Iconic and unforgettable describes the stylized work of artist Annabel de Vetten. Her unique approach, and striking imagery have truly set her work apart from the rest. Each of her images goes through several stages of process. They are not photos rendered stylistically. Close examination will reveal the astonishing precision with which she works.

Born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany, Annabel came to Birmingham, England, when she was just 17, in order to pursue her passion for art. After graduating from Wolverhampton University with a BA Hons in Fine Art/Sculpture, Annabel put her 3D work to one side to progress her figurative painting.

Inspired by the likes of Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely together with the retro influences of designers such as Verner Panton, the artist began to develop her figurative style, focusing on the female form. She worked to produce images of unknown women that were so sultry and alluring that they looked like stars in their own right.

The juxtaposition of bold colors and stark backgrounds against the soft forms of the subject provide great contrast in the works. Details are stripped away and features are created using a series of graduating contours, allowing the viewer to explore each piece like a landscape.
 
Combining her love of magic and art, Annabel recently fused her two passions with the release of The Jill Deck. Constantly using playing cards, Annabel became fascinated with the concept of creating her own cards. Working in collaboration with a playing card specialist in Germany, Annabel created the Jill Deck: The cards where the Jacks are Jills. The court cards in the Jill Deck are based on Annabel's original paintings.

Now, taking her magical artwork one step further, she has created new series of portraits featuring vintage Magicians. This collection has already created a huge amount of interest from both magicians and non-magicians. She has now expanded this collection to portraits of iconic contemporary magicians, and has some fantastic people from the magic world on board for this latest project.

Over the past decade, Annabel has exhibited widely throughout the UK, Europe and most recently, a solo show at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, LA. She has received substantial media coverage, her work has been featured in a number of national publications including The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Mirror, Heat Magazine, Elle Decoration, and Marie Claire. Her Magicians Collection has been featured in Magic Magazine, Magische Welt (Germany) and LIllusionisté (France). She is artist in residence at Illusions Magic Bar in Bristol, and her work is owned by many magic celebrities.