Katrina Bell
Katrina Bell is a self taught artist who was raised in the Roanoke Valley. She is internationally recognized for her work which is featured in many public and private collections.
I was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. I remember always loving art even as a child. My family was instrumental in encouraging my talents. Both of my parents are musicians. They understood me and my need to create. I knew from an early age that I had a talent for drawing and painting. I won many art competitions in High School. I decided, however, to withdraw myself from competition with other artists and focus on my career. I chose self-teaching over art school.
I am an introvert, so I prefer to paint alone. I like to study the masters in my own studio, challenging myself. I am a self-taught painter, sculptor and wood carver. I like to work with many mediums to achieve great texture and depth. When a piece begins it is allowed to evolve and establish its own identity.
