• A square 24x24 original abstract painting titled Peace Within by Kari Bell, featuring ethereal cloud-like layers of cerulean blue, luminous yellow, and lavender oil and cold wax on cradled panel. The Work is presented in a handcrafted waxed pine frame at Mitsooz.
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Peace Within

Peace Within

Kari Bell Art

$1,700 USD
$1,700 USD
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Technical Specifications.

Medium: Oil & Cold Wax on Cradled Panel

Dimensions: 24" x 24"

Classification: Unique Work (One-of-a-kind)

Year: 2026

Provenance: Artist Direct / Mitsooz Vetted

Return Status: 7-Day Reflection

The Narrative.

Peace Within
An Original Framed Oil and Cold Wax Painting

The Architecture of an Internal Sanctuary.
True art is an act of unearthing what has always been there. In Peace Within, Kari Bell investigates the profound stillness that exists at the center of the creative process. The composition is a luminous, cloud-like immersion of cerulean and indigo, punctuated by radiant bursts of sun-baked yellow and soft lavender. This Work is designed with a rare structural equilibrium, offering the collector a Multi-Directional Display. While shown in this orientation, the piece remains evocative and balanced when rotated: allowing it to adapt to the shifting light and unique architecture of your home. It is a visual sanctuary designed to add a persistent presence of serenity and stability to the modern interior.

Technical Mastery and the Found Image.
Drawing from her background as a university professor and department chair, Bell’s practice is defined by a rigorous intellectual depth. In Peace Within, she moves beyond the structured language of the academy to a practice of unearthing the image within the material. Utilizing a rich combination of oil and cold wax on cradled panel, she uses palette knives to build, scratch, and scrape the surface: revealing a visual record of the painting’s evolution. This 24x24 masterpiece is presented in a waxed pine frame, individually handcrafted for this specific painting to ensure an organic permanence. It is an archival bridge between the intellectual depth of a scholar and the intuitive soul of a contemporary master.

Details & Dimensions:

  • Title: Peace Within
  • Classification: Original Fine Art (Unique Work)
  • Medium: Oil and Cold Wax on Cradled Panel
  • Art Movement: Contemporary Abstraction
  • Art Style: Multi-Directional Abstract / Tactile Expressionism
  • Theme: Meditative Stillness, Internal Sanctuary, Atmospheric Light
  • Orientation: Square (Featuring Multi-Directional Display)
  • Construction: Solid Cradled Wood Panel
  • Framing: Custom Handcrafted Waxed Pine Frame Included
  • Mounting Type: Wall-Mounted
  • Dimensions: 24" x 24"
  • Weight: 7.4 lbs
  • Year Created: 2026
  • Origin: Created in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
  • Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
  • Investment: $1,700.00
  • Availability: Ready to Ship
  • Reflection Period: 7-Day Reflection Period

Bring the meditative clarity of the Southwest into your home. Acquire the "Peace Within" original oil and cold wax painting for your collection today at Mitsooz.

About the Artist.

Kari Bell Art

Kari Bell Art

Kari Bell is a contemporary abstract painter informed by a long background in sociolinguistics and international culture. She holds a PhD in Spanish from the Université de Toulouse, France, an MA from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Sociology from the University of Kentucky. She is a former Fulbright Scholar in Brazil.

Her academic career spanned over 30 years in higher education, including service as a department chair of Modern Language Studies before transitioning fully into studio practice.

In the New Mexico art community, she is the creative founder of Cerulean, an Albuquerque-based art caucus, and a co-founder of the Taos Abstract Artist Collective, where she served as the creative impetus for its formation. She initiated the concept, led early organizing efforts, invited the first participating artists, and helped establish the group during its formation stage.

Her work has received multiple Awards of Excellence from the Rio Grande Art Association and is held in permanent collections including the Museum of Encaustic Art and the Bernalillo Public Art Collection.

Stripe Climate Badge
A portion of this acquisition is dedicated to scaling next-generation carbon removal technology via Stripe Climate; Mitsooz absorbs this commitment in full to ensure a legacy of preservation for the landscapes that inspire our creators.

The Mitsooz Commitment.

Studio-Direct Dispatch

Mitsooz facilitates an unmediated connection between the artist and the collector. Every work is dispatched directly from the artist’s studio or primary production workspace; fully insured from their door to yours.

Curated Provenance

The Collective is a strictly curated environment; every artist is vetted for technical mastery and narrative depth. Each work includes a physical, signed Certificate of Authenticity to ensure its origin and legacy.

Collector Reflection

We offer a 7-day reflection period for eligible works. Collectors may choose a 100% refund via the Mitsooz Collector Reserve or a cash refund minus a 25% restocking fee.

Note: Dimensional, commissioned, and bespoke works are considered final acquisitions.