Derrick Bell

Artist Biography

Derrick Bell’s Dent de Lion series (French for dandelion) lets viewers celebrate our differences by turning faces into beautiful flowers. As an art teacher, Derrick Bell, is a natural as he paints a portrait similar to his work: African Daisies: Kings Wear Hoodies. In the art project video students will learn how to draw a portrait filled with daisies and African violets (both are featured in the artist video) as well as roses and tulips. Colored pencils work best, but crayons or markers can be used as well.

Artist Biography

Derrick Bell artist

Meet the Artist Derrick Bell


3rd graders in Scott Hixon's class at  Love Elementary watched Derrick Bell's video (as well as the project video) and made portraits filled with flowers. Here are a few examples of their art: