“IF ISABEL PAINTED HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO, WE’D BE LOOKING AT HER WORK IN THE LOUVRE. FORTUNATELY, YOU AND YOUR GUESTS CAN WATCH A MASTERPIECE UNFOLD AT YOUR VERY OWN WEDDING. FROM THE WAY SHE INTERACTS WITH EVERYONE, TO THE WORK OF ART YOU GET TO KEEP, WE GENUINELY COULDN’T RECOMMEND HER ENOUGH.”
Reilee & Ethan, Newlyweds
BEHIND THE BRAND
MEET YOUR ARTIST
MEET ISABEL
YOUR ARTIST
Intimacy
I develops paintings that honor the emotional intricacies of your wedding day. Every glance, hug, and fleeting moment is captured with care, allowing both couples and guests to feel the connection, however big or small the celebration is.
Artistry
Classical training meets modern sensibility to produce refined, luxurious paintings. Each piece is crafted with technical skill, attention to detail, and aesthetic sophistication, transforming your wedding moments into timeless works of art.
Experience
Live painting is more than a keepsake, it’s an experience. My bubbly, outgoing personality and thoughtful presence elevate your celebration, creating a unique and memorable interaction for both you and your guests.
Hi, I’m Isabel Couceiro. I’m a Boston-based painter who brings a warmth, energy, and love for sentimental moments to every wedding I paint. After spending countless hours alone in a studio, I decided to leave the gallery world in search of connection, celebration, and travel, and wedding painting called my name.
My work is anchored in three essential qualities:
CURRICULUM VITAE
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025 Art @ Sloane, Metcalf Trustee Center’s Portrait Gallery, Boston, MA
2024 Art @ Sloane, Metcalf Trustee Center’s Portrait Gallery, Boston, MA
2024 What We Write, Gallery 5, Boston, MA
2023 Voices, Czong Institute for Contemporary Art, Seoul, South Korea
2023 The Other Art Fair, Visual Artists Association, London, United Kingdom
2022 Laguna Plein Air Association, LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2022 LCAD Next Generation Student Exhibition, LPAPA Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2022 Very Vestige Christmas, Vestige Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2022 300 or Less, Palette and Chisel, Chicago, IL
AWARDS AND HONORS
2024 Honorable Mention, Almenara Art Prize, Córdoba, Spain
2023 Overall Winner, Visual Art Open UK & International Emerging Artist Awards
2023 Winner in Young Artist category, Visual Art Open UK & International Emerging Artist Awards
2022 Honorable mention, Laguna Plein Air Association, Laguna Beach, CA
2021 First Place “Community Values Art Contest,” Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS
Southwest Art Magazine, "21 Under 31 | Young Artists to Watch," July 2025.
Michael Harding, "Michael Harding Future Masters," November 2024.
ArtistsAreCool. "Isabel Couceiro || A Contemporary Spin on Tradition," Feb 2024.
Artit London Ltd. "100 Artists Bringing Figures to Life," Issue 16, June 2023.
Melton, Darcy. Pigeon Review, March 2023.
Chiado Books, Três Quartos do Amor, Poetry Collection, Portugal, 2025.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Warner Music Group
Cover art for music artist Trippie Redd’s Saint Michael V2 album
Visual Artist’s Association
Social Media Strategist
Mall Galleries
Marketing Intern (Summer 2025)
Tomorrow’s Artist by Encore
Developed artwork for website marketing
EDUCATION
Boston University: BFA, Painting
Laguna College of Art and Design: BFA, Drawing and Painting
2018–2021 Chicago Academy for the Arts, Chicago, IL
Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago, IL
Atelier de Arte Realista do Porto, Porto, Portugal
WHERE
ALL
IT
BEGAN
My love for elevated celebrations traces back to my roots as a Portuguese-American. My time as a debutante in Portugal, immersed me in a world of tradition, beauty, and ceremony. Surrounded by grand settings, flowing gowns, and an atmosphere rich with meaning, I was captivated by the artistry of the moment. It was there that I created my first painting inspired by a celebration, marking the beginning of my passion for event painting. What started as a personal expression has since evolved into a practice devoted to capturing the magic, elegance, and emotion of life’s most meaningful occasions.
I. Classical Training
II. Gallery Experience
III. Performing Arts
ARTIST’S BACKGROUND
Classically trained in realism at the Florence Academy of Art and The Atelier De Arte Realista in Porto, I bring technical precision and a love of craft to every painting. My personal work has been exhibited in galleries across the US, London, and South Korea, and has now spanned to commissioned weddings internationally, where I capture movement, fabrics, and florals in real time. With experience working in galleries and arts organizations, I blend professional rigor with creative vision. A lifelong performer in music, theater, and film, I bring warmth, charisma, and ease in front of crowds, making each live painting a dynamic, engaging experience for couples and guests alike.