The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath is inviting art, design and fashion fanatics to meet internationally-renowned fashion illustrator, Bil Donovan, as part of a live talk and demonstration. Taking place 22nd September at 2pm, the event is in collaboration with Gray M.C.A, international leaders in original Fashion Illustrati.

For one day only, guests in attendance will learn first-hand about Bil’s fascinating work to date as part of a live talk, alongside Gray M.C.A. fashion curator, Connie Gray. This will be followed by a demonstration whereby Bil will create a spectacular, one-off fashion illustration in front of guests. The event will also include a decadent and delicious champagne afternoon tea in the hotel’s elegant Dower House Restaurant.

Donovan’s roots lie in traditional fine art painting and watercolour techniques where he embodies a unique creative language that oozes glamour, luxury and style. His instantly recognisable illustrative style has led to an enviable list of clients, including the likes of Vogue, Vanity Fair, St. Regis Hotels, Saks Fifth Avenue and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. For the last 12 years, Donovan has also held the esteemed title of Artist-in-Residence for Christian Dior

Lorraine Jarvie, General Manager at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa comments:

“t is a huge pleasure to host the impressive talent that is Bil Donovan, alongside Connie Gray at Gray M.C.A. We are always looking to offer our guests new and exciting experiences to look forward to and will be delighted to welcome them along to this one-of-a-kind event.

The event forms part of Gray M.C.A gallery’s wider programme of events to launch their new exhibition: The Art of Elegance at Cromwell Place, London on 13th September. Bringing together an exquisite selection of iconic original artworks by Bil Donovan, the exhibition celebrates the beauty and grace of fashion as captured by the supreme master of elegance. An ode to his revered legacy as a major force in determining the fashion renaissance, The Art of Elegance marks the first time such a large body of Donovan’s work has been gathered for an exhibition.