Weekends in the Studio! Mixed Media Collage Pet Portraits with Julie A. Bell

DATE: Sunday, May 25, 2025
TIME: 1pm- 4pm
LOCATION: 2nd floor, Education Studio

To Participate:

Drop-in between 1-4pm on Sundays.
This program is free with admission to AWE and open to all.
Questions? Email Sophie Hinch, Education and Public Programs Coordinator at shinch@artwindsoressex.ca

Who is your best fur friend? Today we will make a whimsical portrait of your cat, dog, hamster or tarantula using textured collage paper we create with stencils, paint, pencils markers and crayons. Bring a photo for reference or create a make believe pet friend…the choice is yours!

Meet the Artist: Julie A. Bell

Julie A. Bell is a native of Windsor, Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking – intaglio at the University of Windsor and her Master of Fine Arts in printmaking and drawing at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, U.S.A.

In addition to fine art, she has worked as an illustrator, graphic designer and instructor both in the U.S. and Canada. She has participated in numerous juried exhibitions both national and international and her work is in private collections across the world.

She currently works in mixed media collage on glass, canvas and paper. She is represented by galleries across Ontario.