David C. Bell was born in Lincolnshire,
not far from the River Humber. After attending Trinity House Navigation
School, Hull, David Bell embarked upon a career at sea as a navigating
cadet in the Merchant Navy.
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| Despite his initial career choice in
the merchant navy and having spent time at sea drawing and painting David
Bell felt his true course in life was to paint full time. So, after nine
years sailing around the world as a ships navigator, he left the sea to
become an art student. After gaining a B.A. in Art David Bell set about
fulfilling his ambition as a Marine Artist. Successful exhibitions followed
and two books of his work were published, the second, 'A Coastal Passage,'
launched with an exhibition in Cork Street, London. In 1984 he was commissioned
by the military to travel to the Falklands and produce several commemorative
paintings. |
| Drawing on his understanding and experience
of the sea with all it's moods, he is able to produce evocative and atmospheric
paintings, many of which are found in important collections. |
Apart from exhibition
painting David Bell is currently busy producing his third book which reflects
his deep interest in maritime history. This has allowed him the time to
explore in detail the life and times of notable British ships and sailors
from Cook to Shackleton. |
| This research and his own experiences
at sea have resulted in a book filled with observations in words and pictures. |
| David Bell undertakes Commissions. |
