Author Archives: Ann Bell

Art as a pathway to your inner sanctuary

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Ann Bell

  Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. ~Hermann Hesse  Painting is my best path to this quiet peaceful place within. That’s why my paintings are peaceful, … Continue reading →

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Mixed Media class in Houston

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Ann Bell

June one-day Collage & Mixed Media Workshops: Make your own art in my gloriously-lighted creative Houston studio. Creative Collage:  June 16, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. www.AnnBell.net/CollageClass.htm Visual Magic with Mixed Media: June 30, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. www.AnnBell.net/MixedMediaClass.htm … Continue reading →

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Art Causes Happiness

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ann Bell

 Brain scientists in Britain have measured increased happiness levels in people while they are looking at beautiful art. Visiting a gallery, artist studio or museum can be a legal mood-enhancing activity. Once you discover the kind of art you like, … Continue reading →

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Virtual Venice Painting Workshop

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Ann Bell

Have you dreamed of a trip to Venice? Or maybe you’re remembering a trip to Venice. While I was in Venice, I fell in LOVE with Venice. I couldn’t see enough. I wish I could take you there with me. … Continue reading →

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“Golden Valley,” by Ann Bell

Posted on April 16, 2012 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

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Ann Bell

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

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Ann Bell

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

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Ann Bell

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

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ann Bell

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

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Ann Bell

       “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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