Behind the Brush: Isabella Karolewicz’s Romantic Cityscape Art
Through her romantic cityscape art, Isabella Karolewicz, also known as Bella Eve, takes us inside her creative world in this guest blog. From the moment she sold her first painting to the stories behind her elegant, emotion-filled cityscapes, Isabella shares the inspiration, process, and passion that shape her work.
In a quiet corner of Melbourne, a girl with paint on her fingers sold her first painting for more than she ever imagined art could offer. She was eighteen. That painting spoke to someone.. and that someone whispered to another. Commissions came in like ripples. What began as a whisper became a tide. She left the world of clocks and wages, and stepped wholeheartedly into the realm of the unknown, where days are measured not by hours but by layers of paint.
I am that girl. Still painting. Still dreaming.
My name is Isabella Karolewicz, also known as ‘Bella Eve’, an Australian artist recognised for my cityscape and figurative paintings which are held in collections worldwide.
My artistic journey is like a delicious blend of old-school charm and modern day flair, resulting in contemporary artworks that can be appreciated by all generations. I am unbound by a single style, creating from whatever inspires me in the moment. From cityscapes to abstract figures, to more recently abstract faces and surreal interiors. However, it is the undeniable theme of a ‘romantic elegance’ woven into every piece that unites my diverse collection, giving each piece my distinct, signature touch. Explore my full collection on my website and be sure to follow me on Instagram to keep up with the latest art.
Romantic Cityscape Art: Isabella Karolewicz
As Isabella Karolewicz, I translate emotion into architecture, crafting cityscapes that are love letters to places I have visited and that have captured my spirit. I am endlessly inspired by the elegance of cities and how they hold centuries of love, longing, and humanity within their streets and skylines.
“Captured By You, Paris Flair II”
“Captured by You, Paris” holds the soft hum of song drifting over the Seine river. A woman in a flowing white dress and a lone busker share a moment. It leaves the heart wondering, how sometimes the best love stories can begin with a simple glimpse…
“London Luxe”
“London Luxe” measuring at 72 x 48 inches is one of the largest cityscapes I have created to date. The poetic grey skies of London city are contrasted with reddish toned trees and the timeless charm of a red phone booth and iconic double decker bus. Each cityscape I create is a true labor of love, crafted slowly over weeks, layer by layer.
“City Life, New York”
Through vertical impasto strokes, spontaneous splashes, and hand-smudged taxis to evoke motion, I created “City Life New York”. I couldn’t forget the effortless grace of a woman striding through it all… a moment of poise in the pulse of movement.
“Eiffel Elegance, Paris Flair”
“Eiffel Elegance” was created to embody minimal yet striking sophistication. I sculpted the golden leaves using impasto texture, carefully applied with a palette knife to bring texture and depth. The flowing white gown was painted with expressive strokes, deliberately powerful, yet open-ended which invites the viewer to imagine her story. Every element is intentional, yet restrained, letting elegance speak through simplicity.
“Adored, Venice Charm – Landscape”
I adored my time in Venice and it continues to inspire my Venetian series. “Adored Venice Charm” is all about soft light and gentle tones, capturing how sunlight in Venice moves through the canals and warms the buildings. The florals drape the windows, adding romance and charm as people drift through the canals on the gondolas. The contrast of softness and structure embodies the spirit of the city itself.. timeless, sensual, secretive.
My artistic life is one of contrasts. I dance between sharp lines and flowing forms, between city skylines and soulful eyes, classical subjects infused with modern techniques. Whether I am painting as Isabella Karolewicz or digitally as Bella Eve, my mission is always the same… to create beauty that speaks to the heart, to craft scenes that stir emotion and memories, and to invite others into a world where romance and art are one.
Click here to explore all of Isabella Karolewicz’s cityscape art on iCanvas.