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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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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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