About the Artist
Kit Bell, a native of Vancouver, BC, has always had a passion for art, even as her initial career led her into the world of computers following her graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in 1974. In 1989, Kit seized the chance to shift gears, studying at the Ottawa School of Art and exhibiting her work in galleries and shows in Ottawa.
Although her artistic pursuits were briefly set aside due to a busy career in horse training and coaching after moving to Kelowna, BC in 1992, Kit returned to painting in 2007 and hasn't looked back. A versatile artist, she continuously refines her technique and artistic vision while delving into various media.
A prominent figure in the artistic community, Kit serves as a frequent instructor for the Federation of Canadian Artists, providing critiques, mentorship, and workshops. When external factors such as the pandemic necessitated a shift to online teaching, Kit adeptly leveraged her computer skills to reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Although her artistic pursuits were briefly set aside due to a busy career in horse training and coaching after moving to Kelowna, BC in 1992, Kit returned to painting in 2007 and hasn't looked back. A versatile artist, she continuously refines her technique and artistic vision while delving into various media.
A prominent figure in the artistic community, Kit serves as a frequent instructor for the Federation of Canadian Artists, providing critiques, mentorship, and workshops. When external factors such as the pandemic necessitated a shift to online teaching, Kit adeptly leveraged her computer skills to reach a broader and more diverse audience.
Artist's Statement
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In her own words, Kit explains that her work is predominantly inspired by the tranquility of landscapes and the natural world. Her art is a response to the ever-changing effects of light and the evolving seasons. The serene beauty of quiet places, enveloped by trees and botanicals, serves as a recurring theme in her work. Her varied artistic toolkit allows her to select the optimal process for bringing a vision to life, sharing her trained artist's eye and imagination with others.
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Associate Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Central Okanagan Chapter and the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter
Member of the Kelowna Painters Studio Society
Member of the Kelowna Painters Studio Society