👩‍🎨🌸 I titled newest painting collection “Open Air” not because they were painted outdoors, (my canvases are a bit too big for au plein air), but for the craving of the airy outdoors and vast expanses many of us have now. This collection of expressionistic landscapes and abstract coastal paintings was inspired by both the California landscape (my home), as well as by my unbelievable urge to fly away and travel the world! Does anyone want to take me?? 😉Circumstances are currently preventing me from being a world adventurer right now… so I will just keep painting away. 💕 I do love art after all. 🎨 Both New Original Paintings as well as Prints have been released in this series. Swipe right to view more. Id love to hear your favorites! 💕🤗✨ DM me with any questions! #newart #originalpainting #originalpaintingsforsale #contemporarypainting #artfordesigners #artistlife #paintingsofinstagram #landscapepaintings #modernpainting #homedecor #walldecor #art #coastalart #expressionistart #canvaspainting #californiaartist (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUWF-GYJbJI/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨💕 Guess what’s coming by MONDAY? 🤗 My weekend will be all work as these new Original Paintings get all spruced up and released on the website so that they find their forever homes! Release time is always so exciting for me. 💙Which is your favorite? #originalpaintings #art #paintings #gallerypaintings #gallerywall #originalpaintingsforsale #painting #coastaldecor #coastalwallart #abstractart #abstractpaintings #landscapepainting #artistsoninstagram #christinebellart #artforhome (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOPdLAv6fb/?utm_medium=tumblr

❤️👩‍🎨Who else is ready for fall? 🍂🍁 I think this Custom Textured Red Poppy Floral Painting will add a wonderful pop to my clients decor and bring an autumn / holiday feel to their space. Adding the flower centers is always one of the final details to one of my popular poppy paintings. 🤗 Ordering can be done under “Customs” on the site or in today’s Story link. #redflowers #poppypainting #redpoppies #fallpainting #autumnart #fallwalldecor #autumnhomedecor #texturedpainting #flowerpainting #artistvideo #christinebellart #paletteknifepainting #holidaydecor (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDinF2BRoM/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨💙 Been hard at work this week on some new Originals. This big gal has been a lot of fun with lots of texture! I hope to have some new paintings ready to release by October 1st. If you haven’t already done so, please make sure you are on The Studio List! That way you’ll be the first notified when new Originals and Prints go live. You can sign up on the site! 🤗 Enjoy the weeks Sweet Friends! 💕 #art #painting #originalart #abstract #abstractpainting #abstractart #paintings #coastalabstract #texturedpainting #blueandwhite #blueandwhitedecor #blueabstract #expressionism #artwork #artistsoninstagram #artistlife #modernpainting #contemporarypainting #beachhomedecor #coastaldecor #christinebellart #largepainting #originalpaintings #originalpaintingsforsale #californiaart #artlove #paintingoftheday (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT8UqKcJG_A/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨🌊 Painting the sea puts me in a place of serenity. Zoom 👀 to view the textured detail of the sea stones in this Original Coastal Abstract Painting, “Laguna Cove”. 💙 ✨ Like this piece? The website link in profile or tap photo. #painting #oceanpainting #lagunabeach #art #originalpainting #beachhomedecor #coastaldecor #coastalliving #wallart #texturedart #texturedpainting #seascapepainting #contemporarypainting #californialove #californiaartist #californiaart #christinebellart #artistsofinstagram #lagunaart #oceanartist #oceanart #sea #seascape (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3U4_IlLDG/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨🌸 So, Sweet Friends, I am curious, if you are one who works from home, as I do from my studio, what is your favorite “must have” to get you through the day and to help you be focused & creative (if your job requires creativity)? I’d love to hear, especially since so many are still working at home due to the pandemic. I have worked at home from my home studio for about a decade now. I LOVE it! My daily “must haves” include hot ☕️ tea, some form of dark chocolate 🍫 to nibble on, and although I often paint “in the zone” in silence or with classical piano, I also love a good Netflix documentary (especially on art history or history) droning on in the background. 😊 What are some of your “must haves” bc honestly I should probably change it up a bit, lol! 😂 • (✨🎨 Art website in profile or tap photo for painting links.) • #artistlife #workfromhome #inpirational #art #artoftheday #artistsupport #artist #artistofinstagram #christinebellart #gallerywall #galleryart #paintings #floralpaintings #flowerpainrings #coastaldecor #originalpainting #modernpaintings #floralart #paletteknifepainting #artistcommunity #etsysellersofinstagram #fineart #interiordecor #homedecor #farmhousestyle #artiststudio #studiospace #paintingsforsale (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3D9MlpAwz/?utm_medium=tumblr

🤗✨👩‍🎨 SURPRISE! 🎉 It’s ART GIVEAWAY TIME!✨ I am giving away a Giclee Art Print of my “The Woman in Red” painting! I figured a random giveaway in the middle of September might just spread some art love 💕 in this “in between season”. 🤗 To win this 11x14” print which will be matted in a 3” matte for an artwork total of 16x20” (standard frame size), just follow the simple steps below! 🤗 Entries go through Tuesday 9/14 2:00 pm PST. To Enter the random drawing: 1. Like this post. 2. Follow my account @christinebell.art 3. *TAG 2 Friends 👯‍♀️ in the comments of this post who you feel love art! 4. *BONUS- SHARE This Post TO YOUR STORY and TAG me in the story, and receive 2 extra drawing entries, PLUS I will DM you a 10% off code to use on any artwork on my website! 🤗 (I must be tagged or I won’t see it.) Have Fun! This print is also available on my website in larger sizes and as Canvas Prints up to 60”! #giveaway #contest #artgiveaway #prints #artcontest #artistgiveaway #art #artprint #fineart #contemporarypainting #painting #paintings #paintingoftheday #paintinggiveaway #artistlife #artistsoninstagram #californiaartist #christinebellart #homedecor #wallart #walldecor #womanempowerment #umbrellapainting #strongwomen #contemporarypainting #galleryart #originalart #artforhome (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTufwq_lTb5/?utm_medium=tumblr

🌸👩‍🎨There is just something about bringing nature indoors that lifts the spirit and brightens the day! 🌸🤗Swipe through & enjoy these new Original Expressionistic Floral Paintings, Dear Friends! They are now available on the site and ready to ship out from my studio to your space! https://www.contemporaryartbychristine.com/collections/newly-released-paintings-and-prints #art #floral #flowers #floraldesign #flowerpaintings #floralpainting #originalart #christinebellart #originalpainting #homedecor #wallart #floralwallart #interiordecor #artforhome #farmhousedecor #artist #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #paintingsforsale #modernpainting (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkrbuhBkoY/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Gathered with Love” 🌸🍃 👩‍🎨 One of my newest Abstract Floral Bouquet Paintings. An Expressionistic piece capturing pure and simple beauty of a garden picked bouquet in this contemporary floral. 💕Shown in floater frame (not included). #art #painting #paintingoftheday #artist #floralpainting #flowers #canvasframe #fineart #abstractfloral #expressionistart #artistsoninstagram #artists #artforhome #homedecor #contemporaryart #paintings #christinebellart #wallartdecor #floaterframe #roses #rosepainting #flowerspainting #bouquetofflowers #flowerbouquet #bouquetpainting #modernpainting #whiteflowers #originalpainting #framedestination (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSFcvBRhC4b/?utm_medium=tumblr

🌸👩‍🎨They’re here! NEW Original Expressionistic Floral Paintings have just been released on the site! I have to say, I am loving how my studio is feeling like I’ve brought my garden indoors! 🌸🤗 It has been about two years I think since I have released any new flower bouquet paintings… boy how time flies! Enjoy! ✨DM with any questions. #flowers #paintings #gallerypainting #gallerywall #originalart #flowerpaintings #floral #floralpainting #floraldecor #homedecor #expressionisticart #fineartpainting #artforhome #rosepainting #pinkflowers #artist #artistsoninstagram #christinebellart #californiaartist #modernpainting #roses #flowerbouquet #paintingoftheday #followme #contemporaryart #art (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR-QbfBF3UT/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨Today I realized that I should introduce myself to those of you who may have recently began following me. 👋🏻 Hi! I am Christine Bell, I am a professional Contemporary Artist. I live & breathe art. I live in beautiful 🌴 California & am continuously inspired by the beauty of the sea, the coast, the flowers & nature of this state! My Original Coastal Paintings & Prints reflect the scenery which surrounds & inspires me. I am fortunate in that my eyes seem to find beauty in the smallest detail in our world.. the shimmer of light on the ocean waves, the sunlight enhancing the hue of a flower petal, blowing grasses.. I love it all. I’m often asked “How did you start?”Well, as a child. I was never not making art! Lol! Artists run in my family. About a decade ago I decided to give up my 20+ year career as a teacher & paint full time, dedicating myself to my artwork. It was a bit scary at first, especially since at the time I was a single mom, going it alone, but I took a big dose of COURAGE & jumped right in. I have never looked back. I am humbled & thrilled to have collectors all over the world. It is solely through the amazing support of my clients and collectors that I have been able to support, raise my 3 amazing children by doing what I do dearly love. (My deepest thank you!) FunFacts about me… 🤗🌸 I LOVE learning! I read as much as I can. I love history, architecture, nature & art. I am passionate about equality in our world for women and people of all races. I love travel & I am dying to get out and travel again… Next up on my husband’s and my list is Scotland and France 🇫🇷! I dream of buying a home in France to someday retire to & paint away the days. 🌸👩‍🎨 We hope to make travel plans very soon as I seem to have a spirit that only wants to explore, view art, nature, beauty, & learn. I love animals and have far too many. 💕🐈🦮 So if you follow me, you are bound to see a few pop up in front of a painting from time to time, as they do love to visit the studio! #art #originalart #originalpainting #coastaldecor #oceanpaintings #galleryart #artist #artistsoninstagram #womanownedbusiness #womanartist #inspiration #creativelife #homedecor #paintings (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRz2OdsLZyH/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Romantic Impressions” 🤗 Creating this new Original Coastal Abstract Painting pulling in inspiration from the rosy hues found in romantic sunsets / sunrises along the California coast. Building this palette knife abstract up later by layer to obtain a warm, joyful feel. 💕This gal has just been released on the site. 👩‍🎨 Enjoy the day everyone! #art #painting #romantic #artist #artistsoninstagram #pink #pinkdecor #originalpainting #wipart #artistvideo #artstudio #paletteknifepainting #christinebellart #californialove #californiaartist #coastaldecor #coastalpainting #seascapepainting #artistslife #paintingart #paintingartist #galleryart #impressionism #abstractpainting #homedecor #contemporayart #modernimpressionism https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQ65HXIlYlg/?utm_medium=tumblr

✨”Pearlescence”✨ Oh, how I wish I could acutely capture the iridescent reflective quality of this textured abstract easily in photos! This big gal was just finished today for a client, and ohhh does she dazzle exactly like a true Pearl in the light! 🤗 it is sure to be an elegant focal point in her new home! 👩‍🎨 This contemporary textured abstract is one that can be commissioned under “Customs” on the site. (Link also in photo.) #painting #art #abstract #pearl #paintings #irridescent #texturedart #texturedpainting #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #coastaldecor #homedecor #whitepainting #neutralstyle #neutraldecor #paletteknifepainting #christinebellart #californiaartist #canvaspainting #galleryartist #interiordecor #artforyourhome #artforsale #originalpainting #commissionedart (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRVHJ6eLKnF/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Seas the Day” Everyone! 🌊👩‍🎨 After SO many requests, my painting from this summer’s Coastal Abstract Painting Collection, “Seas the Day” has just been released AS CANVAS PRINTS! 🤗👩‍🎨💕 https://www.contemporaryartbychristine.com/products/copy-of-seas-the-day-special-release-giclee-print-art-coastal-abstract-painting-ocean-waves-figurative-beach-goers-blue-white It’s a fun one to get right on up close to to and take in the activity of the summer beach goers in this contemporary impressionistic piece. 👩‍🎨 #art #painting #summerdays #oceanpainting #coastalliving #coastaldecor #beach (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQcR6P_rd34/?utm_medium=tumblr

👩‍🎨🌊 It’s time! The NEW Coastal Series went LIVE on the site today! “Beach Day”, the Original Painting shown here, has also been added to the collection in a Special Release Canvas Print version since it was one of several Originals that sold during my Studio Lists Pre-view / Early purchase on Friday. https://www.contemporaryartbychristine.com/collections/coastal-serenity 🤗 Who’s ready for the beach?! Let me know if you have any questions. #art #painting #artist #fineart #beachday #seascapepainting #oceanpainting #paintings (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CObiQ0dL6_i/?igshid=eqg9e9q0vi9j

👩‍🎨Artist Life: Hanging some Coastal Abstracts from my soon to be released series, “Coastal Serenity”. 👀 Does anyone notice something incomplete? ... Yes- the edges! Unless my paintings are headed to a show, I almost always wait to paint the edges until the painting has been sold. This way, each edge stays perfect, and my collectors can also request either grey or black for the sides at the time of purchase! 🤗👩‍🎨 This new series will be released Monday, May 3rd with a sneak peek for Studio List members this weekend! https://www.contemporaryartbychristine.com/collections/coastal-serenity #artist #art #paintings #painting #coastal #coastalabstract #coastaldecor #walldecor #originalpainting #originalart (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/COOY77jFmL4/?igshid=4dvgpwiisqs4