Mike Bell
painter /
UK
Inspired by 30 years living and working on the Northumberland coast and now in the wilds of Redesdale, near Scottish Borders.
Fascinated by patterns of sand on beach, piles of seaweed/driftwood order and chaos together. Images I create use a wide range of materials, sand, soil coal dust, driftwood are often embedded in paint surface [Antonio Tapies has been a favourite for long time] I want paintings to be as natural as possible. Rarely use brush but finger, knife, trowel, sand, spray paints plus lots of builders materials to create impasto surfaces.
Experimenting with Holographic foils in paint to simulate the wonderful light of Northumberland. Moving to Redesdale I have been inspired and became aware of the interaction of man and nature. In the Otterburn Ranges military roads, bunkers and old tanks contrast with crags, quarries, moorland and forest to create a wonderful tapestry at different times of year. Rock strata, strange cloud formations, moody sunsets, reflections in rivers and lakes have me rushing for sketch book or camera. "The Land of Far Horizons" Northumberland, has light which enhances the tactile quality of the landscape no matter what the season.
I hope my work stimulates a wide range of perceptions and feelings for this "Land of Far Horizons" Other influences/artists I admire include Turner, John Blockley, Andy Goldsworthy, Cezanne, and many more.
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You can view a selection of Mike Bell's
Northumberland Coastal series mixed media work
at these
upcoming exhibitions:
Jan 11-Feb 11th 2008
Solo Exhibition at
The Michael Joseph Artists Haven Gallery
Ft Lauderdale, Florida USA
[ first solo show in USA ]
Exhibitors Galleries
at Art Expo New York
February 28th to March 3rd
By Crisolart Galleries of Barcelona
#Booth 1245
Feb 15th - April 2008
The Spring Show at
The Sheridan Russell Gallery
Crawford St , London
will also be represented by
Sheridan Russell on their stand at AAF
March 13th-16th, 2008
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F E A T U R E D A R T W O R K
Bondicar Rocks Low-tide No1.
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Artwork information and pricing
- Black and Gold, Moonlight and Driftwood Series No.1,
mixed media, 60 x 60cm, £625.00
- Belsay Hall Quarry Gardens Rock & Root series Blue & White,
mixed media, 60 x 60cm, £650.00
- Druridge Bay, Sunset Series, mixed media, 40 x 40cm, £345.00
- Winter Redesdale Rhythms & textures, mixed media, 70 x 70cm, £850.00
- North Sea Oil Rig, Ghost Series, mixed media, 70 x 70cm, £795.00
- Heather on the Beacon, mixed media, 50 x 50cm £545.00 - SOLD
- Moonlight & Driftwood Series 2007, mixed media, 60 x 60cm £650.00
- Druridge Bay, Morning, mixed media, 70 x 70cm, £795.00
- Cold Town Fells, Redesdale, mixed media, 60 x 60cm, £595.00
- Beach Rhythms & textures No.1, mixed media 80 x 80cm, £950.00
- Redesdale Rhythms & Textures, mixed media, 70 x 70cm, £795.00
All paintings are on unframed block canvas, image taken
around onto edge.
Shipping info:
Paintings shipped flat in bubble wrap in twin walled cardboard boxes, shipped by either Parceline/DPD or DHL
If you are interested in purchasing one of the artworks presented here or if you would like further information about the artist please contact : elizabeth@artromgallery.com |
Gallery Comment:
Longstanding AG GUILD Member Mike Bell paints his surroundings with a majesty that honors the Northumberland coast. The artist depicts the light; the big sky natural light of this spectacular part of the world, enducing atmosphere in sweeping land and seascapes.
Textures are used to create 3D effects in these fairly large scale paintings. The subtly rendered skies in their infinite mutations reflect his great appreciation and respect for Nature. Bell rarely varies in his format of the horizon line low on the canvas to emphasize and enhance the sweeping gradeur of his subject.
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