Painting tour: "Bohemianism"

New painting "Bohemianism"

Gallery

  

      "Yadah Praise"
        oil on canvas
        96.5" x 56"
             2009

   


   "The Continental Club"
        oil on canvas
          48" x 36"
            2009




     "Broadlind"
     oil on canvas
        30" x 40"
            2009




     "98 cents store"
       oil on canvas
         40" x 30"
            2009




   "Los Angeles Trip"
   oil/acrylic on canvas
        48" x 24"
            2009



     "New York Trip"
    oil/acrylic on canvas
          48" x 36"
             2009



       "Sunshine"
      oil on canvas
         12"x 12"
            2009




     "The Cafe'"
    oil on canvas
     49.5" x 72"
         2004




     "Summer Fun"
      oil on canvas
         25" x 48"
           2006




    "The Beach"
    oil on canvas
      49" x 47.5"
          2006




    "Reflection of me"
       oil on canvas
         30" x 40"
            2006




    "Caycee Badu"
     oil on canvas
       24" x 30"
         2006




    "Trail Riders"
    oil on canvas
      24" x 48"
          2006




   "Hanging out"
    oil on canvas
     37.5"x 72"
         2008




    "Fearless"
   oil on canvas
    30" x 24"
      2006




     "Summer at Grandma's"
         oil on canvas
          30" x 40"
             2006




    "Confident"
    oil on canvas
      24" x 18"
         2006




    "The Baptism"
     oil on canvas
     57.5" x  99.5"
         2006




     " Dark Lake"
     oil on canvas
     47.5" x 49.5"
         2003



     "Desire"
    oil on canvas
     16" x 20"
       2007




    "Day at the Beach"
      oil on canvas
        36" x 48"
            2007




    "Caycee & Willie"
       oil on canvas
        30"x 40"
          2009




    "Layed back"
    oil on canvas
    23.5"x 46.5"
         2008




   "Ballerina"
   oil on canvas
    30"x 40"
       2009





    "Lounge Diva"
    oil on canvas
      24"x 18"
        2009




    "Country store"
     oil on canvas
      24"x 18"
         2009




    "Baby boat"
    oil on canvas
      20"x 16"
        2009





    "Fashion Lady's #1&2"
      oil on canvas
        11"x 14"
           2009

    "Corruption"
    oil on canvas
      40"x 30"
         2008
   (Commission for the Minix family)



  "A MURAL OF THE SUGAR SHACK" (original artist Ernie Barnes)




     "A MURAL OF PORTOFINO,ITALY"

A Tour of My Artwork on Paper!

About Me

 Shelley Bell was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 and relocated to Houston, Texas, in 2000. A primarily self-taught artist, Shelley first discovered her creative voice through her dream of becoming a fashion designer. She spent countless hours filling sketchbooks with fashion illustrations, laying the foundation for the artistic journey that would follow.

In 1993, Shelley enrolled in fashion design courses at Long Beach City College. Alongside her fashion studies, she added art and painting classes to her curriculum. It was there that the first seeds of her future body of work were planted. Her very first oil painting proudly hung above her futon—a humble beginning that marked the start of a lifelong passion.

Shelley views her paintings as visual chapters of her life's journey. Each canvas reflects personal experiences, moments of growth, faith, resilience, and the beauty she discovers in everyday life. Through her work, she transforms these experiences into meaningful works of art that tell a unique story while inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys.

Working primarily in oil, Shelley captures the beauty, diversity, and contrast of urban communities. Her paintings celebrate everyday life, emphasizing rich color, texture, composition, and atmosphere. Whether portraying neighborhood gathering places or intimate moments of community, her work seeks to evoke memories and emotions that connect viewers to their own life experiences.

Shelley believes that when a work of art awakens a memory, it creates a powerful emotional connection between the artist and the viewer. Her goal is not simply to create beautiful paintings, but to inspire reflection, nostalgia, and meaningful conversation.

Above all, Shelley gives thanks to God for the gift of creativity. She considers herself tremendously blessed by her artistic talents and is deeply grateful for the unwavering love and support of her family and friends, whose encouragement continues to inspire her creative journey.