THE ART OF JIMMY BELL
Art & illustration.
Unexpected characters. Intricate worlds.
ORIGINAL WORK / A CLOSER LOOK
01 / SELECTED WORK
Creatures, characters, and imagined worlds.
A selection of Jimmy Bell’s original artwork.
Select any artwork for a closer look. Explore Current Work — Digital Artwork & Illustrations ↗
02 / FROM THE SKETCHBOOK
A ship, a creature, a sea of detail.
The sketch and the finished illustration,
seen side by side.
03 / THE ARTIST
Finding something extraordinary in the unexpected.
Jimmy Bell is a self-taught artist and illustrator based in Ventura, California. His work combines intricate linework, expressive color, and an imagination drawn to unusual characters and surreal worlds.
In his Something Out of Nothing series, spontaneous marks and splatters become starting points for unexpected images. Each piece is an exploration of what can emerge when instinct leads the way.
04 / ON FILM
A closer look at the artist and the work through video.
05 / PUBLICATIONS & CREDITS
Selected publications featuring artwork by Jimmy Bell.
ART BOOK / OUT OF STEP BOOKS
The Reptile Art Project
Jimmy Bell’s artwork was selected for this limited-edition hardcover collection exploring reptiles, amphibians, dragons, and dinosaurs through the work of artists from around the world.
Explore the book at Out of Step BooksART MAGAZINE / OXNARD, CALIFORNIA
Volume 8 · 2026
Jimmy Bell’s artwork is featured in Volume 8 of The Awakening Magazine, an independent arts publication celebrating work from Ventura County and beyond. The edition is available to view digitally through the publisher.
Explore The Awakening Magazine06 / EXHIBITIONS
On view
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Downtown Tattoo · 527 South A Street, Oxnard, California
Featuring original artwork by Jimmy Bell in a group exhibition.
Upcoming feature
November 2026
Featured Artist · Oxnard, California
Jimmy Bell is one of three artists selected for Chapter 30 Creative Studios’ November Mail Club. Subscribers receive art prints by mail, including a reproduction of Jimmy’s work alongside artwork by two other featured artists.
No current or upcoming exhibitions or features are listed right now. Check back for future updates.
An ongoing archive of exhibitions and featured projects involving Jimmy Bell’s artwork.
Previous exhibitions and featured projects will appear here after they conclude.
07 / CONTACT
For artwork inquiries, exhibitions, or collaborations, get in touch by email or Instagram.