Mitchell is an extremely passionate painter who specializes in Landscapes, Still Life and Abstract. The mediums he works in is acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink. His artistic style runs the gamut from figurative to abstract and is known to be highly prolific. He is based out of New York City.
Growing up in New York City, as a young person he secretively spent many hours wandering the halls of the MET, where he would take classes, sketch the great statues, paintings and study the work of the great master. He received a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University in 1976, where he enjoyed doing freelance work. He went onto a 40 plus year career in fashion as Creative Director for Parade Dress Co. and Jessica Howard, while still continuing to create art, whenever possible. He was inspired by colors, shape, pattern and form, which helped his smooth transition from fashion to his art career. His greatest influences are Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Diebenkorn, and Hockney.
Mitchell’s work has been exhibited at The Art Students League of New York, Pleaides Gallery in Chelsea, Spectrum Gallery, Ct., Long Beach Art League of New York, and the Edward Hopper House in Nyack Ny. Having retired in November 2022, he returned to the ArtsStudents League of New York, where he has been painting and showing his work. He has opened a website, MRodbellart.com where his work is for sale and is building his following on Instagram.
