Paint from your Imagination

If you are an artist…or an aspiring artist…this day in my studio is designed just for you!

You’ll learn how to develop an idea from the beginning spark that may exist only in your imagination into a real painting.

And, incidentally, you’ll also rejuvenate your creative spirit and have lots of creative FUN. Of course, this incidental result might be the reason you choose to come.

Paint from your Imagination:
Monday, May 30, 2011.
Class begins at 10 AM & ends at 2:30 PM.

Advance registration is absolutely necessary. My studio is small & space is limited. You can register through Paypal at http://www.annbell.net/ImagineClass.htm 

If you usually spend Monday trapped in an office, this holiday workshop may be the creative opportunity your soul has been yearning for.

I’ll provide all materials & supplies. Just come & enjoy a creative adventure that will enable lift your art to new levels.

Beginners are welcome. Actually, when you try to entice images out of your heart onto the paper/canvas, we are all beginners.

This unique class offers you the opportunity to play with ideas in a way that will change your feelings about yourself as an artist in a dramatic, confidence increasing way. I haven’t seen anyone else teaching this type of class. I wish I could have taken a class like this 20 years ago. But YOU can take it now. Your heart knows whether this class is for you. If it is, I urge you to indulge your heart’s wish.

We’ll work on paper that I provide in this class. The paper is not rationed. If you want to begin again, I’m happy to provide more paper. Although…I find that continuing to work & make changes actually helps the ideas to flow. Remember the old rule that says, “A body in motion tends to remain in motion.” I find that it also is true for the flow of ideas.

I keep my class size small, so you can have as much personal attention as you want.

I provide all supplies, so you don’t have to gather yours & carry them in. You can enjoy experimenting with mine for extra creative fun. I have acrylic paint in dozens of colors, including metallics. I have oil pastels, several brands of water soluble crayons, pastels & pencils, including the new Derwent Inktense colored pencils.

My gloriously lighted creative studio is near downtown Houston, convenient to all the freeways, and adjacent to the Metro (McGowen station).

If you are in town without art supplies, and this class becons to your heart, I provide all the supplies.

Online registration is available through Paypal on the class page at http://www.annbell.net/ImagineClass.htm

Ann Bell

PS. I realize that Monday is Memorial day. If you are meant to be here, the fact that it is a holiday might be the fact that makes it POSSIBLE for you to come.

PPS. My complete class schedule is at http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm

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Interview with Ann Bell

I made this short video in my studio the same day that I was photographed by Deborah Wallace from Barfield Photography for the article about me in Houston Woman Business Directory

Interview with Ann Bell from Ann Bell on Vimeo.

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Mixed Media Paintings Video

Do you like this video?

Or is the background a distraction?

Perhaps a simple slideshow would be better…

What do you think?

Ann Bell
Mixed Media Artist
www.AnnBell.net

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Hearts, Love & Moonlight

Stop the whirling time machine. It’s all going too fast. I just want to slow down & make art. What about you?

And the next best thing to making art is teaching others to make art. If you have an unfulfilled dream of making art, but don’t know where to begin, I invite you to consider my one-day workshops. I provide all the supplies, easy-to-follow demonstration, as well as glorious light, inspiring music & flowing creativity.

More than a class! It’s an experience. See the possibilities at
http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm

Each class is a fun & relaxing adventure. And you have a beautiful piece of art to take home & enjoy forever.

Ann Bell original painting "Love Gives the Heart Wings"

"Love Gives the Heart Wings" an 8" x 8" original painting by Ann Bell

Treat yourself…or a friend…to one of these workshops.

Or treat both of you. Sign up and come together for double the fun.

My studio is in Midtown, close to all the freeways, easily accessible from the Woodlands, Kingwood, Conroe, Tomball, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Pasadena, and all parts of Houston.

I hope you’ll join me soon for a one-day creative workshop.

Ann Bell

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Inspiring Music, Magical Light & Flowing Creativity

Ann Bell used metallic & interference paints to add the magic to Cedar Moon.

Cedar Moon, a magical painting inspired by music from the Cedar Moon album by Jeff Ball.

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.
You don’t need to gather or buy anything. Just register & come.
You can try new paint colors & other supplies.
You can experience true creative flow, regardless of your skill level.
You’ll learn new ways of working with acrylics & water-soluble media.
If you are a beginner, you’ll gain a lot of confidence.
If you are an advanced painter, any of my workshops will put your imagination & creativity into high gear.
My studio is near downtown Houston, close to all the freeways.
Class times let you drive both ways without getting into the heavy traffic.
I’ll be teaching The Business of Art in Conroe on Saturday, February 12. Jeanne Matthews is accepting registrations. The class & her contact info is listed on my schedule.

If you want more information or have questions, please call me at 281-330-3827 or email artist@annbell.net
Online registration through PayPal is available for all of the classes in my studio. Register Now button is on the individual class pages, halfway down the page or lower.

Ann Bell
http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm

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Ann Bell’s Venice Paintings (8″ x 10″) available on Etsy

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Ann Bell’s Mixed Media Paintings Now on YouTube

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 13, noon until 5…my OPEN STUDIO.

2711 Main St. #114
Houston, Tx 77002

Ann Bell

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A Sense of Wonder, Mixed Media Paintings 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 at animoto.com.

What do you think? Would you like to make your own. This one is very short. I used their free level of service. Videos are limited to 30 seconds. I may upgrade so I can make longer videos.

This was a big step. Let me know what you think. Do you like the clouds? The Celtic music?

Ann Bell

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Beautiful, Loving Kittens Seek Good Home

In July I rescued 6 tiny kittens from a feral mother cat. I’ve taken care of these babies, fed them, played with them & loved them. I even finally named them when they cried at being all called “kitty.”

But I CANNOT keep them. I will be happy to bring 1 or even 2 of them to you.

Buddy is a playful little guy, the first to explore new territory.

Buddy let me take his picture. Isn’t he beautiful? His brother Fatty is camera shy. He also is a tuxedo cat, with a little piece of black under his chin. They make a wonderful pair. Fatty was the first one to be named. Initially I rescued 5 babies. 3 days later, my husband saw Fatty. It took me another 2 days to catch him, and he  was significantly bigger than the others, since Mama Cat had milk for 6 and had only been feeding him. But normal feeding and active play have helped him. He is a tiny bit larger, but doesn’t fit the name now.

Did I mention that it is easy to rename a kitten. You simply hold them & pet them while repeating the name & using it consistently. They identify the name with the petting & begin to respond to it. (There are some who would claim that they respond to the voice, not the name.)

Baby is a sweet, loving kitten who likes to purr, play, be petted & sleep

If you have space in your home and your heart for one of these babies, please call me at 281-330-387 or email artist@annbell.net so we can arrange the to get your new baby (babies) to you. They have not had shots. You can take them to the vet you prefer. I am not asking any compensation…just the promise that you will take care of your new pet(s).

Ann Bell

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Create Visual Magic with Mixed Media

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 Original

“Gondolier Dreams” ©Ann Bell Mixed Media

You’ll connect with your creative spirit as you express your personal ideas.

Workshop begins with a short “how-to” demo.

Then you’ll paint & express your own vision. You’ll create a unique & memorable painting that you’ll love, even if you have never painted before.

If you’re an experienced painter, you’ll love exploring new tools & techniques as you mix acrylics with oil pastels, colored pencils, collage.

I’ll share my stencils & simple printing blocks. And I’ll show you how to use them.

I’ll share my acrylic paint & texture mediums, brushes, oil pastels & colored pencils, vintage books, collage papers & MORE.

NEW tools will enrich your creative play. The best art comes from creative play.

All supplies provided. Possible CPE hours for teachers. Small class. Personal attention.

My studio is near downtown Houston, conveniently located near all major freeways.

Visual Magic with Mixed Media Workshop

Saturday, October 9, 2010     10 AM – 2:30 PM

Find our more about this class & register at http://www.annbell.net/MixedMediaClass.htm

Or see the complete class schedule at

http://www.annbell.net/classes.htm

If you want to schedule a Private Painting Lesson in watercolor or acrylic,

call me at 281-330-3827 to make your appointment.

You can learn to paint and have a lot of fun,

even if you have been told that you have no talent !

I hope to see you in my studio soon.

Ann Bell

www.AnnBell.net

281-330-3827

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