Michel and Bob Martin at Wimbledon juillet 2008

Finally Michel Bell met Bob Martin .. Guess Where ? in Wimbledon.. they are working together for the past 2 years. It was a great meeting between two passionnate persons. They are sharing great ideas and project together.. To follow closely.. Finalement, Michel Bell a rencontré Bob Martin. Devinez ou ? à Wimbledon Ils travaillent ensemble depuis 2 ans. Une belle rencontre entre 2 passionnés .. Ils partagent les mêmes grandes idées et projets. A suivre de près...

Harry Belafonte in Québec

C’est le 5 juin dernier en présence de M. Harry Belafonte, ambassadeur international de l’Unicef, qu’a eu lieu une soirée bénéfice au Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec qui a permis d’amasser des fonds au profit d’UNICEF Canada. Le lendemain, 6 juin, un second événement bénéfice s’est déroulé à la Galerie Bellattiude de la rue St-Joseph en présence de M. Belafonte. Outre celui-ci, M. Nigel Fisher, président d'UNICEF Canada, le Lieutenant Général Roméo Dallaire de même que plusieurs personnalités des milieux d’affaires et culturels étaient également présentes lors de l’événement au Musée. M. Martin Bouchard, fondateur de la société Copernic, a d’ailleurs mis la main sur un tableau de Michel Bell, dans le cadre d’une mise aux enchères, en versant 35 000 $ à l’UNICEF. La peinture représente Harry Belafonte lors de sa première visite au Rwanda en tant qu'ambassadeur international d’UNICEF en 1994. Organisées par Michel Bell, homme d'affaires et artiste peintre ainsi que par la propriétaire de la Galerie Bellattitude, Mme Nathalie Christiaens, ces soirées ont permis d’amasser un montant de près de 100 000 $ pour l'UNICEF. Michel Bell s'est par ailleurs vu décerner la distinction nationale de Bénévole de l'année d'UNICEF Canada, le samedi 8 juin au Mont-Saint-Anne, lors de l'assemblée annuelle.

GENERAL ROMEO DALLAIRE

On december 4th, 2006 I wanted to pay homage to the General Romeo Dallaire, his life, expérience and history is a model for all of us.. his integrety and courage saved 34 000 people in Rwanda in 1994. His painting was unveiled, at our place, during this evening in front of 130 guest .. I invite you to read his book titled "shake hands with the devil" or watch the movie casting Roy Dupuis as the General Roméo Dallaire. Poweful testimony of the Rwanda genocide.

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Bob Martin Photography

Bob Martin is a multi-award winning sports photographer specialising in shooting action, graphic and editorial pictures and I'm very proud to have him as a main collaborator. During a career spanning the last twenty years, Bob has photographed every major sporting event; from the last ten Summer and Winter Olympics, to Elephant Polo and Horse Racing on Ice. His photography has been published in numerous publications including Sports Illustrated and have been recognised by more than 53 national and international awards. In 2005 alone, he won over 23 awards including the coveted 'Sports Picture of the Year' in the World Press Photo Awards. Visit bobmartin.com for more information.

Event "Vue sur Bond 007"

Sir Roger Moore and Michel Bell unveiled the artwork named "Vue sur Bond 007" in Québec on February 24, 2006 during the "Vue sur Bond 007" event presented by the Festival du cinéma des 3 Amériques. It was organised to remind us the contribution of one of the most important producer of this series, Mr Harry Saltzman born in the province of Québec. This project also aim to raise funds for the 7th edition of the Festival du cinéma des 3 Amériques and for UNICEF. Visit the official 007 magazine website : http://www.007magazine.co.uk/news_vue-sur-bond-007.htm

World of sports painting

Born in 1959 in Québec City, Canada, Michel Bell spent most of his life there. After graduating in physics from Laval University in 1981, he developed his talent for sports, moving to Maui, Hawaii, to enjoy one of his passions, windsurfing. This led to his discovery of American artists.

When he returned to Quebec, with the rank of 10th in world championship windsurfing (1981), he began painting, inspired more particularly by LeRoy Neiman and Americo Makk. In his athletic family, his brother Danny Bell was one of the best handball players in the world for over 20 years. Both family sports served as inspiration for his first paintings. Thereafter, he broadened his repertoire to include the world of sports.

In 2004, after several years of practice, he decided to share his creations in art shows and offer them for sale.

“There is only great passion that can encourage the soul to great achievement.” (translation) (Diderot Denis)

Self-Taught Painter

A self-taught painter, Bell developed his own technique based on his observations of the work of these two artists. He first tried analyzing colours, textures and style, and then create his own artistic inclination. His personal technique is the result of trial, error and inspiration.

He admires, and is grateful to, his Masters.