Cross Creates Art

Cross Creates Art Sharryl Cross is a Contemporary Artist and Fashion Designer from Detroit, Michigan heavily influenced by a 13 year fashion career in NYC.

Her drawings and paintings reflect a use of vibrant bold color expression, shapes, movement, and patterns.

Here is a closer look at the details. I used a combination of both draping and flat pattern to create the look. The fabr...
02/28/2021

Here is a closer look at the details. I used a combination of both draping and flat pattern to create the look. The fabric is a light weight 100% cotton broadcloth to give the feeling of draped canvas.

It took nearly 8-9 yards of fabric.
I hand tacked pleats into the sleeves to create the exact amount of fullness around her arms. Carefully sewn it took approximately 35 hours to complete. I loved using the striped athletic elastic tape at the waistband as a contrast.
It made the look playful but chic, I thought it would relate great back to the black and white checker pattern in the Van's shoe she designed.

Good Morning! A few weeks ago I was introduced to some beautiful murals around the city painted by the extraordinary Det...
02/28/2021

Good Morning! A few weeks ago I was introduced to some beautiful murals around the city painted by the extraordinary Detroit artist Sydney G. James (see previous post). Who knew that post would lead to an opportunity to design and create a look for her! She told me "I always wear black" Thank you for trusting my vision and the color red! 😊

It was such a pleasure to work with her and her team! Her photographer really made this come together. I am humbly thankful! She looks absolutely stunning in these pics!

01/23/2021

I'm excited to finally share with you Artist Table Talks! Please join us by supporting and subscribing to our new YouTube channel where we will discuss art, fashion, and music!

YouTube Channel:
Artist Table Talks
*Link in bio*

Alrighty... Fabric prep is complete. Washed and painted followed by a heat set. I was a bit nervous at first throwing al...
12/17/2020

Alrighty... Fabric prep is complete. Washed and painted followed by a heat set. I was a bit nervous at first throwing all that black paint on buuuut I think it turned out pretty dope! Tomorrow I will began draping the pattern pieces stay tuned! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

12/15/2020

Hey good people! So I did this video last week Wednesday 🤦🏾‍♀️ and I forgot to post it.. Anywhoo This is the fabric I'm going to use to recreate a version of the Balenciaga dress (see previous post) Let us pray now 🙏🏾 that it doesn't come out like the Gorden Gartrell shirt 😂 (some of you are slow so Google it) lol

Also excuse my smacking I had just eaten a sausage egg and cheese sandwich 😋 mmmm

Finally snuck some time in to actually put on the dress! First of all I loooove these sleeves! Second I can't hate on my...
12/11/2020

Finally snuck some time in to actually put on the dress! First of all I loooove these sleeves! Second I can't hate on my Samsung camera phone and my makeshift studio and third!
You cannot tell me I'm not posing for Vogue photographers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Somebody come take my phone away! 😆

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Shout out to https://stellarcreativecollective.com/blogThanks for mentioning me in your blog! Make sure you ladies and g...
12/10/2020

Shout out to https://stellarcreativecollective.com/blog
Thanks for mentioning me in your blog! Make sure you ladies and gents check out the Stellar Creative Collective blog for black fashion designers and artists.

12/08/2020

Remember the dress I started last week? Its complete but I wanted to show you some of the process and what goes into a great designed garment.
I'm hand sewing all of the shirring around the neckline (before I run it through the machine).
This way I can visually control the amount of shirring I want it to have.
This dress has an extremely full balloon sleeve with a raglan armhole.

12/08/2020

At this point the bands still needed to be added onto the sleeve openings to finish along with the mock neck.
I ended up shortening the length by an inch.
Overall I enjoyed designing and making this dress! (I'll do a later post wearing it to show you what it looks like on)

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