Trevor Bell, the last of the St Ives modernists was an English Leeds-born artist and contemporary visual artist. Bell was awarded a scholarship to attend the Leeds College of Art between 1947–52 and encouraged by Terry Frost, moved to Cornwall in 1955. Bell was drawn to St Ives, Cornwall as at that time it was the epicenter for British abstract art being the home to the St. Ives group of artists such as Patrick Heron, Peter Lanyon, Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Terry Frost. From these artists, especially Nicholson, Bell received advice and help. Nicholson encouraged him to show in London, and Waddington Galleries gave Bell his first solo exhibition in 1958. Patrick Heron wrote the introduction to the exhibition catalog, stating that Bell was the best non-figurative painter under 30. The following year, Bell was awarded the prize for painting at the Biennale de Paris. He stayed in St. Ives for five years, constantly developing his technique and painting language, but in 1960 was offered the Gregory Fellowship in Painting at the University of Leeds, so he moved back to his hometown. It was during his time at the University of Leeds that Bell developed his shaped canvases, which set his work apart from other abstract artists of his generation. In the 1960s, Bell showed work in exhibitions in the UK and USA including, a major touring exhibition covering 1966–70, organized by the Richard Demarco Gallery in Edinburgh, that traveled to Belfast and Sheffield. During this time, his work was bought for the Tate collection. In 1973, he presented his new work at the Whitechapel Gallery in London, having just taken part in a major exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. Over the next 30 years, Bell combined painting with teaching in various locations, eventually moving to Florida State University, Florida, in 1976 to become the Professor for Master Painting. Herewith, the provision of a warehouse-sized studio and time to develop the painting he produced new and powerful work. He called them his “heatscapes,” reflecting the influence of the sub-tropical climate and landscape on him and his work. He spent the next 20 years in America before returning to west Cornwall, whose dramatic coastlines were an influence upon him, permanently. In 1985, Bell was included in the London Tate Gallery’s, St Ives, 1939–64 exhibition and in 1993, he was part of the inaugural show of the Tate St Ives, where he was again re-established as part of the St Ives artists. He moved back to Cornwall in 1996 and was invited by David Falconer, the former Director of Millennium (Now Anima-Mundi), to have a solo exhibition in St Ives, which has culminated in a long-term relationship with the gallery and its current Director Joseph Clarke. Trevor Bell died on 3 November 2017, at the age of 87 after a short illness.
"Hill" British St Ives Abstract Landscape Gouache on Paper
By Trevor Bell
Located in London, GB
Hill is an early 1960 St Ives abstract gouache by Trevor Bell, a broad brown dome among flying violet strokes, signed, dated and from the artist's estate. Trevor Bell (1930–2017) mo...
Paper, Gouache
"Untitled" British St Ives Abstract Acrylic on Paper
By Trevor Bell
Located in London, GB
This vivid 1978 abstract painting on paper by the St Ives artist Trevor Bell sets a red cross on a blazing band of yellow, signed and dated. Trevor Bell (1930–2017) made his name am...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Discussion. Mixed Media On Paper Abstract Painting 1998. Signed
By Trevor Bell
Located in Brecon, Powys
Trevor BELL (1930-2017) Discussion, 1998 Mixed media on paper, signed, titled and dated, image 27 x 39.5 inches New frame behind non reflective glass The artist's estate
Mixed Media
"Breakwater". Abstract Oil Painting by Trevor BELL
By Trevor Bell
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas Signed and dated verso. White frame, behind glass Framed 26.5" x 27". Image 19" x 20" 2005
Oil
"Prang" British St Ives Abstract Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper
By Trevor Bell
Located in London, GB
Prang is a powerful late abstract work on paper by the St Ives painter Trevor Bell, made in 1999 in acrylic and mixed media and illustrated in his monograph. Trevor Bell (1930–2017)...
Mixed Media
"Old Place." Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Painting by Trevor BELL
By Trevor Bell
Located in Brecon, Powys
Old Place Mixed media on paper Signed and dated 1988, twice Further signed, inscribed and dated to verso Paper size 78 x 99cm framed 95x115
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
A Simple Dance. Contemporary Abstract Painting by Trevor BELL.
By Trevor Bell
Located in Brecon, Powys
A Simple Dance Acrylic on hand-shaped surface with red bevelled edge Signed, inscribed and dated 2008-9 to verso Diameter 118cm This is in very good condition and the artist has ...
Acrylic
"Untitled" British St Ives Abstract Pastel on Paper
By Trevor Bell
Located in London, GB
This large 1975 abstract pastel by the St Ives painter Trevor Bell, in bands of yellow, blue and teal, dates from his Florida years and is signed and dated. Trevor Bell (1930–2017) ...
Paper, Pastel
$1,850
H 31 in W 22.25 in D 1 in
Reflections Abstract - Two Sided Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper
By Jack Madson
Located in Soquel, CA
Reflections Abstract - Two Sided Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper Brilliant abstract expressionist work by Jack Madson (American, b-1927). A Felton, Caliornia artist. Madson ...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
$11,000
H 49.5 in W 37.5 in D 2.5 in
"Divine Spontaneity II" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Reds 48"x36"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Divine Spontaneity II" 2023, 48" H x 36" W. An original vertical abstract painting consisting of acrylics, house paint, oil pastels, color pencils, and carbon pencils on canvas by ...
House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil
$1,600
H 40 in W 32 in D 0.05 in
Untitled #543 by Murray Duncan, Mix Media on Paper, Abstract Geometric
By Murray Duncan 1
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #543 by Murray Duncan Mixed media on paper Size: 32" x 40" Unframed, signed This striking contemporary artwork by Murray Duncan showcases the artist’s signature blend of e...
Glaze, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pencil
$23,000
H 9 in W 12 in
Untitled, female NY Ab-Ex artist, 1940s gouache and ink on paper
By Judith Rothschild
Located in New York, NY
Judith Rothschild 1921 - New York 1– 1993 Untitled Circa 1945 Gouache, watercolor and ink with Collage on blue paper 9 x 12 inches (23 x 30.5 cm) Framed: 16 ½ x 19 ½ inches (42 x 49...
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Paper
$8,300
H 53.15 in W 90.55 in D 1 in
Echoes of the Jugle - Contemporary Tropical Landscape Painting in Mixed Media
By RIVERO MARIA
Located in Beccar, AR
Description Echoes of the Jungle is an expressive contemporary painting that evokes the lush beauty, vibrant energy, and captivating mystery of the natural world. Through a rich int...
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$22,000
H 73.5 in W 61.5 in D 3 in
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$37,000
H 73.5 in W 109.5 in D 3.5 in
"Capriccio" Monumental Multicolor Acrylic, Oil Pastel & Pencil Abstract 72"x108"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Capriccio," 2026, 72" H x 108" W. "Capriccio" is a monumental contemporary abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, whose work has been featured in Architect...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$3,353
H 47.25 in W 78.75 in D 0.04 in
Inhabit, Abstract Geometric Painting, Mixed Media on Cotton Canvas
Located in Senigallia, IT
ASSEMBLY In the Assembly series, I use geometric abstraction as a language to map the human experience within large cities. Through compositions that play with volumes, perspectives,...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$26,000
H 73.75 in W 73.75 in D 3.5 in
"La Boheme" Large Scale Rose and Burgundy Acrylic & Oil Pastel Abstract 72"x72"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"La Boheme", 2026, 72" H x 72" W. "La Boheme" is a monumental contemporary abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Kari...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
$600
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
"All Fours" (Animalia, Fauna, Contemporary, Original, Nude Figures, Raw, Horses)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
ALL FOURS 2025 Paris, France The painting shows four men on hands and knees in the foreground, their bodies merging in muted white and black tones against a plain ochre-brown backgr...
Acrylic, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.88 in W 16.75 in D 1.5 in
"Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
HATCHING XVI 2017 "Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting) Contrasting tones of black and white, with hints of creme form this abstract, bold and ...
Glass, Paper, Acrylic, Wood, Oil Pastel
Inland Crossing 35
By Hyunmee Lee
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The gestural paintings of Hyunmee Lee are sumptuously minimal. Rich forms advance from buttery canvases like an abstract garden. Gauzy veils of paint hover like soft air against the ebony weight of matter. Light peeks through translucent shapes like sunlight illuminating soft mist. Texture swirls and echoes across the canvas as if carved by waves or eroded by the wind. The viewer, invited into a realm of contemplation and meditation, is surprised to look away and see the physical world existing in only three dimensions. But perhaps that is precisely the experience the artist would like the viewer to have. In her current exhibition, Touch, on display at the Phillips Gallery...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$2,400
H 24 in W 18 in
Coral Reef, Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Acrylic & Sand, 24x18in, 2025
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
For a 24 x 18in abstract painting on paper Coral Reef, a. muse uses acrylic, oil pastel, gouache, sand, and diamond dust to render colorful biomorphic forms from the sea. Warm and co...
Rag Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache
$1,750
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 1.38 in
"Habitual I" (flora, rich, cerebral, abstract, black & white, antique canvas)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Habitual I", 2023, Paris, France This rich and cerebral abstract painting uses a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, pink, and white oil paints and wood stain to create visual texture and depth. The artist selected a French, antique postal...
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil
Neige (Abstract painting)
By Marie de Lignerolles
Located in London, GB
Neige (Abstract painting) Collage, Gouache, acrylic and oil pastel on Arches paper — Unframed Marie de Lignerolles is an artist, designer, illust...
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache
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H 46.75 in W 34.25 in D 1 in
1978 Trevor Bell gouache painting 'Four', British, pink, artist, abstract
By Trevor Bell
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Trevor Bell (British, 1930 – 2017) Four, 1978 Gouache on paper Titled Signed and dated ‘Four / Trevor Bell 1978’ (on the reverse) 46.3/4 x 34.1/4 in. (118.8 x 87.2 cm.) Trevor Bell ...
Paper, Gouache