70s Cher

Stylized, retro fashion sketch with 70s visual cues

Year: 2023

Categories: Fashion & Digital Illustration

Description

Inspired by the legendary Cher and her iconic 70s glam looks, this illustration celebrates bold femininity, power, and timeless fashion. The piece blends classic pencil work with soft watercolors, capturing the drama and flair of the disco era while preserving the elegance and stylized features Bhairavi is known for.

This was one of Bhairavi’s early explorations in stylized realism — experimenting with face structure, textures, and the movement of hair and fabric. The hand-drawn technique was later enhanced with digital touches to maintain detail clarity across mediums.

Conclusion

This piece stands as a celebration of feminine energy, pop culture heritage, and timeless fashion. It exemplifies Bhairavi’s love for revisiting cultural icons and reinterpreting them through a fresh artistic lens — using traditional hand-drawn media to honor the past while embracing subtle digital enhancement for contemporary presentation. The 70s Cher illustration is not only visually expressive, but also emotionally rooted in the storytelling that defines Bhairavi’s creative process. Through this work, she channels a specific mood and era, crafting a piece that feels both nostalgic and new — much like her broader approach to fashion illustration as a whole.