think about is what I’m doing and almost every time I am so happy in this world when I don’t think about anything else than what I’m doing and when my world is consists of just me, my ideas and my photography.

What (or who) was it that inspired you start taking photographs?

I honestly just think I really wanted and wished for a camera after my sister got one as a Christmas gift. When I started to take photos they were of my surroundings, the sky, my cat and from when I travelled. Then about four years from that longed for Christmas when I got my first camera, I started taking self portraits and my first really successful shoot was one with flowers from a birthday

bouquet and since then I have just grown to love self portraiture and portraiture even more. I would also really love to do more fashion/beauty work and also photograph other people (although my sister might always be my favourite person to photograph when I take portraits of other people).

A lot of your photography are self-portraits. Do you find it difficult to play both the photographer and the model?

Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to get what you really want from a shoot, however I think the fact that I am both the photographer and the one being photographed helps in me being a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. I’m not nearly as carefree and comfortable when others photograph me; in fact I’m often rather the opposite, quite uncomfortable. Also, to be both the photographer and the one being photographed is really helpful in me getting the photos I really want and in really taking my ideas and making them come to life through photography. I have complete control over the outcome from what to wear and where to shoot to how to look.

You seem to be very comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Was this always the case for you?

I have come to be more comfortable and confident with time and with taking more and more photos, and I think as I said earlier that I can only be this comfortable when I am also the photographer.

Also, when I photograph I believe I kind of distance me from myself in a sense in that I have envisioned an idea and I often use colours and flowers to achieve the photo that I want and by then when I’m matching my eyeshadow to my red flower for example it’s not about me anymore; it’s solely about my art.

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What are your thoughts behind the definition of a “selfie” versus a “self portrait”? Are there any differences (or similarities) between them?

I believe that a selfie is simply a photo of you, however a self portrait is art, at least for me and in the way that I want my self portraits to be viewed.

I can get really irritated when someone calls a self portrait a selfie since I see the selfie as a quick snapshot whereas self portraits can mean so much more than a selfie where you just snap a photo of yourself that you are happy with (nothing wrong with that!!) but a self portrait can be more than that in the way that it can represent you, it can represent what you love, who you are or someone you want to be. It can also cease to be about you but about an emotion, a feeling or a colour.

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fruit, makeup and also by light. I love the longer days ahead and sun is always inspiring and something I love to have as an element in my photos. I usually like to find inspiration first and then take the photos, not the other way around. I find I also enjoy the process a lot more too when I have a clear idea first and then I execute it. Besides the actual photographing I love the process before, the picking out flowers, doing my makeup and choosing a shirt to wear to make it all coherent and in harmony with each other and often this process is what inspires the coming photo shoot.

Do you think gear matters when trying to make that great picture?

I really don’t think gear matters that much, I cherish coming up with ideas, the process before taking the photos and the actual photography and creativity behind the photography rather than only focusing on the gear. I think creativity is what matters when it comes to successful photography.

“by then when I’m matching my eyeshadow to my red flower, it’s not about me anymore; it’s solely about my art.”

Is there anybody that you would love to photograph?

I would love to photograph just strangers, since I currently “only” take photos of me and my sister, since I’m too shy to photograph anyone else but honestly I would also love to photograph different people!! (Hint for anyone willing to come to or who lives in Sweden) Other than photography, what else are you passionate about?

Besides photography, I love painting and I love music. I’m not very good at painting though but I think it’s a lovely way to be creative and it’s super fun just as photography but also quite different.

What sort of music do you listen to?

I like a lot of pop and a few artists I love are Ella Vos, Lauv, Miriam Bryant, Kiiara, Adele and Kygo.

Do you have any advice for people struggling with self portraiture I would tell you to not force creativity, however to make use of it when you feel inspired. At least that is when I find myself having most fun and also being most happy with the results, when I have a vision I really want to make come true and then I make it reality. @lovisabirgitta STELL Magazine • 73

EUTHALIA PHOTOGRAPHY: Silvia Poropat STYLING: Benedetta Cardillo & Antonella Pasquini MAKEUP & HAIR: Ilaria Iannaccone MODEL: Olga @ Wave Management

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TOTAL LOOK: Cristina Gavioli EARRINGS: YSL Vintage Stylist’s own sunglasses

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VEST: Versace Vintage SHIRT: Soallure PANTS: Nonà SHOES: Tod’s Vintage Stylist’s own accessories

BLAZER: Mariley SHIRT: Soallure DRESS: Nonà BELT: Nonà Opposite page: VEST: Nonà SHIRT: Max Mara PANT: Soallure SHOES: Tod’s Vintage

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BRAVE NEW WORLD ART DIRECTOR: Helen Cheung PHOTOGRAPHY: Jenny Wu STYLING: Deejay Jukic HAIR: Lisa Simons MAKEUP: Lorraine Lorzano MODEL: Mary Bilal

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ROOM 5023 PHOTOGRAPHY: Jang Choe MAKEUP: Tania Crawford STYLING: Vivian Lai Chan WARDROBE: Eklozet MODEL: Maleena Pruitt @ Factor Chosen Atlanta

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DRESS: Jovani; SHOES: Givenchy

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DRESS: Herve Leger; SHOES: Saint Laurent; EARRINGS: J.Crew

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LATEX BRA & GARTER: Atsuko Kudo PVC LACE COAT: Rochas FISHNET STOCKING: Victoria’s Secret SHOES: Bebe STELL Magazine • 91

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EARRINGS: Chanel SHOES: Givenchy

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EARRINGS: Chanel CLUTCH: Marchesa Opposite page: BLAZER: Valentino DRESS: BCBG Max Azria BEADED TOP: Arden B Stylist’s own earrings

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I AM JUST A SCRIBBLER. It’s as simple as that. We talk to the mysterious artist who is just a scribbler.

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Hi! Tell us a bit about yourself I am just a scribbler. Brisbane (Australia) based. 25 What’s your first memory of art?

My first memory of art that I did myself would be my finger painting in pre-school that I took home to my parents and never saw again. I was pretty bad.

What materials do you enjoy working with the most?

I recently switched to using charcoals in 2017. Very challenging and annoying to use, but have definitely become a huge love of mine.

Although your work is a mixture of hyper-real portraits and minimal sketches, both styles are quite sensual. What is it about the female subject that inspires you?

The female figure is a gorgeous subject to work on.

It’s been the inspiration for artist for centuries. I find expressing these raw beautiful figures often make people fairly uncomfortable, almost intimidating in a way. So that inspires me a lot.

Do you see a part of yourself in your illustrations?

I see more of my emotions and feelings in my works rather than a physical part. I chose and photograph my reference images very carefully to recreate a certain memory or emotion of mine.

Is there something you want to say or convey with your illustrations?

I will always have my own intentions for an artwork but art gets a little tricky when you try and attach a specific meaning. I don’t like telling people what to feel or think, I would much prefer everyone take what they would like from my pieces.

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How do you know when a piece is finished?

“Art is never finished, only abandoned” - Leonardo da Vinci As Leo said, I never actually feel like I’m finished.. Especially because I’m still learning charcoals and constantly improving. I usually feel like burning pieces from a couple weeks back because they are not up to my new standard.

What are you currently fascinated by and how is it feeding into your work?

I’m currently fascinated by shadows. So I’m seeing stronger and deeper shadows through posing and lighting lately. Works incredibly well with charcoals so I’m keen to take that further.

Are there any other mediums that you’d like to experiment with?

Changing mediums is a difficult thing.. I have tried every different way of scribbling, from painting to pen drawings to sculptures and charcoals were the most challenging thing to me. So I decided to become friends with the enemy. I don’t think I’ll be experimenting again until I find something I hate.

What is your artistic routine like?

So, my routine starts with coffee, usually 2 or 3 by the time my I start scribbling. Music, something depressing to trigger some fucked up memory to get in an arty mood. Smoothie and then a smoke 98 • STELL Magazine

(have to have a balanced diet). Then some hype up beats to get me dancing around the studio while I think of my goals. Then I scribble.

Where can we find you if you’re not illustrating?

On my days off (which is rare) I love hitting the beach and going for hikes. So you’ll find me running through the jungle or trying to be a dolphin (with sound effects).

What are your plans for the year?

This year will be a huge year of creating for me. I want to get to the hyper-realism stage with charcoals. I will be pushing myself extremely hard to put together a solo exhibition. And I would like people to not be able to scroll past my art without swearing. @iamjustascribbler

“I will always have my own intentions for an artwork but art gets a little tricky when you try and attach a specific meaning. I don’t like telling people what to feel or think, I would much prefer everyone take what they would like from my pieces.”

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