Izak Zenou New Work

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IZAK
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IZAK ZENOU
Izak Zenou is one of the most prolific fashion
and beauty villustrators today. His effortless,
style conveys a fresh, elegant and enchanting
view of every day life. It is optimistic,
colorful and a continously evolving fashion
authority. With every flawless stroke of his
brush, he captures the essence of each brand
that he collaborates with. Sephora created an
IZAK capsul collection with cosmetics bags,
make-up and accessories Celine, produced a
sell-out series scarves Guerlain created a
limited edition Valentines fragrance with him,
and perhaps most notably, after 20 years of
collaboration, Izak continues to dazzle shoppers
as the face of Henri Bendel. His lengthy list of
clients include Vogue, Vogue Spoza, Cosmo Girl,
Elle, Self, Marie Claire, InStyle, Mme Figaro,
New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Town and
Country, Wall Street Journal, Officiel, Travel
Leisure, Catherine Malandrino, Chanel, Coty,
John Lobb, Laura Mercier, Lancome, Lilly
Pulitzer, LOreal, Printemps, Revlon, Rizzoli,
Sephora, Target, The Limited, and Vera
Wang. Books by Izak include Billy Joels A New
York State of Mind by Scholastic Bohemian
Manifesto by Bullfinch Press Cooking For Mr.
Latte, a Crimson Books series by Amanda Hesser
Harlequin, a six book series by Carole Matthews
The Nanny Diary series, Parachute Publishing
Princess by Francesca Castagnoli, Broadway
Books, Mommy Needs a Time Out and Mommy Needs a
Martini by Julie Klappas, 2 Lilly Pulitzer books
and calendars on lifestyle and entertaining. The
fashion world is increasingly excited about
Izaks forthcoming coffee table book that is
slated for publication in spring 2017.
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that I am less familiar with, or something that
is related to a very specific brief. If I am
required to do research I will use magazines and
the Internet, but I also love to take pictures.
Mostly, I observe the world around me and get
inspired by all the beauty that I see. I prefer
ideas to flow naturally from my head, it is much
more organic and I feel less restricted this
way. When I am inspired and working naturally my
work is much more fluid and real. Describe your
work environment/studio. My studio is a very
peaceful environment, just the way that I like
it! It is the polar opposite to the jungle that
exists outside of my New York City window. The
space is white, beautiful and free of clutter
the perfect area for me to create. What song
would you chose as the soundtrack to your life?
Anything by Pat Metheny! If you werent an
illustrator, what alternate career path might
you have taken? I would still be involved in the
arts. I could definitely see myself as a
musician! What is your greatest indulgence? My
greatest indulgence in life is simply doing
nothing. Being able to just live and enjoy
everything whilst doing nothing is so
important. What is your greatest influence?I grew
up with 5 women in my household. Living with
that number of women was certainly a huge
influence on my work. I drew my sister Isabel
frequently when I was younger, I guess you could
say that she was the muse of my earlier work.
Ive also been very inspired by the artists
Toulouse Lautrex and Rene Grau as well as Audrey
Hepburn and Ines de la Fressange. What are you
currently working on? At the moment I am working
on a series of patterns for the Izak brand and I
am also working on a new series with Henri
Bendel. What is the best project you ever worked
on? I am so grateful for everything that I have
been able to accomplish so far. However, I would
love to be able to create a film. Id also really
love to collaborate with other artists. What is
your mantra in life? Every day is a new day and
each new day gives you another chance to succeed.
Did you always want to be an artist? Yes, I have
been drawing for as long as I can remember.
Illustrating was a gift that I had from quite
early on in my life. The first thing that I can
remember drawing was a clown I was about 7
years old and everyone in my family was so
excited about it! Do you listen to music while
you paint and if so, what music most sparks your
creativity? Most of the time I love working with
music. I find it very inspirational! How has
your artwork changed or developed over the
years? My work is so much freer because I dont
have a professional agenda anymore. I just go
with the flow and allow my inspiration to guide
me. I am constantly drawing for myself in between
projects, which is a great way to keep the
creative juices flowing and keep me
inspired! While Im creating a particular work, I
need to be drawn in or seduced by the character
that I am drawing. When Im touched by the
expression or an element within an illustration,
I know that it is a successful piece. I feel
like I have truly succeeded when the characters
in my work come to life! The most rewarding thing
about my artwork is when women tell me that they
are truly touched by it. If I can make people
feel good through illustration then I feel as
though I have really achieved what I want in my
work. How do you visualize your own work? It is
really difficult for me to accurately describe
my own work But it is definitely spontaneous,
and I believe it is also very honest. My work is
true to who I am and how I see the world. It
possesses a lot of instinct while embodying the
whimsical this is how I see the
world! Describe your creative process. Typically,
I draw on things that Ive seen and experienced
myself as the inspiration for my work. I
occasionally do external research if I need to
execute a subject
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Fashion illustrator and artist Izak Zenou works
with such brands as CHANEL, Celine, Henri Bendel,
L'Oreal, Sephora, Rizzoli, Vogue, ELLE Marie
Claire The exceptionally talented and stylish
fashion and beauty illustrator Izak Zenou has
forged a reputation as one of the world's most
prolific illustrators. Over the last two
decades, the exceptionally talented and stylishly
quirky illustrator Izak Zenou has forged a
reputation as one of the globes most prolific
fashion illustrators. His love of women, fashion
and style icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Ines
de la Fressange inspire his whimsical imagery.
Izaks effortless, visionary style conveys a
breezy and fresh, yet elegant and enchanting view
of every day life. Fashion artist and creator
Izak Zenou works with such brands as CHANEL,
Celine, Henri Bendel, L'Oreal, Sephora, Rizzoli,
Vogue, ELLE Marie Claire The exceptionally
gifted and classy fashion and sweetness artist
Izak Zenou has cast a name joined of the world's
most prolific illustrators. Over the last
twenty years, the exceptionally gifted and
stylishly far-out artist Izak Zenou has cast a
name joined of the globes most prolific fashion
illustrators. His love of girls, fashion and
elegance icons like Audrey actress and Ines DE la
Fressange inspire his capricious imagination.
Izaks easy, visionary vogue conveys a breezy and
contemporary, nevertheless elegant and
fascinating read of each day life.