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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Obsession Du Jour: Bella Foster

The artist, Bella Foster, first showed up on my radar over a year ago.  Kate Spade, had hired Ms. Foster to illustrate the company's calendar for 2010.  I was instantly hooked, and ever since I've been following the work of this whimsical artist. In fact, Bella Foster can even be found occasionally blogging over at Here There And Them.  Between her colorful imagery, (often compared to Matisse) and her subject matter of choice...interiors, isn't it easy to see why I just adore her work?

Posted by coopermultimedia at 3:30 AM
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33 comments:

  1. Diana MieczanFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I also adore her work. The first piece is so great! Happy day:)
    Kisses

    Ps: I’m hosting an stunning Ruche GIVEAWAY later today! Hope you’ll join in :)

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  2. quintessenceFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Yes, her work is totally charming. You can definitely see the Matisse influence. Yet the watercolor gives it a modern freshness.

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  3. jeanette from everton terraceFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Yes I remember thinking Matisse when I first saw it and the strange thing is I'm not a big Matisse fan but I loved the Kate Spade calendar. I bought one for myself and several more for friends I was so smitten with it :)

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  4. David TomsFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Love the bright colours and the naievety of these. Very les fauves!

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  5. DebbyFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    This is my type of art! Love the use of color... adorable. Hope you are having a good week, Sue! xo

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  6. LiveLikeYouFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Just adorable! Will hope over to her blog and see some more!!

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  7. Kim@ChattafabulousFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Sue, these are lovely - I can see why you're smitten!

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  8. Helena - A Diary of LovelyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I love her work too, so pretty and fresh!

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  9. Teresa at Splendid SassFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Breathe of fresh air! Love her work, and I can see why Kate Spade chose her. Very close to the Spade look.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  10. Party ResourcesFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    What a fun introduction! Love her work! xx

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  11. Charlotta WardFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Yes it's wonderful. Like a vitamin injection!
    Love the naive style and the colours. Thanks for the introduction - I look forward to seeing more of her work.

    Am just finishing your post and will load it in the morning (ca 8 hours from now).

    Hugs

    xx C

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  12. I Dream OfFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    So happy and charming. Love, love!

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  13. Gramercy HomeFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Glad to know about her - beautiful work!

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  14. eclecticrevisitedFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Foster's work is gorgeous...love the palette..and subject..
    maureen

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  15. christine {bijouandboheme}February 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Oh my goodness, these are so so charming. Thanks for the introduction and preview- off to see more!!

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  16. KwanaFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love her fun loose style.

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  17. Melanie's RandomnessFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    How cute!! I love watercolor paintings!!

    Melanie's Randomness

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  18. KathyFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I've seen her work, but did not know the artist or any details....thanks for the info.....I love the whimsy....k

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  19. A Perfect GrayFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    oh so awesome...

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  20. KatieFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    It's easy to see why Bella Foster has been compared to Matisse (probably my favorite artist) ... Thanks for sharing; these works are so sweet!

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  21. Dancing BranflakeFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Goodness! She is talented. Her paintings are so vivid and fun and sweet.

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  22. pretty pink tulipsFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Love the whimsy and color in her artwork! So happy to know about Bella!!!
    xo E

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  23. Macarena - Chic et PoshFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I really like her work, soft lines mixed with vibrant colors! Very Posh! Xo

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  24. Marcus DesignFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Gorgeous work, I just love it all. Love her whimsy with her paintings.
    Nancy xo

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  25. SnOOpFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I feel really stupid because I have never seen her work before. BUt it's gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and teaching me about someone new

    Amanda xxx

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  26. JosieFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    These are absolutely gorgeous -- so colorful and full of life!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  27. SeemaFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Awesome work ! it is really difficult to do this
    kind of illustration. I think Sue they are water colors.

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  28. idratherbeshoppingFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    love these - they're darling!

    xo,
    joAnn

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  29. StaceyFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks for the intro to this super talent! Of course, i love her use of colours and i adore the child like nature of her work! Yes, lots of whimsy indeed. XX

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  30. Marianne (Style For Living)February 23, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Adore these illustrations! So bright and cheerful.

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  31. Michelle @ Ten JuneFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Gorgeous!! I have realllly been crushing on watercolor prints lately. So pretty and colorful.

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  32. DesFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    These are excellent. Thank you for introducing me to this artist's work.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    her work is so gorgeous! And I found an amazing print by her on www.littlecollector.com of a daschund named Blitz. So so sweet and affordable!

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