Michael Bell is a nationally recognised artist who has been creating and exhibiting for over 40 years. Working from his home studio in Newcastle he has held 24 solo exhibitions and participated in over 200 group shows. Bell has been selected twice as a finalist in The Archibald Prize and five times in The Sulman Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW. He has designed various graphics, posters and illustrations for ABC Books, Triple J Radio, Mambo and The Castanet Club. He is also a gifted educator with extensive experience working with emerging and established creatives.  

In 2007 and 2011, Bell was awarded The Cite Internationale des Arts Visual Artist studio in Paris, France. In 2018 and again this year, he participated in The Hua Hin Contemporary International Artist Residency in Thailand. The month-long residency hosted 10 artists from Spain, Italy, Vietnam, Japan, The Philippines, India, Belgium, Thailand and Australia. In 2020, Bell was the winner of The Kilgour Prize for figurative painting at the Newcastle Art Gallery. Bell’s work is held in many private and public collections including National Gallery of Australia, Newcastle Art Gallery, Muswellbrook Art Gallery, and Maitland Regional Art Gallery amongst others.

This workshop has a focus on drawing and innovative approaches to working in mixed media.

Workshop fee $198

What to bring

• 8 sheets A2 Cartridge Drawing Paper

• 1 Roll masking tape

• Drawing ink: black + colour of your choice

• 4 sticks of medium charcoal

• 2 paint brushes: sizes 10-12

• You're welcome to bring along anything from your drawing or painting kit that you'd like to use.

• additional materials will also be provided on the day!

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