About The Artist

Bela Fidel – Biography I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 1965 I left Brazil to live in Israel and study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where I graduated in English and Spanish Languages and Literatures and pursued M.A. studies in Romance Languages. I lived in Israel for 8 ½ years. I speak 7 languages, 4 of them fluently. I started to paint when I was living in Israel but pursued serious study of art only upon returning to Brazil in 1974. I have always painted in oils but the last 13 years have led me to explore mixed media and, specifically, Encaustics. I currently devote my time to both oils and Encaustics, as well as Mixed Media. My other passion is my work on behalf of animals. I share my home in Scottsdale with my husband, Stan Fidel, who is a lyricist, poet, writer and marketing consultant, as well as three pets.