I am Isabelle Richard.

The portrait imposed itself. That's what I've always been interested in. It has the advantage of being integrated into a landscape, surrounded by flowers or animals. Epochs and styles can be diversified. This allows me to vary the pleasures!

The process is often triggered by a crush, a kind of impulse. I just have to paint it. I have to fix this moment forever, immortalize it in a way.

It's probably a form of projection. In a way, we would all have liked to be a very GLAMOUR woman, live by the sea like IBIZA or be a great musician like in SOLO.

Technically, I chose the oil because of its longer drying time (siccativation), its durability and the fact that it is still considered the technique of the artist painter par excellence, even if many artists also do prodigious work in acrylic and watercolor.

I think I have found a certain "comfort zone" while varying my approach according to the subject to be treated. When, for practical reasons, I use a royalty-free photo purchased from specialized sites as a model, I always mention the photographer's name as a reference out of respect for his or her work.

My paintings are particularly durable. They will not crack or change colour for the following reasons:

• I respect the "Fat on lean" rule.
• My materials are always of the highest quality.
• I use permanent oil colours.

Every day I look forward to working on an oil portrait until it comes to life... Reproducing every details, to the point of transmitting the emotion, to reveal the very essence of this privileged moment. I think that brings the photo-reference to another level.

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My paintings are perfect to add a touch of beauty, harmony, glamour, sophistication, elegance and chic to any home, cottage, restaurant, hotel, inn, spa, entrance hall, waiting room... For availability & prices of original artworks, MY SHOPIFY is open 24/7 and most payment methods are accepted. I also accept a few commissions per year. For a free estimate or to make me an offer on an existing painting, SEND ME AN EMAIL. It is as simple as that!
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