Born and raised at the Jersey Shore – Mike Bell’s art blends an aura of nostalgia and humor, combined with vivid color and a combination of influences. Japanese cartoons, classic monsters, vintage toys, punk rock, carnivalesque images, MAD magazine and Big Daddy Roth are among the cultural forces that have shaped his art. The juxtaposition of counter culture imagery with modern day influences are the blueprint for Mike’s canvases. A true lowbrow painter Mike paints illusionistic as well as cartoony, sometimes with a hazy distinction. The out come is a world where the weird is wonderful and the inhuman is alive.
Mike has shown his work in galleries throughout the U.S. including:
DVA Gallery | Chicago Kustom Kulture Gallery, NY | Toyroom in Sacramento, CA | Lunar Boy Gallery in Astoria | Discovery Galleries, Bethesda, MA | The Shooting Gallery, San Fran | WindUp Gallery, Arizona Bluebottle Gallery-Seattle DigDug’s Gallery, Charlotte Blah Blah Gallery, Texas Metropolis, Lancaster PA Denovum |
NJ East End Gallery
I am interested in Model Mayhem, because of the chance to work with models who would be willing to pose for me, for a new series of paintings that I am currently working on.
This is a great site - I am excited to be a part of it.
Mad props to you man! You are seriously one hell of an artist!
Makeup by Jennie G
Makeup Artist
2009-08-30 19:48:01
I just uploaded my makeup picture for tomorrows contest.....
Vote for me !!!
Thanks for your support & god bless !!!
http://www.modelmayhem.com/potd_preview.php?potd_id=103763
Michelle Romano
Model
2009-08-03 09:00:18
Thank you! (For some reason I couldn't send you another message) ill be in NYC all next week. Don't know how far you are from Manhattan... Let me know : )
-Titania-
Model
2009-07-08 12:34:08
Thanks for the friending!
Cero Atomico
Artist/Painter
2009-06-16 15:03:48
NICE!!!
Nicole Moser
Model
2009-06-08 15:00:24
Thanks for the friend request and welcome to MM!!!
;)
MODEL - ANDREA MARIE
Model
2009-06-07 02:55:01
HEY BABE :) HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! XO'S
Melissa 68
Model
2009-05-31 06:48:28
Love your work! Thanks for the add.
JJB7
Model
2009-05-30 07:23:51
Thanks for the request.
Really enjoyed viewing your port!
JJB7
Model
2009-05-30 07:23:50
Thanks for the request.
Really enjoyed viewing your port!
Jim8ball
Artist/Painter
2009-05-28 03:39:32
AWESOME WORK! I AM SOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!
Misz Katia
Model
2009-05-22 10:10:18
thanks for the FR =]
Diana Yvette
Model
2009-05-21 21:45:17
Thanks for the FR!
WOW! Good job!!
FallenAngel529
Model
2009-05-15 06:26:18
If you weren't 2 hours from me, I would readily volunteer for your project. Sounds like fun. :/
Queenky
Artist/Painter
2009-05-15 02:56:34
I really enjoy your works!! :D
Alissa Durso
Model
2009-05-13 19:44:44
Your work is a lot of fun!! I am originally from NYC but live in Nashville, now. Next time I see family, it would be fun to pose for this sort of thing if you are interested,lol. Would be fun. And I love Jersey Shores, lol.
