Camilla Byrd
Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Camilla Byrd is an artist renowned for her vibrant oil portraits. Her introspective works reveal an exploration of the tensions between youthful innocence and the anxieties of growing up. In Byrd’s works, figures exude both strength and vulnerability, commanding attention with their gaze. Byrd’s work conveys the depth and texture of her subjects’ lives, welcoming viewers to engage with the layered emotions and histories within each canvas. Her work honors the overlooked moments of girlhood and womanhood, encouraging reflection on the connections that shape our lives. Drawing inspiration from the late Alice Neel for the rendering of figures and incorporating Hockney's vivid color palette, Byrd creates a distinctive artistic language. She has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art with a painting focus at the University of South Florida.