

Jean Bell (Miss October 1969)
2025
This watercolor portrait presents a woman with dark shoulder length hair and bangs, gazing directly outward with a composed, introspective expression. Set against a warm, atmospheric background rendered in soft oranges, yellows, and coral tones, the figure is adorned with delicate butterflies that flutter across the composition, introducing elements of natural beauty and movement. The artist employs fluid watercolor technique to capture both the precision of the subject's facial features and the ethereal, dreamlike quality of the surrounding environment. The work engages with portraiture traditions while incorporating symbolic natural imagery, reflecting contemporary figurative painting practices that blend realism with decorative and conceptual elements.
- Medium
- Watercolor on paper
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Pace Gallery
Notes
Pace Gallery solo presentation at TEFAF New York 2026, Booth 340, May 15–19, 2026, Park Avenue Armory, New York. Pace inventory ref: 98779.
For Sale — $30000
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