I know what you mean. Bob Ross's videos gave me the courage to try oil painting but it was Helen Van Wyk that caused me to fall in love with it. I studied her, read her books & eventually learned enough to start teaching oil painting. I only gave it up due to health problems. Other than my family, it was the most enjoyable thing I was ever a part of.
If you have a connctuon with a public library or university with interlibrary loan capabilities, they could secure her videos for you on DVD. I watched many hours of her tutorials this way.
Between Helen Van Wyck & Dianne Mize I have learned more than from a lot of my art professors in college. They both are natural teachers and their talents are immense.
I just think she is fantastic and van gogh would have seen her talent. They were both dutch and died too young. Heaven needed them. I bet they are up there directing art still
May I suggest another amazing painting teacher here, her name is Dianne Mize. Please check out her amazing teachings of not only painting but so much more about art. She has mentioned Helen before in her teachings. She’s a fountain of knowledge just like Helen.
Bonjour, quel talent, une très belle toile que j’aime beaucoup. Juste 2 réflexions, vous n’avez pas observé la règle des tiers et posez du foncé sur du clair. J’aime aussi transgresser les règles. Merci pour vos vidéos et votre générosité.
I wonder if someone behind the scenes took her big beautiful palette? She was a feminist and the men were mean to her back then. Anyway, I still love watching Helen paint. 🥰
During one of her videos she showed several of those palettes hanging like art. Each one looked as if she was about to start a painting. The paint colors were laid out in the order she always used but the paint was already dried. I suppose it was just another form of art. I know I'd love to have one of her pallets.😊
Sadly, Helen passed away in 1994 so she can't answer you directly. Helen used those foils to highlight this lesson's use of just 3 colors ( plus black and white ). The foils, when all applied, filter all color and as each is removed additional colors are exposed until all are removed to reveal full color. Hopefully someone knowledgeable concerning color proofs can give a detailed explanation.
@@HelenVanWykThank you for posting. These videos are a discovery, and I have purchased some of Helen’s out of print art books as a result-very helpful. ❤
Everyone knows Helen! Thankfully they’re sharing her teachings- Helen would want her teaching of painting to continue- I have all of her books- each one is packed with info- as a land/seascape painter- learned a lot about color- composition- brushstrokes- overall process- from her books- Helen was masterful with brush in hand- like no other- her brushstrokes and ability to mix colors- is what her message to beginners is- A painters signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors is what makes their works stand out- Beginners should have a mindset- as one practices- your signature brushstrokes will come out- that’s an “ah ha “ moment!!! Experiment with what brushes can do- and how you can maneuver the brush in hand to create shapes- form- Also- Helen’s small book - on reference- again this one is great- like a Cliff Notes on everything regarding painting- Have fun- and thank you for posting Helen’s lessons/ Helen’s passion- words of wisdom- knowledge- great lectures - there’s generations that can learn from Helen-
Thank you for posting this. She is one of the best instructors of all time.
Wonderful to see Helen again.
She was wonderful artist and teacher. Very grateful for the opportunity of wachting her now!
Glad to hear you're enjoying Helen's video lessons. Thanks for watching.
This woman changed my life. ❤ Thank you Helen. I hope you are painting in heaven.
I know what you mean. Bob Ross's videos gave me the courage to try oil painting but it was Helen Van Wyk that caused me to fall in love with it. I studied her, read her books & eventually learned enough to start teaching oil painting. I only gave it up due to health problems. Other than my family, it was the most enjoyable thing I was ever a part of.
please keep posting these
I thought I had seen all of her tutorials but I had not seen this one before now.
Thank you for sharing it.😊
Thanks for watching!
She painted in the loose way that I enjoy. Thank you for years of really nice lessons.
I adore this woman 😘 I learned so much watching her back in the day! Wish I could buy her dvds if any are available?
If you have a connctuon with a public library or university with interlibrary loan capabilities, they could secure her videos for you on DVD. I watched many hours of her tutorials this way.
Surely, they meant painting instruction DVD's?
They are, but they're really expensive. You can get them from pbs or her website
Actually, our website helenvanwyk.com, has been out of her books and DVDs for many many years.
She is was the best brilliant teacher …. Please more and more of her 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏
What a wonderful teacher only just found her now inspired me to get back painting Aileen from Ireland
Helen's lessons are timeless and inspiring. It’s great to hear that you’re getting back into painting. Here's wishing you many creative moments ahead.
She's such a delight. So knowledgeable and so personable.
Thanks for the comment and support, it is appreciated.
Thank you! I wish I could have watched her back in the day
She had about 12 or 13 seasons of maybe 10 - 12 videos per season. They're probably still available somewhere. They used to be aired on PBS.
Большое спасибо. Светлая память Хелен. Талантливый художник и учитель
I still love watching her paint, watched her way back in late 80-90s. ❤
Between Helen Van Wyck & Dianne Mize I have learned more than from a lot of my art professors in college.
They both are natural teachers and their talents are immense.
Thank you for posting her wonderful work!
Helen you are a wonder and you are missed. 💜💜
I am so glad to see more videos!!! She is a great artist and teacher!!! Thank you!
I just think she is fantastic and van gogh would have seen her talent. They were both dutch and died too young. Heaven needed them. I bet they are up there directing art still
Its relaxing and informative
Thanks for putting these on line.
Thankyou wonderful
thank you! i really enjoy her instruction.
Still love watching and learning from her ❤
I remember watching her back in the day. I was amazed.❤
Thank You very Nice ❤
Very helpful information....thank you for posting this! She was amazing
May I suggest another amazing painting teacher here, her name is Dianne Mize. Please check out her amazing teachings of not only painting but so much more about art.
She has mentioned Helen before in her teachings.
She’s a fountain of knowledge just like Helen.
@user-kc7mu4jp4pagree with u
Thanks for the suggestion 👍❤️
What a woman.
Wonderful wonderful ❤❤❤
Lovely woman,great tutorial.❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
😂😂😂 I was waiting for Stewart to pop out at any second😂
Meraviglioso ❤ complimenti
Bonjour, quel talent, une très belle toile que j’aime beaucoup. Juste 2 réflexions, vous n’avez pas observé la règle des tiers et posez du foncé sur du clair. J’aime aussi transgresser les règles.
Merci pour vos vidéos et votre générosité.
I wonder if someone behind the scenes took her big beautiful palette? She was a feminist and the men were mean to her back then. Anyway, I still love watching Helen paint. 🥰
During one of her videos she showed several of those palettes hanging like art. Each one looked as if she was about to start a painting. The paint colors were laid out in the order she always used but the paint was already dried. I suppose it was just another form of art. I know I'd love to have one of her pallets.😊
Thank you
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More cowbell!
What? Needs an explanation.
Hallo, Helen Van Wyk, please, say me, what is it for a foil in the beginning?
Sadly, Helen passed away in 1994 so she can't answer you directly. Helen used those foils to highlight this lesson's use of just 3 colors ( plus black and white ). The foils, when all applied, filter all color and as each is removed additional colors are exposed until all are removed to reveal full color. Hopefully someone knowledgeable concerning color proofs can give a detailed explanation.
So I moved to Massachusetts! 😂😂😂
This says it was posted 8 hrs ago (suggesting that it's a recently made video). Helen VanWyk has been dead for years.
Yes, sadly you are correct. Helen died in 1994. We all miss her deeply.
@@HelenVanWyk Is it possible to buy DVDs of this series?
@@HelenVanWykThank you for posting. These videos are a discovery, and I have purchased some of Helen’s out of print art books as a result-very helpful. ❤
You don’t say…😲
Everyone knows Helen! Thankfully they’re sharing her teachings- Helen would want her teaching of painting to continue-
I have all of her books- each one is packed with info- as a land/seascape painter- learned a lot about color- composition- brushstrokes- overall process- from her books-
Helen was masterful with brush in hand- like no other- her brushstrokes and ability to mix colors- is what her message to beginners is-
A painters signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors is what makes their works stand out-
Beginners should have a mindset- as one practices- your signature brushstrokes will come out- that’s an “ah ha “ moment!!!
Experiment with what brushes can do- and how you can maneuver the brush in hand to create shapes- form-
Also- Helen’s small book - on reference- again this one is great- like a Cliff Notes on everything regarding painting-
Have fun- and thank you for posting Helen’s lessons/
Helen’s passion- words of wisdom- knowledge- great lectures - there’s generations that can learn from Helen-
Bravooo !
Helen you are a wonder and you are missed. 💜💜