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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’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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Sneak Preview Mixed Media Online

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ann Bell

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

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Ann Bell

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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Inspiring Music, Magical Light & Flowing Creativity

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Ann Bell

Are you looking for inspiration, new techniques, or a dose of creative inspiration to start your year?My class schedule is on my website now: http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm I invite you to consider my one-day workshops: I provide all the supplies, brushes, etc. … Continue reading →

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Ann Bell’s Mixed Media Paintings Now on YouTube

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Ann Bell

These paintings were inspired by my desire to visit the magical water city of Venice. If you like these paintings, they are available in my etsy store You can see all of the Venice series in my studio on November … Continue reading →

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A Sense of Wonder, Mixed Media Paintings by Ann Bell

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Ann Bell

Today I decided to make my first video to show some of my mixed media paintings.  Animoto is the service I decided to use, since it does the technical pieces automatically. Here is the video. Create your own video slideshow … Continue reading →

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Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Ann Bell

Magic happens when you are in the creative state, with the music, the light & the creativity flowing through you. “Gondolier Dreams” ©Ann Bell Mixed Media You’ll connect with your creative spirit as you express your personal ideas. Workshop begins … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Mixed Media Medley, July 28 – 30, 2011

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Ann Bell

Event: Mixed Media Medley: 3 day mixed media workshop for artists and aspiring artists Houston artist Ann Bell will offer a new 3 day workshop Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media

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