Mark Bell

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Artist statement

Mark Bell’s vibrant, richly textured, colourful artworks are inspired by eclectic musicians, dancers and nature depicting movement, fluid lines and form. A love of fabrics, fluid lines and form is ever present in his richly textured work. By building layers and mixing vibrant colours on the canvas the viewer can respond to the movement, atmosphere and light

Extended Bio

Originally from Newcastle, Mark Bell studied Fashion & Design at Central St. Martins and moved to Devon in 2007 where he and his wife developed an events business and creative scene that would fuel his imagination. "I've always loved to paint, always hoped to be a working artist. I work in lots of different styles - I've a very naturalistic life-like style or I go very graphic with very defined and lines. Sometimes I'll try and mix the two, by using a very naturalistic approach with a bold, striking graphic line through it to compliment it. I like to immerse myself in the painting and sometimes, when the conditions are right, I work extraordinarily fast. I love the feeling of being swept along and coming out the other side. It’s very rewarding to do a few little tweaks then standing back to view the finished painting – I wish they could all be like that!”