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There are artists who paint for galleries. And then there are artists who paint for real life — for the walls of your home, the corner of your kitchen, the spot above your favorite chair.
Belly Bodega is the latter. Based right here in Geneva, IL, she creates work that feels less like fine art and more like visual journaling — a way to pay attention, repeat, and sit with feeling.
🎨 Like a Bodega… for Creatives
Paintings • Drawings • Prints • Rooted in Everyday Life
A Third Place for Creatives
Belly describes herself as a "third-place person" — someone who needs a bodega, a cafe, a bar. A place to pop in, chat, share updates, and be part of a community. This business is a combination of all the things she loves: a place where she doesn't have to choose between her passions, but can let them all come together to create something beautiful.
Possibly chaotic. Definitely beautiful.
The Art of Everyday Life
Belly's work is rooted in familiar things: animals, flowers, fruit, half-finished drinks, lived-in spaces. She uses them as a way to explore feeling, humor, and quiet moments.
Her process is intuitive and process-heavy, with:
- 🎨 Bold color — vibrant, unapologetic, alive
- ✍️ Loose lines — not fussy, just honest
- 👁️ Visible marks — left to do their own thing
The work is imperfect, tender, a little chaotic — and meant to live comfortably in real spaces alongside real life.
Why We Love Her Work
At Bee Coco Candle, we believe your home should feel like you — not a catalog, not a trend, not a perfectly staged photo. Belly's art fits right into that philosophy.
Her pieces bring warmth, personality, and a sense of ease to any room. They're the kind of art you notice differently every day — a familiar flower that suddenly feels new, a favorite chair rendered in loose, joyful lines.
Plus, she's local. Supporting Belly Bodega means supporting a Geneva artist who's building community right where we live.
What You'll Find
- 🖼️ Original paintings — one-of-a-kind pieces full of feeling
- 📝 Drawings and prints — perfect for smaller spaces or thoughtful gifts
- 🌸 Familiar subjects — flowers, animals, fruit, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments
- ✨ Custom commissions — reach out with your ideas and she'll bring them to life
Find Belly Bodega at Bee Coco Candle
We're honored to carry Belly's work in our Geneva shop. Whether you're looking for a statement piece, a small print to brighten a corner, or a gift for someone who loves art that feels personal, her collection is worth exploring.
Stop by to see her pieces in person — and stay for a candle that makes your space feel as warm as her art does.
Visit us in downtown Geneva to see her work in person.
🎨 A Note from Belly Bodega
"This business has been a combo of all the things I love. A place where I don't have to choose between my passions, but just let the mumbo jumbo all come together to create something beautiful, possibly chaotic, but definitely beautiful."
— Belly Bodega
