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Kaye Bellis


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I am a Melbourne based artist, living for most of my life in the bayside area but now living in an inner city suburb. Time spent drawing and painting allows me to be transported into a place of relaxation and stillness – a rare thing in the busy life I lead between my family and friends, work in the healthcare industry and staying fit and healthy.

My work is primarily observational studies of beautiful and interesting creatures and features from nature. Australian animals, exotic birds and African animals are among my favorite subjects. I love to see these creatures with my own eyes, photograph them and then create a piece from this combined collection of information.

Currently I work mostly in graphite and coloured pencils which allow a great level of detail, letting me achieve a degree of realism, depth and warmth. I also regularly challenge myself to use other medium such as pastel and watercolor, which forces me to loosen up and enjoy a more free moving style and process. My earlier works where often larger and often quite colourful. Over my artistic journey from the late 1990’s until now I have refined and developed my own style and am happiest working where I can develop the personality of the animal or bird or bring to life the environment in fine detail.

I was a member of Mentone Mordialloc art group (MMAG) for over 15 years and attended sessions there with Jenny Perkins, Janet Matthews and more recently with Linda Weil. I displayed works in many of their exhibitions over many years. I have also attended pastel and charcoal workshops run by Marjory Hummel Bennett. I regularly attend master classes at Janet Matthews’s studio and have recently started attending some singe day art classes with Linda Weil.

I am currently an active member of VAS and AGRA.

I was awarded Best drawing in show in 2014 for my graphite depiction of an emu and have been awarded highly commended twice at MMAG exhibitions.

I had my first solo exhibition in 2014 at St. Nicholas Gallery Mordialloc and my second in March 2017 at Gallery 550 Richmond. I was invited to be “artist in residence “at Dingley Primary School last year during education week, where students had been working in graphite.

I have also exhibited in the

·         Chelsea Art Show (many times),

·         Bayside Art Show

·         Camberwell Art Show

·         Domino’s Café

·         Mordialloc Wine Bar

·         VAS

·         AGRA

·         Alfred health

Group/class exhibitions

·         Kingston Art Gallery

·         St. Nicholas gallery,

·         Grace’s Cafe

·         Wine and Cheese Gallery

·         VAS

As well as having pieces in private homes in New Zealand, England, France and throughout Australia.

I have no formal education in art but developed my own style through the guidance of many tutors and trial and error. I welcome the opportunity to attend more workshops, classes and learn from other artists. I see my artistic journey as having no end but one where the road will often deviate as my knowledge and technique continue to mature.


Works by Kaye Bellis

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Just passing
Kaye Bellis
42cm (W) x 52cm (H) x 50cm (D)
Ink and wash
$ 320.00
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Deciding
Kaye Bellis
Ink and Wash on Watercolour Paper
$ 350.00
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Rotten but Not Bad
Kaye Bellis
Ink and Wash
$ 320.00
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Three little ducks
Kaye Bellis
52cm (W) x 40cm (H) x 30cm (D)
Coloured pencil on watercolour paper
$ 350.00
Image
Split cones
Kaye Bellis
32cm (W) x 37cm (H) x 20cm (D)
Graphite on Watercolour Paper
$ 260.00
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Well Hidden
Kaye Bellis
49cm (W) x 36cm (H) x 30cm (D)
Graphite on paper
$ 400.00
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Just watching
Kaye Bellis
40cm (W) x 52cm (H) x 3cm (D)
Pastel on pastel paper
$ 450.00
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You scared me
Kaye Bellis
40cm (W) x 52cm (H)
Pastel on pastel paper
$ 450.00
Busy bees
Kaye Bellis
47cm (W) x 41cm (H) x 20cm (D)
Graphite and coloured pencil
$ 360.00
Not that old joke again
Not That Old Joke Again
Kaye Bellis
54cm (W) x 48cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Colored pencil
$ 350.00
Family Hero
Kaye Bellis
43cm (W) x 48cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Graphite

Not for sale
Patrolling
Kaye Bellis
44cm (W) x 49cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Colored pencil
$ 380.00
If Trees could Talk
Kaye Bellis
43cm (W) x 48cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Graphite
$ 350.00
Kaye Bellis
There’s One in Every Family
Kaye Bellis
48cm (W) x 67cm (H) x 3cm (D)
Ink and coloured pencils
$ 350.00
Kaye Bellis
Rainy day
Kaye Bellis
36cm (W) x 36cm (H) x 3cm (D)
Graphite
$ 280.00
Jackie’s favourite
Kaye Bellis
37cm (W) x 37cm (H) x 3cm (D)
Pastel pencils

Not for sale
Pier
Local Pier Pylon
Kaye Bellis
31cm (W) x 35cm (H) x 0.5cm (D)
Graphite
$ 260.00
Kaye Bellis artwork
Contemplating
Kaye Bellis
39cm (W) x 49cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Drawing
$ 400.00
Where is my breakfast?
Kaye Bellis
39cm (W) x 49cm (H) x 5cm (D)
Coloured pencil
$ 400.00
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Natural Growth
Kaye Bellis
32cm (W) x 39cm (H)
Graphite
$ 300.00
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Urban Growth
Kaye Bellis
32cm (W) x 49cm (H)
Graphite
$ 300.00
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Mechanical Growth
Kaye Bellis
32cm (W) x 39cm (H)
Graphite
$ 300.00
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