ABOUT

Meet Bella

Bella Bigsby is a British artist whose work blends memory, symbolism, and the natural world. Now based in Norfolk, she creates oil paintings that reflect her deep connection to the English landscape and a lifelong fascination with nature, folklore, and storytelling.

Having spent several years living and exhibiting in California, Bella returned to the UK, where the peaceful wilds of Norfolk continue to shape both her life and her art. Her paintings are known for their detail and quiet depth, often featuring birds, animals, and botanical forms that are rich in both visual and symbolic meaning.

Each piece combines observation and imagination, drawing the viewer into a world where nature is layered with history, myth, and personal memory. Her work invites a moment of stillness, encouraging reflection on the beauty and complexity of the world around us.

Influences and Approach

Bella’s artistic influences span cultures and centuries. Her early love for the “Golden Age” illustrators—such as Edmund Dulac and Arthur Rackham—is evident in the magical, story-rich quality of her work. She is equally inspired by traditional East Asian painting, especially the use of space, subtle detail, and the emotional power of natural forms.

This fusion of influences, combined with her own introspective style, results in art that is both timeless and deeply personal. Bella continues to exhibit her original oil paintings in Norfolk, Suffolk, and California, and her work is also available as limited edition prints and greeting cards.