A talented Australian artist has revealed a unique perspective to the royal wedding in a series of stunning hand-drawn sketches capturing newlywed couple Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Alexandra Nea Graham, an artist and illustrator based in Newtown in Sydney’s inner west, drew the strikingly accurate images in light of the royal wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle last weekend.
The artistic impressions offer a creative lens to the royal wedding that has rarely been seen among the catalogue of already-released photos from the day.
The series replicates a complete collection from Harry and Meghan’s engagement announcement, to the moment the couple emerge from the ceremony and even features royal family members and celebrity guests.
Talented Australian artist Alexandra Nea Graham has released a series of stunning hand-drawn sketches capturing newlywed couple Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
In a creative twist to the iconic photo of Harry and Meghan emerging hand-in-hand from the ceremony (left), Ms Nea Graham took pen to paper to share her impression of the royal couple (right)
In a creative twist to the iconic photo of Harry and Meghan emerging hand-in-hand from the ceremony, Ms Nea Graham took pen to paper to share her impression of the royal couple.
‘The way her looks at her. The way he holds her hand. The love this couple clearly have for each other has sprinkled a much needed dose of magical happiness over hearts the world over,’ the artist captioned the sketch she shared over her Instagram page.
Most of the sketches focused on the bride herself, described by Ms Nea Graham as ‘breathtaking’ and ‘classic, totally modern yet completely timeless, a flawless natural beauty and a woman head over heels in love with her Prince.’
Meghan’s stunning $350,000 Givenchy gown made by British designer Clare Waight Keller was replicated in the sketches, complete with the bateau neckline, simple A-line silhouette and three quarter sleeves.
Meghan’s stunning $350,000 Givenchy gown made by British designer Clare Waight Keller was replicated in the sketches, complete with the bateau neckline, simple A-line silhouette and three quarter sleeves
Most of the sketches focused on the bride herself, described by Ms Nea Graham as ‘breathtaking’ and ‘classic, totally modern yet completely timeless, a flawless natural beauty and a woman head over heels in love with her Prince’
Even Princess Charlotte’s adorable wave was imitated in the drawings, replicating the photo taken of the three-year-old with her mother. ‘I had to sketch everyone’s favourite little Princess,’ Ms Graham said. ‘She is looking so adorable in her role of flower girl … and has certainly perfected her confident royal wave!
Alexandra Nea Graham (pictured) an artist based in Sydney drew the striking images in light of the royal wedding
Even Princess Charlotte’s adorable wave was imitated in the drawings, replicating the photo taken of the three-year-old with her mother.
‘I had to sketch everyone’s favourite little Princess,’ Ms Graham said.
‘She is looking so adorable in her role of flower girl … and has certainly perfected her confident royal wave! Her beautiful mama so proud at her side.’
‘When Hollywood and Royalty collide!’ one sketch was captioned.
Meghan’s Hollywood co-stars from Suits – Abigail Spencer and Janina Gavankar – were sketched alongside Amal Clooney and Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Diana Princess of Wales and cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William.
‘When Hollywood and Royalty collide the fashion stakes skyrocket!,’ the artist wrote. ‘Here they are my top four best dressed at The Royal Wedding! ‘(Pictured from left: Abigail Spencer, Amal Clooney, Janina Gavankar and Lady Kitty Spencer)
Lady Kitty Spencer the niece of Diana, Princess of Wales and cousin of Prince Harry and Prince William (pictured) was described by the artist as ‘a vision … … the epitome of ladylike class and elegance’
‘Lady Kitty Spencer you were a vision,’ Ms Graham said.
Ms Spencer’s hand-painted Alta Moda Dolce and Gabbana dress was perfectly captured in the illustrated version, described as ‘the epitome of ladylike class and elegance in this most stunning Dolce Gabbana creation paired perfectly with Philip Treacy millinery, Royal Wedding guest perfection’.
Similarly, Amal Clooney’s Stella McCartney gown was detailed and noted as the artist’s ‘favourite guest’.
‘Couldn’t resist a quick sketch of this stunning beauty! Amal Clooney (almost!) steals the show in this gorgeous Stella McCartney look, my favourite guest!’
Amal Clooney’s Stella McCartney gown was detailed and noted as the artist’s ‘favourite guest’. ‘Couldn’t resist a quick sketch of this stunning beauty! Amal Clooney (almost!) steals the show in this gorgeous Stella McCartney look’
Abigail Spencer was immaculately drawn in a navy polka dot frock, a design the artist said she ‘needed in her wardrobe!’
Ms Nea Graham admitted she was up late at night sketching the wedding.
‘I feel like I have been living in a royal wedding bubble these past few days,’ she said.
‘But it’s been worth it as such fun straying from my to-do list to sketch all these amazing looks.’
Meghan’s Hollywood co-stars Sarah Grafferty (left) and Gina Torres (right) from Suits
Actresses Sarah Rafferty (left) and Gina Torres (right) photographed on arrival at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle
Abigail Spencer (pictured) was immaculately drawn in a navy polka dot frock, a design the artist said she ‘needed in her wardrobe!’
Pictured: Gabriel Macht and Jacinda Barrett. ‘This Emilia Wickstead dress, That Garrison bespoke suit. The picture perfect couple at The Royal Wedding!’ this sketch was captioned
The series replicates a complete collection from Harry and Meghan’s engagement announcement, to the moment the couple emerge from the ceremony and even features royal family members and celebrity guests