Isabel Couceiro, 22 MASSACHUSETTS
Style & Inspirations: I would describe my style as primarily representational and figurative. I’m inspired by intimacy between people, saturated colors, performance, cinematography and poetry—most of my paintings actually begin as poems!
Art Education: I began training at the Laguna College of Art + Design, pursuing a BFA in painting, and transferred to Boston University to continue my BFA. I’ve also studied at the Florence Academy of Art and the Atelier Arte Realista Porto.
Best Art Advice Received: Being a painter is as much about building a community as it is about making the work. This has proven true time and again. To me, the art world is meaningful because of the people who surround you—the friends who push you, model for you, share opportunities, teach new skills, and ultimately make you a happier artist.
Favorite Studio Music: I usually paint with TV shows on, but Adrianne Lenker’s music has been the soundtrack to my painting world from the start. Her songs, about love, loss and being a woman in the world, feel like the music playing behind every painting I make.
Favorite Work by Another Artist: Right now, I’m obsessed with the works of Kyle Dunn and Sasha Gordon. I’m too indecisive to choose just one piece!
Artistic Goals: My biggest dream is to travel the world alongside my work—maybe even show at the Venice Biennale. As a 22-year-old artist, securing representation with a gallery that loves whatever I create is another big goal. More realistically, I hope to sell enough art to fund a happy, comfortable life surrounded by fellow artists and friends.
Other Passions: I love acting in short films (I actually started as a theatre major), as well as playing guitar, singing, cooking and spending time in nature. I’d like to think these passions are deeply connected to my art.
contact info: isabelcouceiro.comprice range: $500-$10,000
Included in “21 Under 31 | Young Artists to Watch – 2025” from the August/September 2025 issue.
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