Biography Born in France, Isabelle studied fine art at L'ecole des Beaux Arts in Annecy. She arrived in NY in 1988 where she freelanced as a make-up artist and photographer assistant. Isabelle also studied portraiture and life painting at the Art Student League with Hillary Holmes (1993-1996). She worked with decorative artist Todd Arpin where she learn about the field (1997-2000). At the Pratt Institute, she studied the technical aspects of trompe l'oeil moulding (2000). Isabelle perfected new techniques and knowledge of new materials at the Finishing School with murals and decorative artist master Sean Crosby; decorative painting master Bob Marx and; decorative artist master Carolyne Woldenberg. She believes one should keep up-to-date and learning is a big part of transforming oneself to higher grounds. Isabelle has worked on commercial and residential spaces in and around the NY area since 1993. She is currently working on her best piece of art, her son Nolan while juggling motherhood and the creative aspect of making a living in the arts! : D Experience 1997 - Arpin Residence - Trompe l'oeil niches and statues, faux fire 1999 - Arpin Residence - Greco-roman tent and opened wall/window on double door 1998 - Residence, Astoria - Faux Art Deco closet 1998 - Arpin Residence - Trompe l'oeil draperie on main entrance door 1998/99 - Vaknin Residence - Trompe L'oeil and mural - natural landscape 1999 - le Courvoisier Exhibit - Commercial/Grand Central station in preview of the new millennium series          of faux french shops set-up and representing different High class brand; faux finishing the room          and set-up 2000 - Einseindler Residence - Ceilings faux finished through out home 2001 - Silver Residence - Faux finishes through out home 2000/01 - Skeitz office and residence - Faux finishes through out home, office and on furniture 2002 - Murillo Residence - Faux finish on fireplace 2004 - Mistress MacBeth: Luminous Group - Set designer 2004/2005 - Nevins office and residence - Faux finishes