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Artist Statement:
My intention in serving as the
conduit to create these
paintings is to add color to
everyone’s life, and that the
images that appear (of their
own accord) will cause them to
take a few moments to
breathedeeply to gain a moment
of peace.
My paintings can have
significant ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
I've had several exhibitions
in and around Austin the past
four years. My work was
featured in a group showing at
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in
New York City in October 2008
and Arleccina Gallery of Fine
Art in Las Vegas, NV....
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Artist Galleries:
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, 511
West 25th Street, New York, NY
10001
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Artist Reviews:
AMSTERDAM WHITNEY
INTERNATIONAL FINE ART, INC.
511 West 25th Street, Chelsea
New York, NY 1001
MICKIE BELLAH
“Enchanted Fusions”
October 3-28, 2008
Jackson Pollock once said that
“Abstract art should be
enjoyed just as music is
enjoyed.” Texas artist Mickie
Bellah creates beautiful
abstract pieces that the
viewer is ...
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Mickie Bellah Biography:
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Widow
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
not provided |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Gardening, taking care of my four dogs, just 'being' at my pond, reading, learning new things. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Surrealism - (1924 - 1955)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Gustav Likan
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| Favorite Work of Art |
Sculpture
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The colors of Nature.
My intention in serving as the conduit to create these paintings is to add color to everyone’s life, and that the images that appear (of their own accord) will cause them to take a few moments to breathe deeply to gain a moment of peace.
My paintings can have significant impact on a person’s life. I say this not because I painted them but because of the manner in which they are created. All paintings are Spiritually guided. I use no brushes, no knives or other tools. It’s all about the paint and canvas doing their thing.
The energy of the colors sets off a tone that resonates with the person viewing the canvas. As they begin to see the subtle images the vibration of both the viewer and the painting increase and they connect. Their heart opens and they know, without a doubt, that it has significant meaning to them.
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I've always created, in one form or another. Painting was one of those 'someday' I'll do that on my list of future 'want to do'.
A friend in 1971 handed me a canvas panel, brush and tube of paint with the order: "Paint". My expression was that of a deer caught in the headlights! Once recovering from this shock I took several classes with world-famed colorist, now deceased, Gustav Likan. And later several other Austin artists to learn different techniques.
In 1983 I opened my own Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations firm so painting was set aside. The business was closed in 2001 so out came the brushes. And I started to paint but the old subject matter of landscape, seascape, still life had little interest. 'Been there, done that'. What I really, really wanted to learn was pallet knife because of the broad powerful strokes. Instead ... the thought of 'why not thin the paint and see what happens'.
This opened up a whole new universe, and what I call Surrealistic Abstract Paintings were born.
This technique continued to evolve into my Luminescence Series of paintings. Without using any brushes, knives or other artist tools, these amazing images just tease your imagination. Some people see 'feathers', some 'leaves', some see branches and trees, and some see underwater coral.
The pure colors certainly attract attention and once you spend a little time looking at the paintings through relaxed eyes images begin to appear. I do not plan, nor do I paint these images. They come into being through the interaction of Spirit, the paint and canvas. I am merely the conduit to apply the paint.
When a painting is finished I put it on a rack to dry. The next day I check on it ... and the paint has continued to move!
No one is more amazed than me. I hope you will be amazed as well. I would appreciate your sharing your comments with me. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Period: 1971-1983
Subject:
Landscapes, Seascapes, Still Life.
Training:
Three seven-week sessions with Internationally known colorist Gustav Likan (dec.), Austin, TX artists Victor Armstrong, Lynn Heptinstall (dec.), and several other local artists, and the Famous Artists School.
Period: 2002-Present
Subject:
Pure Color Intuitive Surrealistic Abstracts, Astrology Birth Chart Paintings, Luminescence Series of realistic and surrealistic intuitive images.
Training:
Self experimentation, Intuition.
Instructor: The Master Painter.
Exhibitions:
Current: Amsterdam Whitney Gallery of Fine Art, Chelsea District, New York City.
Past: Austin Visual Artists Association, Artist’s Harvest Shows, Spirit Echoes Shows, Texas Employees Retirement System State Headquarters Building Conference Rooms, Paradise Cafe on Sixth, Cafe Java - Austin & Round Rock, private studio.
Recognition:
Honorable Mention, Visual Arts Association/National Arts Program, December 2003 (painting sold) displayed at Austin City Hall January 2004.
Cover Painting: InnerChange Magazine, Dec/Jan 2008
Feature Article: Austin Woman Magazine, Jan. 2005
Feature Article: Mystic Pop Magazine, Nov/Dec 2007
Recognition:
Honorable Mention, Visual Arts Association/National Arts Program, December 2003 (painting sold) displayed at Austin City Hall January 2004. |
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