Author Archives: Ann Bell

Virtual Venice Painting Workshop

Have you dreamed of a trip to Venice? Or maybe you’re remembering a trip to Venice. Venice is an artist’s dream. Wonderful colors, rich textures, beauty every place you look. I’ve just returned from Venice. I walked, looked, imagined, and … Continue reading

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“Golden Valley,” by Ann Bell

I enjoyed all the visitors and conversations to my Open Studio on Saturday. This painting is one of my favorites. Its peace flows into me every time I look at it. I positioned my stool across from it, so I … Continue reading

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See Art at its Source

Do you love to look at art? Perhaps you enjoy meeting the artist and seeing the creative space. I enjoy welcoming visitors into my gloriously-lighted studio where creativity flows. Visitors and students tell me that they can feel the creative … Continue reading

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Ann Bell loves Venice

I arrived back in Houston from Venice late Monday, April 2. Since then, I’ve mainly been sleeping…early to bed & late to rise … plus trying to answer emails and play catchup. Venice was WONDERFUL!!! The best way to see the most at … Continue reading

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Visual Journaling Video

I just made this video to excite you about the power of visual journaling. I hope that you’ll join me on this exciting journey to self-discovery. You’ll love the power that your visual journal will give you to connect with … Continue reading

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Ann Bell’s word for the year Stretch

Last year I selected a word to inspire and motivate me during the year 2011. That word was “imagine.” And everything I imagined has come true. As you might imagine, I was careful to only imagine good things. That word … Continue reading

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Visual Journal Journey Online Class

       “Creativity, as has been said, consists largely of rearranging what we know in order to find out what we do not know. Hence, to think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for … Continue reading

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Mixed Media Online Video Preview

Would you like a mega-dose of creative fun? Get the complete details at www.AnnBell.net/MixedMediaOnline.htm There is a button you can use if you decide to join this creative adventure! Ann Bell

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Sneak Preview Mixed Media Online

Here’s a sneak preview of my Mixed Media & Collage classes. Collage is an important element in both. Whether you can attend in person in my Houston studio, or whether you want to play online, this video will give you … Continue reading

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Spend the day with Artist Ann Bell in her studio

This is your opportunity to Spend the Day with me in my gloriously lighted creative artist studio in Houston & get my personal assistance with your creativity & your art. What kind of help would you like from me? This … Continue reading

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