Izak Zenou
Illustrationist
E“verything inspires me! It can be a gesture, an expression, or a perfect imperfection. It can be the way a piece of clothing translates into body language, the way a ray of light hits a surface, the sound of a word, or a piece of music—I love music. My senses, somehow, connect the dots and communicate directly to my hand.
Izak Zenou
is one of the most celebrated fashion illustrators of our time. His love of women and fashion, along with a unique creative vision and sense of irony his undeniable talent and effortless gesture, he feeds the world with his unforgettable creations.
Izak’s collaborates with leading international brands and publications, influencing a generation of artists and fashion culture. Celine, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Guerlain, Henri Bendel, Kiton, Lippault, Elle, Travel & Leisure, Marie Claire, and Vogue are only a few of his many clients.
Izak Zenou has dabbled in the NFT world in partnership with renown astrologer Susan Miller @AstrologyZone (Polygon). “Susan Miller Stars,” a 12,000-piece NFT collection, consists of 1,000 art designs representing each zodiac sign, uniquely illustrated by Izak.
Izak and Susan Miller’s unique collaboration are in Astrology Zone’s 8th season, marrying Susan’s art of astrology and the written word with Izak’s fashionably chic illustrations.
Books Include:
“My Two Dads and Me” and “My Two Moms and Me” with Michael Joosten, Random House Children’s Books
“Astrology Zone” by Susan Miller (Ongoing yearly calendars and books)
“Une Femmes Francais: The Seductive Style of French Women,” by Catherine Malandrino, St. Martin’s Press
“Bohemian Manifesto” with Laren Stover, Bullfinch Press (2 books)
“A New York State of Mind,” with Billy Joel, Scholastic
“How to Become a Fashion Design,” Wiley & Sons
“Cooking For Mr. Latte,” with Amanda Hesser, a Crimson Books series
“Let’s Meet on Platform 8,” A six book series by Carole Matthews, Harlequin
The Nanny Diary series, Parachute Publishing;
“Princess” by Francesca Castagnoli, Broadway Books,
“Mommy Needs a Time Out”,“If You Give a Mom a Martini” by Julie Klappas & Lyss Stern, Clarkson Potter
“J’Adore New York” by Isabelle Lafleche, Les Editions Quebec
“Confessions of a Teen Nanny,” by Victoria Ashton, Harper Collins
“Essentiall Lilly,” 2 Lilly Pulitzer books and calendars, Harper Collins
Stay tuned for Izak’s much awaited coffee table book.
“My senses, somehow, connect the dots and communicate directly to my hand. I think that’s why my work is the so spontaneous and effortless. Sometimes, I get surprised by what I’m drawing and I like that. It’s like whatever I’m drawing is channeled from within me. I always want my drawings to feel lighthearted, relatable and warm. Through my many years of being a fashion illustrator, working with some really great brands like Henri Bendel whom I worked with for over 20 years, I realized how my work makes high lux-ury into something familiar and approachable, while still being aspirational. That’s how I see my work. Whatever the project - for licensing it could be a notebook, a scarf, a t-shirt, luggage or even dinnerware, I like to help brands make high-quality products that are desirable and unique yet truly ownable. For me, this is where art and commerce meet.” — IZAK
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