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Isabelle Bryer

Interests: I am a painter. Not only do I love making art but I love looking at other people's art. I am forever searching for the next image that will feed my addiction.

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Midnight Thief: an Artist Collaboration by Bibi Davidson and Isabelle Bryer

We did it as children, behind the teacher's back, during painfully long algebra classes: someone would doodle a cartoon character on a piece of paper, slide it to a friend a few desks down for her to add her own... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2014 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Painting Audubon on psychedelics

John James Audubon decided in 1820 at age 35 to paint pictures of every bird in North America. The world over experts agree that with his work he achieved "a masterpiece of both artistic and scientific merit". I bought his... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Three steps forward, two steps back: my portrait of a Mermaid Siamese Twins.

Once in a blue moon it happens: you sit in front of your easel with in mind a clear idea of what you will paint. From the pencil sketch to the final "fignolage " (ugly french word meaning "last touch... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Thank you everyone! Now I am trying to visualize the other pages, one down, 19 to go!

Commented Aug 17, 2012 on One Fairy Out of the Closet at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

One Fairy Out of the Closet

It is now official, my picture book project is out of the procrastination closet and starting to take form. This week I finished illustration number one, a fairy, because let's face it, we need as many good fairies as we... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Thank you Ayisha. I am looking forward to your comments.

Commented Jun 27, 2012 on Beauty and Madness in Rural America: The Art of Andrea Kowch at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Thanks for your comments :) Kara, I totally agree with you about that !

Commented May 23, 2012 on Beauty and Madness in Rural America: The Art of Andrea Kowch at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Beauty and Madness in Rural America: The Art of Andrea Kowch

One of the characteristics of Magic Realism in art is that "it has an unsettling quality, remarkable details, sharp focus and some mystery or a secret seems to be hidden within the subject matter". This seems to describe perfectly the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Thank you all for your comments. Alicia, I paint in acrylic, it's my favorite medium, it allows me to do almost anything I want, in particular good skin color by layering bright colors under the skin tone :)

Commented Apr 9, 2012 on Flower Sisters Step by Step at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Okay then, I agree with you Jesse. We will just tell the truth about why we paint what we paint. Anyway I suck at lying and embarrass myself even more so what's the point?

Commented Apr 9, 2012 on The Artist Statement. We are kind of faking it. at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Flower Sisters Step by Step

Yesterday I finished painting a fairly large piece (36"x48") which I called Flower Sisters. Most of the time I have one main idea when I begin a painting and everything else appears around it only because "it feels right to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Yes, she has an amazing and serious little face, it is hard to resist. I have to say that she seems to cooperate really well with her talented dad. I really doubt my kids would have been that patient!

Commented Mar 21, 2012 on Extreme Sweetness: the photography of Bill Gekas at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Avec plaisir Renee!

Commented Mar 21, 2012 on Art, Zen and Tea at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Extreme Sweetness: the photography of Bill Gekas

As I was speed-scrolling down my Facebook page the other morning my eye got caught on the purest and most beautiful little girl's face. After a few clicks I was mesmerized by so much cuteness. I had just discovered the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Hello Ann. So now you know how this painting was created. I am in the middle of another one and I am taking photos! I am so glad you are inspired by this painting!

Commented Mar 13, 2012 on With a Little Help From My Friends at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Daureen!! So glad to "see" you here!! I am so happy you read this interview. Yes they do have a nice collection and you can see the heart they put into picking each pieces, which is how art should be chosen. The first thing I do when I get to their house is to sneak around to see what's new!

Commented Mar 7, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

No Lali, Deborah was not the model for Snow Angel but I can see how you might think so, they do look alike. She does own the original as you can see. I had painted a portait of her a long time ago that is not shown on these photos.

Commented Feb 27, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

It is true Kara, Deborah's house is very entertaining, they also like to switch the art around whenever they bring a new piece.

Commented Feb 26, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Thank you Deborah, it is very nice of you to say. Myself I am partial to Basquiat ;)

Commented Feb 24, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Corine, I am desperately trying to match my couch to my artwork which is much harder.

Commented Feb 23, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Yes Brennen, here is the situation: we have to make wonderful art AND be adorable at the same time to get a chance to sell. Jeeez. I just looked you up, you make beautiful landscapes...

Commented Feb 23, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Hi CJY, I looked up Eric Stotik, pretty intense and dark work! thanks for mentioning him. It's good to know I am not the only one who likes to go and "visit" her art after it was sold. I feel less weird :)

Commented Feb 23, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

Hello Angie! Nice to hear from you. The "Trust your Heart" painting is by L.A artist Kami Lerner. Here is the link to her website: http://www.kamiart.com/main.html

Commented Feb 23, 2012 on In The Mind of an Art Collector at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

In The Mind of an Art Collector

Damien Hirst, British citizen and richest living artist submerged his first real 14ft tiger shark in a tank of formaldehyde in 1991. It sold in 2004 to art collector and hedge fund king Steven A.Cohen for $8 million. The Fortune... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2012 at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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Jess, thanks for tweeting it. I am happy to see that all 3 of you artists can relate to the Muse theory. It takes a lot off our shoulders, if we mess up we can always say: the Muse made me do it!

Commented Feb 12, 2012 on The Muse Theory at Art Blog by Isabelle Bryer

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