Izabellah's Profile

Bio

Izabella is a self taught, outsider/mixed media/collage artist. She lives in Las Vegas & works her magic in an art studio, she calls “the dungeon” (a wine cellar,converted to work space)

She has discovered mixed media art only within the last few years, so she is in the midst of discovery & experimentation, with new techniques…like a mad scientist in a laboratory!

Recently she was introduced to Photoshop, she madly adores altering her work digitally, which has endless possibilities for her artwork.

Izabella considers her work, “outside the box” a bit dark, and is tremendously inspired by vintage images, in which she tries to capture and express the haunting beauty in her works. Each of her visions brought to life on paper have a personality of it’s own, trying to evoke strong emotions in those who view them. Some sweet & whimsical, while others are dark and mysterious. Her work, at this time, mainly consists of paper, revamped jewelry and altered art.

She has been published in Bernie Berlin’s book “Altered Art Cards Workshop” ZNE's book (front cover) And currently will be published in 3 upcoming books due out in books stores 2008 & 2009. The authors are, Susan Tuttle and Lisa Kettle.

When not busy creating art, she is busy at her computer uploading art to the many art groups she belongs to, she is a founding member of ZNE. She has started flickr groups & a private NING art group called “Outsider Artists” the gathering place. Also a public Ning group called Creative Souls a diverse array of creative people sharing their passion of the arts in different forms.

Spirituality, music, family, friends & her 2 young boys are her inspirations.

Something off the wall....she loves to perform endless hours of magic tricks for her kids, a quick movement of hand & a disappearing quarter leaves them giggling & eyes full of wonderment and in awe of their mommy ;) Izabella is intriqued with David Blaine street magic! And loves to race, at Las Vegas Speedway!!

Bella’s work can be found on…

Blog~ Izabella’s Blue~ http://izabella.typepad.com

Creative Souls~
http://creativesouls.ning.com

Website~ Velvet and Rust~
www.velvet-and-rust.com

Proud member of Outsider Artists!
www.outsider-artists.net

Proud fondante member of ZNE!!
www.zneart.com

Born on February 8

Favorite Materials

paper, glue, scissors, vintage material, lace, rust, found objects, pliers, wire, ribbons