Karen McPhail-Bell, PhD, ACC, AFHEA
@drkmcb.bsky.social
Creative wellbeing coach, facilitator, artist. Unlocking creative power to re-energise lives and re-align careers.
UX/community health researcher background.
➡️link -> free ‘Find your values’ workshop
https://DrKMcB.com
UX/community health researcher background.
➡️link -> free ‘Find your values’ workshop
https://DrKMcB.com
Our video about our palette 5 painting - a mother-daughter art collab in celebration of women - is up on YouTube! youtu.be/sgOn3fWAJSQ?...
Collaboration with my mum Jennie Bell for our duo show, let colour speak.
Collaboration with my mum Jennie Bell for our duo show, let colour speak.
November 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Our video about our palette 5 painting - a mother-daughter art collab in celebration of women - is up on YouTube! youtu.be/sgOn3fWAJSQ?...
Collaboration with my mum Jennie Bell for our duo show, let colour speak.
Collaboration with my mum Jennie Bell for our duo show, let colour speak.
How I painted a nostalgic vibe in my Miami Beach Shack painting… head on over to my YouTube channel to see the full video just released today, with mum jenniebellart and talking painting with a limited palette 🎨
#beachshack #coastalart #beachshacksofaustralia
#beachshack #coastalart #beachshacksofaustralia
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
How I painted a nostalgic vibe in my Miami Beach Shack painting… head on over to my YouTube channel to see the full video just released today, with mum jenniebellart and talking painting with a limited palette 🎨
#beachshack #coastalart #beachshacksofaustralia
#beachshack #coastalart #beachshacksofaustralia
‘Transform your life through collage’ has limited spots left.
If you want to change pace, and redefine what matters to you and how you contribute to the world, while honouring what you cherish in your life and work already, this workshop opens that path for you.
If you want to change pace, and redefine what matters to you and how you contribute to the world, while honouring what you cherish in your life and work already, this workshop opens that path for you.
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
‘Transform your life through collage’ has limited spots left.
If you want to change pace, and redefine what matters to you and how you contribute to the world, while honouring what you cherish in your life and work already, this workshop opens that path for you.
If you want to change pace, and redefine what matters to you and how you contribute to the world, while honouring what you cherish in your life and work already, this workshop opens that path for you.
The memories, the remains and the still-standing beach shacks huddled amidst the taller buildings of our Coast delight me. What about you?
Miami Beach Shack 3, in a beautiful oak frame, ready to hang.
Shipping is available - reach out for questions.
Read the story & purchase at DrKMcB.com/shop
Miami Beach Shack 3, in a beautiful oak frame, ready to hang.
Shipping is available - reach out for questions.
Read the story & purchase at DrKMcB.com/shop
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The memories, the remains and the still-standing beach shacks huddled amidst the taller buildings of our Coast delight me. What about you?
Miami Beach Shack 3, in a beautiful oak frame, ready to hang.
Shipping is available - reach out for questions.
Read the story & purchase at DrKMcB.com/shop
Miami Beach Shack 3, in a beautiful oak frame, ready to hang.
Shipping is available - reach out for questions.
Read the story & purchase at DrKMcB.com/shop
‘Transform your life through collage’ is designed to help you reimagine your own life and work.
I’ll guide you to explore a question or theme of importance to you, slow down and enjoy what you have, & support your next steps towards a path you deeply (perhaps unconsciously) want.
Link in comments
I’ll guide you to explore a question or theme of importance to you, slow down and enjoy what you have, & support your next steps towards a path you deeply (perhaps unconsciously) want.
Link in comments
November 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
‘Transform your life through collage’ is designed to help you reimagine your own life and work.
I’ll guide you to explore a question or theme of importance to you, slow down and enjoy what you have, & support your next steps towards a path you deeply (perhaps unconsciously) want.
Link in comments
I’ll guide you to explore a question or theme of importance to you, slow down and enjoy what you have, & support your next steps towards a path you deeply (perhaps unconsciously) want.
Link in comments
Continuing the duo theme of our mother-daughter art show, I've created a double ticket to my 22 November workshop - giving you a $40 saving!
Come mother-daughter, father-son, partners, friends… whoever you wish to share this special experience with.
Learn more ➡ drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
Come mother-daughter, father-son, partners, friends… whoever you wish to share this special experience with.
Learn more ➡ drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
October 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Continuing the duo theme of our mother-daughter art show, I've created a double ticket to my 22 November workshop - giving you a $40 saving!
Come mother-daughter, father-son, partners, friends… whoever you wish to share this special experience with.
Learn more ➡ drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
Come mother-daughter, father-son, partners, friends… whoever you wish to share this special experience with.
Learn more ➡ drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
A lovely surprise to see the talented Bianca Alice at the Robina Art Gallery today. Check out her gorgeous art if you haven’t already!
Mum Jennie Bell & I are here again today and look forward to seeing you. Here every day except Monday’s public holiday until 12 October.
DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
Mum Jennie Bell & I are here again today and look forward to seeing you. Here every day except Monday’s public holiday until 12 October.
DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A lovely surprise to see the talented Bianca Alice at the Robina Art Gallery today. Check out her gorgeous art if you haven’t already!
Mum Jennie Bell & I are here again today and look forward to seeing you. Here every day except Monday’s public holiday until 12 October.
DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
Mum Jennie Bell & I are here again today and look forward to seeing you. Here every day except Monday’s public holiday until 12 October.
DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
Thank you so much coming to our artists talk today. Your support means the world and we loved sharing the joy of art and COLOUR with you.
Thanks @j_u_n_i_p_e_r_ for the 📸
Show info: DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
#artislife #goldcoastartist #burleighart #artisttalk
Thanks @j_u_n_i_p_e_r_ for the 📸
Show info: DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
#artislife #goldcoastartist #burleighart #artisttalk
October 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Thank you so much coming to our artists talk today. Your support means the world and we loved sharing the joy of art and COLOUR with you.
Thanks @j_u_n_i_p_e_r_ for the 📸
Show info: DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
#artislife #goldcoastartist #burleighart #artisttalk
Thanks @j_u_n_i_p_e_r_ for the 📸
Show info: DrKMcB.com/letcolourspeak
#artislife #goldcoastartist #burleighart #artisttalk
Mum Jennie Bell & I bumped in our duo show, Let Colour Speak, today. We’ve worked pretty hard to get to this point & we’re so excited to share our show with you!
Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 Oct
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Fri 3 Oct
Free community arts activity every day except 3 Oct
Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 Oct
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Fri 3 Oct
Free community arts activity every day except 3 Oct
September 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Mum Jennie Bell & I bumped in our duo show, Let Colour Speak, today. We’ve worked pretty hard to get to this point & we’re so excited to share our show with you!
Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 Oct
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Fri 3 Oct
Free community arts activity every day except 3 Oct
Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 Oct
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Fri 3 Oct
Free community arts activity every day except 3 Oct
Want to creatively explore a new direction in life or work?
Join this powerful half-day workshop to move closer to what you know, deep down, you really want to do.
Limited tickets: drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
#artsbasedcoaching #artsandhealth #creativelife #secondlife #midlife #newbeginnings
Join this powerful half-day workshop to move closer to what you know, deep down, you really want to do.
Limited tickets: drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
#artsbasedcoaching #artsandhealth #creativelife #secondlife #midlife #newbeginnings
September 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Want to creatively explore a new direction in life or work?
Join this powerful half-day workshop to move closer to what you know, deep down, you really want to do.
Limited tickets: drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
#artsbasedcoaching #artsandhealth #creativelife #secondlife #midlife #newbeginnings
Join this powerful half-day workshop to move closer to what you know, deep down, you really want to do.
Limited tickets: drkmcb.com/workshop-nov25
#artsbasedcoaching #artsandhealth #creativelife #secondlife #midlife #newbeginnings
Jennie Bell & I are so excited to share our duo show at Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 October.
I’m giving my newsletter community early access to my new work. A bit like a private, advance viewing of these special works.
If you’d like to be first to see the work, visit this link: DrKMcB.com/contact
I’m giving my newsletter community early access to my new work. A bit like a private, advance viewing of these special works.
If you’d like to be first to see the work, visit this link: DrKMcB.com/contact
September 21, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Jennie Bell & I are so excited to share our duo show at Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 October.
I’m giving my newsletter community early access to my new work. A bit like a private, advance viewing of these special works.
If you’d like to be first to see the work, visit this link: DrKMcB.com/contact
I’m giving my newsletter community early access to my new work. A bit like a private, advance viewing of these special works.
If you’d like to be first to see the work, visit this link: DrKMcB.com/contact
My mum, Jennie Bell, and I are thrilled to present our duo exhibition, Let Colour Speak, at the Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 October 2025.
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Friday 3 October. Details + free rego: events.humanitix.com/meet-the-art...
#goldcoastartist #goldcoastarts #Australianartist
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Friday 3 October. Details + free rego: events.humanitix.com/meet-the-art...
#goldcoastartist #goldcoastarts #Australianartist
September 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
My mum, Jennie Bell, and I are thrilled to present our duo exhibition, Let Colour Speak, at the Robina Art Gallery, 1-12 October 2025.
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Friday 3 October. Details + free rego: events.humanitix.com/meet-the-art...
#goldcoastartist #goldcoastarts #Australianartist
Meet the artists event: 12-1pm, Friday 3 October. Details + free rego: events.humanitix.com/meet-the-art...
#goldcoastartist #goldcoastarts #Australianartist
We need to talk about AI...
Have you been thinking about AI? Is AI helping you? Concerning you? How is generative AI present in your work and/or life? What role does it play in the things that you care about?
PS Yes, an AI created a podcast about one of my research papers
#ai #generativeAI #chatGPT
Have you been thinking about AI? Is AI helping you? Concerning you? How is generative AI present in your work and/or life? What role does it play in the things that you care about?
PS Yes, an AI created a podcast about one of my research papers
#ai #generativeAI #chatGPT
July 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
We need to talk about AI...
Have you been thinking about AI? Is AI helping you? Concerning you? How is generative AI present in your work and/or life? What role does it play in the things that you care about?
PS Yes, an AI created a podcast about one of my research papers
#ai #generativeAI #chatGPT
Have you been thinking about AI? Is AI helping you? Concerning you? How is generative AI present in your work and/or life? What role does it play in the things that you care about?
PS Yes, an AI created a podcast about one of my research papers
#ai #generativeAI #chatGPT
I was recently interviewed by CanvasRebel, where we explored the power of art, creativity and holistic wellbeing. I share about unlearning, career evolutions, and fostering supportive environments for creatives.
What does leading with creativity and care look like for you, right now?
What does leading with creativity and care look like for you, right now?
July 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I was recently interviewed by CanvasRebel, where we explored the power of art, creativity and holistic wellbeing. I share about unlearning, career evolutions, and fostering supportive environments for creatives.
What does leading with creativity and care look like for you, right now?
What does leading with creativity and care look like for you, right now?
Do you have thoughts, practices, feelings about self-care? I'd love to hear. Head straight to the LinkedIn article via the link - or share your comment/DM here: www.linkedin.com/.../self-car...
#SelfCare #Leadership #CollectiveCare #Wellbeing #Creativity #IndigenousSelfCare #RelationalSelfCare
#SelfCare #Leadership #CollectiveCare #Wellbeing #Creativity #IndigenousSelfCare #RelationalSelfCare
February 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Do you have thoughts, practices, feelings about self-care? I'd love to hear. Head straight to the LinkedIn article via the link - or share your comment/DM here: www.linkedin.com/.../self-car...
#SelfCare #Leadership #CollectiveCare #Wellbeing #Creativity #IndigenousSelfCare #RelationalSelfCare
#SelfCare #Leadership #CollectiveCare #Wellbeing #Creativity #IndigenousSelfCare #RelationalSelfCare
Have you got any creative collaborative projects on the go? My mum Jennie Bell and I do!
And we have exciting news about an upcoming show (sign up to my newsletter to be the first to know details, link in bio).
#artistcollaboration #motherdaughterduo #collaborativeart #goldcoastartist #loganart
And we have exciting news about an upcoming show (sign up to my newsletter to be the first to know details, link in bio).
#artistcollaboration #motherdaughterduo #collaborativeart #goldcoastartist #loganart
February 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Have you got any creative collaborative projects on the go? My mum Jennie Bell and I do!
And we have exciting news about an upcoming show (sign up to my newsletter to be the first to know details, link in bio).
#artistcollaboration #motherdaughterduo #collaborativeart #goldcoastartist #loganart
And we have exciting news about an upcoming show (sign up to my newsletter to be the first to know details, link in bio).
#artistcollaboration #motherdaughterduo #collaborativeart #goldcoastartist #loganart
Work-in-progress…painting the feeling of landing back in Meanjin/Magandjin (aka Brisbane) after leaving 10 yrs earlier. Took me a year to be ready to paint this.
A lot more refinement in the bottom right quarter, up next 🌞
Any tips for painting sunset reflections on vehicles?
A lot more refinement in the bottom right quarter, up next 🌞
Any tips for painting sunset reflections on vehicles?
February 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Work-in-progress…painting the feeling of landing back in Meanjin/Magandjin (aka Brisbane) after leaving 10 yrs earlier. Took me a year to be ready to paint this.
A lot more refinement in the bottom right quarter, up next 🌞
Any tips for painting sunset reflections on vehicles?
A lot more refinement in the bottom right quarter, up next 🌞
Any tips for painting sunset reflections on vehicles?
Poetry can ground us, guide us, and remind us of our own power. May June Jordan’s words be fuel for courage, justice, and joy.
#ArtsAndHealth #PoetryAsResistance #WordsForWellbeing #CreativityUnites
#ArtsAndHealth #PoetryAsResistance #WordsForWellbeing #CreativityUnites
February 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Poetry can ground us, guide us, and remind us of our own power. May June Jordan’s words be fuel for courage, justice, and joy.
#ArtsAndHealth #PoetryAsResistance #WordsForWellbeing #CreativityUnites
#ArtsAndHealth #PoetryAsResistance #WordsForWellbeing #CreativityUnites
Any guesses on the inspiration for this painting in progress?
January 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Any guesses on the inspiration for this painting in progress?
Grateful for another year…Life is so precious, so temporary; I don’t take for granted how blessed I am. Here’s to another year of creating, contributing, and growing. Is there anything you’ve been wanting to start or create but haven’t got to yet?
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Grateful for another year…Life is so precious, so temporary; I don’t take for granted how blessed I am. Here’s to another year of creating, contributing, and growing. Is there anything you’ve been wanting to start or create but haven’t got to yet?
Did you know native black swans are struggling on the Gold Coast because council removed the reeds they live in, + facing threats like off-leash dogs, fishing hooks/lines, & ppl stealing their eggs?
This painting captures my care & love for them, and my horror at the pain we put them through.
This painting captures my care & love for them, and my horror at the pain we put them through.
January 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Did you know native black swans are struggling on the Gold Coast because council removed the reeds they live in, + facing threats like off-leash dogs, fishing hooks/lines, & ppl stealing their eggs?
This painting captures my care & love for them, and my horror at the pain we put them through.
This painting captures my care & love for them, and my horror at the pain we put them through.
True colors & accurate details in art photos are key! So I made a photo wall. Next step? Studio lights!
I’ll share a the process on my YouTube channel soon—subscribe to stay tuned m.youtube.com/@drkmcb
#artphotography #PhotographingArt #DIYArtStudio #artisttools #StudioSetup #BehindTheScenesArt
I’ll share a the process on my YouTube channel soon—subscribe to stay tuned m.youtube.com/@drkmcb
#artphotography #PhotographingArt #DIYArtStudio #artisttools #StudioSetup #BehindTheScenesArt
January 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
True colors & accurate details in art photos are key! So I made a photo wall. Next step? Studio lights!
I’ll share a the process on my YouTube channel soon—subscribe to stay tuned m.youtube.com/@drkmcb
#artphotography #PhotographingArt #DIYArtStudio #artisttools #StudioSetup #BehindTheScenesArt
I’ll share a the process on my YouTube channel soon—subscribe to stay tuned m.youtube.com/@drkmcb
#artphotography #PhotographingArt #DIYArtStudio #artisttools #StudioSetup #BehindTheScenesArt
#artistssupportingartists is such a beautiful way to share and show love. My talented artist mum gave us this sweet card by Joy Connell. Now I get to enjoy Joy’s art in my home.
Btw I have a few small paintings at affordable price points that make great gifts. Visit DrKMcB.com/shop or DM me.
Btw I have a few small paintings at affordable price points that make great gifts. Visit DrKMcB.com/shop or DM me.
December 29, 2024 at 11:48 PM
#artistssupportingartists is such a beautiful way to share and show love. My talented artist mum gave us this sweet card by Joy Connell. Now I get to enjoy Joy’s art in my home.
Btw I have a few small paintings at affordable price points that make great gifts. Visit DrKMcB.com/shop or DM me.
Btw I have a few small paintings at affordable price points that make great gifts. Visit DrKMcB.com/shop or DM me.
Do you love colour? I do! 🎨 Haha, what artist doesn’t 🌞🤪
Do you like seeing the research phase of making art, like this? Any requests?
#acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #colorsaturation #colorpalette #swatches #goldcoastartist
Do you like seeing the research phase of making art, like this? Any requests?
#acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #colorsaturation #colorpalette #swatches #goldcoastartist
December 21, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Do you love colour? I do! 🎨 Haha, what artist doesn’t 🌞🤪
Do you like seeing the research phase of making art, like this? Any requests?
#acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #colorsaturation #colorpalette #swatches #goldcoastartist
Do you like seeing the research phase of making art, like this? Any requests?
#acrylicpainting #paintingprocess #colorsaturation #colorpalette #swatches #goldcoastartist
Bo’s got great taste; do you agree? 🌴✨
This palm is my morning friend, a Burleigh view that reminds me nature loves us—and to love her back.
This painting’s ready for a new home: archival quality, wired, varnished + shipping available (cat not included 😉).
Where would you hang it?
#giftideas
This palm is my morning friend, a Burleigh view that reminds me nature loves us—and to love her back.
This painting’s ready for a new home: archival quality, wired, varnished + shipping available (cat not included 😉).
Where would you hang it?
#giftideas
December 16, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Bo’s got great taste; do you agree? 🌴✨
This palm is my morning friend, a Burleigh view that reminds me nature loves us—and to love her back.
This painting’s ready for a new home: archival quality, wired, varnished + shipping available (cat not included 😉).
Where would you hang it?
#giftideas
This palm is my morning friend, a Burleigh view that reminds me nature loves us—and to love her back.
This painting’s ready for a new home: archival quality, wired, varnished + shipping available (cat not included 😉).
Where would you hang it?
#giftideas