Journey 2001

Julie Bell made "Journey" with paint, and the surface shimmers with this otherworldly light. I can almost feel her there, layering the oil, pushing the boundaries of the figure. You know, the way she renders flesh, it's like she's breathing life into the canvas with every brushstroke, like Caravaggio but with a dragon! I'm super drawn to the way she uses light. See how it catches on the curves of her muscles? And the way the dragon almost glows? Bell’s use of color creates this dynamic dance, capturing a sense of power and vulnerability. That halberd she’s holding–it’s not just a prop. It’s like she’s daring us to step into her world, to question our own journeys, and to find the power within ourselves. Bell reminds us of the importance of imagination, inviting us to dream, and challenging us to see the world anew.