We’re working to get the word out about our website redesign, so we’ve published a press release (which I will post below). Trying to get picked up in the Projo (Providence Journal for you non-Rhode Islanders), Jamestown Press, and other local papers. If you know of any good outlets for my story, please let me know! Press release text is here.

Currently linked from: Press Release 365, Jamestown RI web site.

Contact: Shirley Bell
Phone: (401) 423-0811
Email: info@shirleybelldesigns.com

Jamestown Rhode Island native artist Shirley Bell recently relaunched her online presence with a much improved gallery and online store, enabling visitors to admire and purchase her inspired watercolors. Her website is available at www.shirleybelldesigns.com where visitors can browse through hundreds of beautiful images of animals, birds, insects, ocean scenes, and more including Shirley’s luminous paintings of local scenes such as Jamestown’s Beavertail Light House.

About Shirley Bell Designs:

Shirley began painting in watercolor 25 years ago. She is continuously inspired by her natural surroundings on Conanicut Island. Shirley’s originals began selling in galleries and gift shops through out the country. Trying to keep up with the demand, Shirley began reproducing her artwork in giclee form. Then, in 2006 she launched the company Shirley Bell Designs which features over 300 of her images gracing beautiful stationery and gift items. She operates from her home studio in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Jamestown is a beautiful island of 10 square miles in the middle of Narragansett Bay. Shirley and her husband Rolf Knudsen love to stroll and kayak around their neighborhood, as well as visit the cliffs abutting the ocean on the Southern end of the island at Beavertail.

The beauty and simplicity of Shirley Bell Designs offerings is what sets their company apart from the world of mass production. Each image in Shirley’s range is created by hand in her art studio, and every image has touched her life in some way. The short run fabrication process is all done on site, paying attention to every last detail. They use the highest quality materials from American companies. Always environmentally conscious, they recycle, and use as many recycled products as possible.

What we believe:

We believe it is a gift to be remembered by receiving a beautiful card with a simple note from a loved one. A special card is often saved as a memento or left out simply to admire.

We believe in keeping our designs simple and clean, leaving room for the card giver to add a message the artwork may reflect.

We believe in supporting other small businesses and in giving back to our community.

We believe in thanking our customers for their continued support and encouragement. Also, in accommodating them as much as possible.

We believe in having fun at work and consuming chocolate in times of stress!

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Shirley Bell, please call us at (401) 423-0811 or email at info@shirleybelldesigns.com

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