Past Projects

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Past Projects 〰️

Explore a curated collection of past exhibitions and event from Blair Isobelle — where imagination meets purpose. Each body of work reflects a thoughtful balance of creative vision and considered technique, crafted to capture personality and evoke connection. Browse examples of commissions, exhibitions, and finished works that demonstrate my commitment to meaningful, effective portraiture tailored to each subject.

Portrait artist of the year 2025

A woman with black curly hair, glasses, and tattoo on her shoulder stands next to an abstract portrait painting of a seated person with short hair, wearing a dark shirt, in front of a pink background. The woman is wearing a black top and paint-stained cream-colored apron, smiling at the camera.
A man and a woman standing next to an easel with a portrait painting of a man holding a sign that says 'MATICS' or 'MATHE' in a studio with colorful wall and wooden floor.
A man and a woman standing next to an easel with a portrait painting of a man holding a sign that says 'MATICS' or 'MATHE' in a studio with colorful wall and wooden floor.
Artist standing in front of her blank canvas, preparing her palette. She is standing in front of her subject, Matt O’Kine, who is sitting on a chair in front of a colourful wall

08/04/22 EXHIBITION BY ISOBELLE BLAIR: BODY LANGUAGE

April 8th, 2022

La Crème Creative Inc

4/8 Orchard Rd, Brookvale, 2100

An art painting of a woman with red hair, sitting with a dark background. The woman is not wearing a shirt, with a black cloth covering her lap and arm. The painting style appears expressive with bold brushstrokes.
A painting of a woman with wavy brown hair, sitting outdoors, holding a black cat with green eyes. The background is greenish with abstract brush strokes.

SURROGATE

Oil on wood panel

120 x 120

Healing yourself is connected with healing others. - Yoko Ono

 

In October 2020, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and since then I face choices around my health and my body that affect my day-to-day life. One of the hardest choices I had to make was in 2021, when I discovered I was pregnant and had to terminate at 16 weeks gestation. I lost a baby boy, Azure, with whom I experienced a deep connection.

Loss and grief prompted a disconnect in communication between myself and my body. The new sensation of emptiness was overwhelming and I lost my body language in the mud. 

The grieving and healing process pushed me up against many characters, both internal and external: some of them are painted in this show. Painting about my experience is how I relearned the language of my body and connected with the part of myself that was hurting. Painting helped me to acknowledge all the facets of the journey and the range of emotions that are expressed within the works. In the early works, I was crawling, painting in heavy grief. As I look back, I now know I painted in love: my body’s language. 

To my audience, I hope this work can offer peace to your grief and spark some joy when reflecting on the story of your own body and the choices you have made to honour it. I think that sharing stories can be a powerful way to open space for the healing of others, which is why I am honoured to be donating 10% sales proceeds to The Elephant Room Documentary series, a project that is capturing stigmatised lived experiences and making them beautiful, by Sofia Viegas.

I must paint, so I paint in honour of Azure, my baby, and anyone else who sees themselves in this story and the work. 

  • Commissions, Portraits, Pet Portraits, Figure Painting, Press, Events and Collaboration

  • Contact and commissioning process

    1. Reach out

      Email me at isobelleblairart@gmail.com or use the contact page to start the conversation.

    2. Tell me what you want

      Describe your idea — as vague or as detailed as you like. I’ll help clarify your vision and suggest options if you’re unsure.

    3. Discuss budget

      We’ll talk about price. Cost generally depends on size and level of detail; my rates reflect experience, technique, and the quality of the finished piece.

    4. Painting and review

      I begin the painting. You’ll receive a progress photo to review and request adjustments. One revision is included free of charge; significant changes may incur an additional fee and will be added to the invoice.

    5. Delivery and finishing

      When complete, the piece can be sent for framing, picked up, or delivered according to your preference.

    Voila — your custom portrait, created to capture the spirit you asked for.

  • You can reach me anytime on my Contact Page or email: isobelleblairart@gmail.com

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  • I am a one woman show, true to form of the artist stereotype! I am to be collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I am here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

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