The Good Earth Series
© J.P. Bell
Introducing The Good Earth Series - a contemplative exploration of our fragile connection to the natural world and the profound truths it holds.
Through the quiet harmony of earth tones, this series invites us to reflect on the cyclical beauty of life, decay, and renewal. Each piece whispers the story of humanity’s place in the greater whole, urging us to honour the delicate balance we share with the green earth.
This is art as a call to presence, resilience, and reverence. Inspired by the symbolism of the colours found in the hidden gemstones at the earth’s core, this series reflects nature’s buried treasures - its depth, endurance, and ever-unfolding transformation.
"Ember of the Golden Soil"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, acrylic ink, ground Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
2,500 NZD
In Private Collection, Timaru (New Zealand)
"The Secret Call of Amethyst"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (wood)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
SOLD
In Private Collection, Timaru (New Zealand)
"Dust and Light"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
2,500 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"Veins of the Earth"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
2,500 NZD
In Private Collection, Christchurch (New Zealand)
"Harvest of Colours"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, oil sticks, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
2,500 NZD
In Private Collection, Christchurch (New Zealand)
NEW WORK
TRIPTYCH
"Seed and Sky I, II, III"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm (each)
SOLD
3,000NZD (as triptych)
In Private Collection, Christchurch (New Zealand)
TRIPTYCH
"The Earth Responds I, II, III"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm (each)
2,100 NZD (as triptych)
800 NZD (individual price)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DETAILS OF TRIPTYCH
"The Earth Responds I"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
800 NZD (individual price)
2,100 NZD (as triptych)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DETAILS OF TRIPTYCH
"The Earth Responds II"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
800 NZD (individual price)
2,100 NZD (as triptych)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DETAILS OF TRIPTYCH
"The Earth Responds III"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
800 NZD (individual price)
2,100 NZD (as triptych)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DIPTYCH
"Soil and Stardust I,II"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm (each)
1,400 NZD (as diptych)
800 NZD (individual price)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DETAILS OF DIPTYCH
"Soil and Stardust I"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
800 NZD (individual price)
1,400 NZD (as diptych)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
DETAILS OF DIPTYCH
"Soil and Stardust II"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
800 NZD (individual price)
1,400 NZD (as diptych)
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Where the Land Endures"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
SOLD
1,000 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"When the Earth Answers"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Response of the Wind"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Soil in Quiet Motion"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Bound by Dust"
JP Bell, 2026
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Sacred Ground"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, ground Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
2,500 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Eruption of Fire Opal"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker, ground Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
2,500 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Roots in Turquoise Water"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, ground Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (black)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
2,500 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Citrine Threads of Earth"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, ground Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
103.5 x 78.5 x 4 cm
2,500 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY, Geraldine (NZ)
"Rustic Elegance"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (wood)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
SOLD
1,000 NZD
In Private Collection, Timaru (NZ)
"Awakened Earth"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY,
Geraldine (NZ)
"Earth Prayers Wrapped in Sapphire"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
1,000 NZD
Only available at MCATAMNEY GALLERY,
Geraldine (NZ)
"The Reign of Peridot"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
54.5 x 44 x 5 cm
SOLD
1,000 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"The Truth Written in Garnet"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
43.5 x 33.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
800 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"Pink Opal Dreamscape"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
43.5 x 33.5 x 4 cm
SOLD
800 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"Enlightened Ground"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
Not available for sale
"Breathing Stone"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, Oamaru stone and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
44 x 34 x 5 cm
Not available for sale
"Layers of the Land"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
33.5 x 33.5 x 4.5 cm
SOLD
700 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)
"Womb of the Earth"
JP Bell, 2025
Acrylic, graphite, acrylic ink, print marker and plaster of Paris on framed canvas (white)
33.5 x 33.5 x 4.5 cm
SOLD
700 NZD
In Private Collection, Berlin (Germany)