Artist Statement
Cal’s Art
Artist/Art Therapist: Calvin Bell BSMSMCAP
Cal’s Art has a strong southern folksy feel, capturing the essence of
rural life. His main themes are family, spirituality and relatable
culture. For much of his subject matter, he draws from his family
members, childhood memories and stories from his grandmothers
and prominent women in life, which explains the repetition of
women in his works. Cal has always been captivated by the church
and often depicts images related to spirituality. Cal also focuses on
aspects such as music, heritage and traditions that set his race apart
from others.
Such artists as Ernie Barnes, Peter Paul Reuben, Picasso, and
NormanRockwell inspire Cal’s style. Like Barnes, his compositions
are full of movement and his characters elongated and distorted.
Cal’s images seem to capture a snap-shot of a moment. This
method of visual story-telling is inspired by the narrative style of
Norman Rockwell.
Cal’s mission has always been to study the beauty of the black
experience through imagery that celebrates the African American
essence and reality.
Artistic style: Abstract Expressionism’
Professional implementation: Art Therapy
Contact
PHONE:
850.723.6777
EMAIL:
bellcalvin81@yahoo.com
MORE ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Discipline: Media Arts; Visual Arts: Drawing, Instructor, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OR PRODUCTS
Service or Product Type: Workshop, lectures, and classes
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AREA
Service Area: Central Florida
