--- title: "Black Lily Studio — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/black-lily-studio-pfvwus-pf~789831420 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~789831420.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Black Lily Studio" category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/33b3d5d007740e1e_3585-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "829 Ponderosa Pine Lane, SARASOTA, Florida 34243, United States" latitude: 27.4072 longitude: -82.5303 phone: "(281) 904-4113" website: http://www.blacklilystudio.com rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 27 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Black Lily Studio Original Houzz profile: [Black Lily Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/black-lily-studio-pfvwus-pf~789831420) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** SARASOTA, FL - **Serves:** Bradenton, Sarasota, University Park, South Bradenton, Bayshore Gardens, Fruitville, Sarasota Springs, Bee Ridge, Longboat Key, Southgate, Siesta Key, The Meadows, South Sarasota, North Sarasota, Desoto Lakes, Artwork shipping across USA, Tallevast - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves Artist's Statement My subject matter has remained rooted in themes of nature, feminine beauty and animals. Sculpture's are created with the intent of bringing a figure to life that is both whimsical and elegant simultaneously. A successful piece exudes something of a life force in an apparent though ephemeral personality. The paradox in the work that the up cycled material is commonly disposed of in ways that affects the very creatures I am creating is important to me. One artistic goal is for my work to speak, draw attention to the use of recycled materials (that are intentionally not obvious) and to the importance of preserving our eco systems. Installation should be on a concrete pad 3' - 6 foot diameter and 4" thick . Cast concrete bases are formed as part of the sculpture with cast sleeves to accept 1/2 x 10 " wedge anchors or eye bolts cast into the base horizontally that can be bolted with wedge anchors to a sites concrete pad. ### Services Provided - Concrete Garden Art - Custom Artwork - Home Decor - ceramics - garden art - prints and paintings - sculpture ### Areas Served - Bradenton - Sarasota - University Park - South Bradenton - Bayshore Gardens - Fruitville - Sarasota Springs - Bee Ridge - Longboat Key - Southgate - Siesta Key - The Meadows - South Sarasota - North Sarasota - Desoto Lakes - Artwork shipping across USA - Tallevast ### Typical Job Cost $75 - 20,000 The cost range is wide - 75 for a small functional piece to 20,000.00 for larger sculptural or installation works. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Black Lily Studio | | Address | 829 Ponderosa Pine Lane, SARASOTA, Florida 34243, United States | | Phone | (281) 904-4113 | | Website | http://www.blacklilystudio.com | | Followers on Houzz | 27 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LeeBellArt/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/LeeatBlacklily1 - Blog — www.blacklilystudio.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Black Lily Studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/black-lily-studio-pfvwus-pf~789831420) - **Website:** http://www.blacklilystudio.com - **Phone:** (281) 904-4113 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - MFA 1994 - BFA 1991 - Florida Outdoor sculpture competition 2018 - Southeast guide dogs 2017 - "Spotlight on Clay" Best of Show - Rosen Buyers Market Emerging Artist Award - Florida Individual Artist HM - Antonio Cirino Memorial Fellowship - National Society of Arts and Letters - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-604869, July 2016** > I have bught fish statues and lilly paintings. I have also bought small exterior candle holders with beautiful designs. All were professionally done and delivered. I turned the fish statue into a fountain and got so many compliments on the artwork. **★★★★★ — HU-372021, July 2016** > Over the past 20 years I have purchased numerous clay pieces from Lee, both functional & decorative. I have always received prompt responses to inquiries about a piece, delivery was prompt with excellent packaging & I have always found the photos of the pieces to excellently reflect the actual pieces as received. Compared to clay work on sale in St Petersburg FL, I find Lee's work to be of a very high standard & quality at good prices. **Comment from Black Lily Studio:** > Thank You Pam. You have been a wonderful supporter of my work for so many years now and are very much appreciated. **★★★★★ — whofan905, July 2016** > A stunning, beautiful, one of a kind set. I couldn't be more pleased!!!! You've made this mod chick very happy!!! **Comment from Black Lily Studio:** > My pleasure , you were a joy to work with and I am so happy you are a satisfied client. ## Selected projects - [Jemma - Large Blue Heron City of Tamarac Florida - Permanent collection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jemma-large-blue-heron-city-of-tamarac-florida-permanent-collection-pj-vj~6837367) - Location: Tamarac, FL - Photos: 6 - [Rosemary Beach sculpture Exhibition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemary-beach-sculpture-exhibition-pj-vj~6713198) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Dragonfly , Flora](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dragonfly-flora-pj-vj~6596580) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 2 - [Omnium Gatherum - Alpharetta, Georgia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/omnium-gatherum-alpharetta-georgia-pj-vj~6596574) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A year long public art exhibition in Alpharetta, Georgia . Hera the Blue Heron is made of recycled materials, compounded cement and exterior grade concrete stains and dyes , sealant . steel and steel lath - [Pillow Talk](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pillow-talk-pj-vj~2700986) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Original painting, photographs , images from nature by artist Lee Bell of Black Lily Studio on pillows for the elegant home inspired by nature. - [Garden Art, Yard Art, Outdoor Sculpture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-art-yard-art-outdoor-sculpture-pj-vj~2863364) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 17 - [Garden Gown Series](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-gown-series-pj-vj~1853100) - Location: Sarasota, FL - Photos: 5 - Description: This is a series of large feminine forms with a variety of shapes and surfaces, all in a gown or bust format. Most are approx 5 ' tall. I started this series years ago and when I have the time to indulge myself, stretch my hand building ability I return to this form again and again. The surfaces and the figures themselves continue to evolve and I immensely enjoy making them. Each figure takes 3-4 weeks to build and complete the surface work , - [Sarasota Fine Craft exhibit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sarasota-fine-craft-exhibit-pj-vj~2185790) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/black-lily-studio-pfvwus-pf~789831420) ## Ideabooks - [Animal Art](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69626003/list/animal-art) — 19 ideas - [Home and Garden Sculpture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69625812/list/home-and-garden-sculpture) — 14 ideas - [Commission Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69878237/list/commission-work) — 8 ideas - [Natural Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/96379933/list/natural-home) — 2 ideas - [Functional Art - Lanterns , servers, vases](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75720274/list/functional-art-lanterns-servers-vases) — 4 ideas - [Courtyards,fences,outdoor design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69713069/list/courtyards-fences-outdoor-design) — 1 idea [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/leeatblacklily) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*