Island Art - Featured Artist Isabelle Picard
Isabelle Picard has been a St. Croix resident for the past ten years. Growing up on a sailboat in the south of France, Isabelle spent most of her formative years in Hyeres, a beautiful seaside town on the French Riviera, before venturing off to the far corners of the world. She has traveled extensively, spending much of her time in the French West Indies, New Caledonia and Mexico. She is fluent in four languages.
A mural artist by profession, her work can be seen in private homes and public buildings throughout South Florida, the Virgin Islands and the south of France. Her paintings on canvas have also been collected worldwide. Her style is whimsical, colorful, happy, and has been called modern Caribbean Folk Art. Having studied graphic design in Florida, some of her work reflects a more graphic style. Post baccalaureate, Isabelle worked for several years as the head designer for a high volume custom paintings and mural company in South Florida, before starting her own company.
Among her accomplishments, she has won numerous awards for her poster and mural designs as well as first place for a city logo, and several awards for her unique paper mache creations. Isabelle's murals and decorative works have been featured in several issues of Architectural Digest magazine, and in books published by prominent interior decorators.
Her work as a muralist has afforded her the unique opportunity to work with each clients taste and individuality.
Her inspiration comes from her love of nature, our colorful planet, the people of the Caribbean, and her love of naive painters from Haiti, Australia, Russia and Africa.
Isabelle is also an accomplished athlete and believes in balancing her life between creativity and outdoor activities such as kite surfing, hiking with her dogs, sailing and working out.
She has tremendous respect for all living creatures and is a strong advocate for animal rights. She is dedicated to helping to bring awareness against animal cruelty and neglect, especially at home in the Virgin Islands.
PO Box 24751
Christiansted, St. Croix 00824
Phone: 773-9890
Cell: 340-643-5637
