Isabella Cotier operates as a modern-day flâneur, continuously documenting the humour, loneliness, and tenderness of city life directly in her sketchbooks. Her drawing practice pairs impulsive, sketchy lines with a highly deliberate use of colour to emphasise the distinct moods and personalities of her everyday subjects.

With a sharp eye for style, she focuses heavily on clothing, facial expressions, and body language, offering an honest and refreshing alternative to the curated, flawless perfection typically seen across social media platforms.

Her distinct visual voice has secured major global partnerships, including an acclaimed "Street Style" apparel capsule collection with Gucci, alongside frequently creating bespoke artwork for Vogue and other leading international fashion publications.

"I want to profile both ordinary and extraordinary people, never the 'perfect' figures we are constantly privy to," she notes. "My focus is on capturing the unfiltered, honest moments that make the human experience feel truly relatable."

Watch Isabella's video feature with House & Garden.