David Bell was born in Lincolnshire, not far from the River Humber. After attending Trinity House, Hull, David embarked upon a career at sea in the Merchant Navy. After nine years sailing around the world as a ships navigator, and having spent time at sea drawing and painting, David felt his true course in life was to paint full time, so he left the sea to become an art student. After gaining a B.A. in Art, David set about fulfilling his ambition as an artist.
Working in watercolours, David paints many subjects, including railways, architecture and aviation, but he is primarily known as a marine artist. He manages to combine great technical skill with imagination and vision to produce paintings of lasting value. His style is evocative and atmospheric, of both past and present scenes.
David's complex watercolour paintings of steam engines and locomotives are beautifully illustrated in his latest book, 'An Odyssey In Steam - Rocket to Evening Star'.
Original Artwork cannot be purchased through the online shop. If you would like to purchase an Original Painting, reserve a Painting, or for more information, please Contact the Gallery and we’ll be happy to help.
Click Here to see Limited Edition Marine Prints by David Bell
Click Here to see Steam Trains and Locomotive Prints by David Bell
