Photo: Photo by Michel Bell

Top: Michel Bell poses with Martin Bouchard in front of his painting of Steve Jobs and Bill GatesLeft: Michel Bell presents Bruny Surin with his portrait

Lac Beauport's Michel Bell has built a successful career for himself as a financial consultant. For 24 years, his clients have known him to be a compassionate man who loves his job. But in 2012, it will likely be Bell's hobby that will allow the rest of Canada to know him as an artist and philanthropist.