Gems of the Earth and Sky

Born in Barbados, Neil Russell studied and worked in both New York and Iowa before arriving in Southern California. Like many artists he enjoyed a variety of vocations over the years before discovering his singular artistic passion, including hip-hop dancer, salesman, and barber. This variety of life experience coupled with the discipline and grace of a martial artist (Russell is a black belt in multiple disciplines) are reflected in his abstract multimedia creations. Utilizing oils, acrylics, fabric paint, and resin, often in combination on the same piece, Russell creates works that are reminiscent of the recurring fractal patterns found in nature. The various media used are clearly broadly appealing, as Russell’s works are prominently displayed internationally in Dubai, Beirut, Costa Rica, Canada and in homes and businesses across the USA.