One of our finest artist in Linkedin
Thank you Linkedin for introducing me to this terrific artist and now friend.
Four years ago I gave up teaching to paint full time. It has been an incredible journey and I have come into contact with some amazing people, most of whom are artists creating really impressive work.
I joined LinkedIn where I first came across Anabela through the Artbiz group where I learn a huge amount in a very short time. I then began a Facebook Art page where I can share not just my own work but other artists who have inspired me. Anabela is one of these, she is not only very talented but very generous in sharing her knowledge and experience and I have really appreciated her support from across the Pond. Having grown up before the age of computers,emails and social media, I had a lot of catching up to do!
Through linkedin I came across the Sketchbook Project and created a little sketchbook entitled My Secret and How to tell it, It is based on a beautiful archipelago of islands off the South West of the UK, the Isles of Scilly. These tiny islands inspired me to develop my landscape painting so I owe much to them. My sketchbook is in the Brooklyn Art Library NY and last summer it travelled all over the States, Canada and Australia. Amazing!
With tweeting I have found a number of opportunities including art work for a Horror movie, new exhibiting opportunities, more sales and this year I am taking part in the twitter art exhibit which will be held in Orlando.
I sell most of my oil paintings through putting on my own Solo shows, taking part in Devon Open Studios, and through word of mouth. I am currently helping to run a pop-up artisan shop which has been a very interesting experience where I sell mostly prints, cards and calenders.
This Spring I have a Solo Exhibition at a new wonderful quirky venue called A la Ronde.
Online art galleries include Saatchionline, Northdevonarts.co.uk and the Eliza gallery and artistsinfo.co.uk.I am a founding member of the Exe Valley Artists where we get together to experiment in painting techniques and enjoy friendly chats about all things arty.
I am currently working on some paintings of Venice. The light in December was magical and I am trying to capture something of this now I am back in my UK studio. Capturing light on water is a passion as well as a constant challenge!
heatherbellartuk@gmail.com
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