Despite I come a generation after, I really appreciate Helen's approach. It's the perfect balance between the figurative and a subtle abstract. Even classical painters as Wermeer did it if you look at the details. Her show is full of good lessons.
Thank you for making me feel happy every time I see a video of Helen. I am 87 and started learning to paint 6 years ago. I am originally from Russia, so I never saw Helen teaching before. I love her way. Blessings.
Thank you for posting these videos. I was never able to see her shows due to my location but I have bought all her books and videos that are available to me. I did some research and was blown away by just how many programmes that were recorded. I wish they could be made available, like Bob Ross, for everybody to enjoy for many years to come. This beautiful and talented person should never be forgotten.
I really miss Helen. I watched her programs when I was younger and I always *learned* something! Loved her personality and vibrance. She was one of a kind.
I have watched so many different ways of painting and I find your way of explaining is so unique from all the rest.So greatful that I found your video.Bless you
Back in the early 90's I became a fan of Helen VanWyk, and watched her show all the time! She was an incredible Artist and Teacher! I think I've got a number of her shows on video, only they're on a Beta format! I think I could watch Helen paint those wonderful strokes of her brush all day and still learn something. It's sad she's not around anymore, a nice person who was doubly talented as an inspirational Artist and Teacher.
I learned so much from Helen. I distinctly remember the first time I watched this episode! So glad these shows were saved and we're able to see them again.
Thank you, that was very nice. Drawing and painting sculptures especially the Venus de Milo can be daunting and complicated. You did a marvelous job teacher.
Great question. Helen used dark color thinned with turpentine to do the initial placements. This mix is very fast drying. Those crazy looking placement lines are nearly dry by the time she starts in with the oils. Give it a try. Thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
It's called a mahl stick, also known as a mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details. Here is a short video about it: ua-cam.com/video/L8xitFMBC0g/v-deo.htmlsi=DKhfs2_g2bIueV_e
Despite I come a generation after, I really appreciate Helen's approach. It's the perfect balance between the figurative and a subtle abstract. Even classical painters as Wermeer did it if you look at the details. Her show is full of good lessons.
Thank you for making me feel happy every time I see a video of Helen. I am 87 and started learning to paint 6 years ago. I am originally from Russia, so I never saw Helen teaching before. I love her way. Blessings.
Thank you for posting these videos. I was never able to see her shows due to my location but I have bought all her books and videos that are available to me. I did some research and was blown away by just how many programmes that were recorded. I wish they could be made available, like Bob Ross, for everybody to enjoy for many years to come. This beautiful and talented person should never be forgotten.
I've been painting for many years and never fail to learn from her videos every time.
Whoever keeps uploading these new videos. I greatly appreciate.
It. She is a brilliant teacher
I really miss Helen. I watched her programs when I was younger and I always *learned* something! Loved her personality and vibrance. She was one of a kind.
I have watched so many different ways of painting and I find your way of explaining is so unique from all the rest.So greatful that I found your video.Bless you
Back in the early 90's I became a fan of Helen VanWyk, and watched her show all the time! She was an incredible Artist and Teacher! I think I've got a number of her shows on video, only they're on a Beta format! I think I could watch Helen paint those wonderful strokes of her brush all day and still learn something. It's sad she's not around anymore, a nice person who was doubly talented as an inspirational Artist and Teacher.
Thank you dear Helen!
Lisa
Great teacher and painter. I have missed seeing her. Thanks for reposting.
Genius. I love the effect of lost edges. In watercolor I particularly love when color escapes an edge. It’s the coolest effect. Thank you Helen!
Helen was an excellent teacher, and a good hearted person. She was also intelligent! She knew how to do something, or figured it out as she went.
I learned so much from Helen. I distinctly remember the first time I watched this episode! So glad these shows were saved and we're able to see them again.
I learn something every time I watch you. Thank you so much. Lois
I have been painting over 70 years and you still amaze me.
This woman is elegant. Her work is elegant too… She is art; so, art radiates from her.🧑🎨♾️👨🎓
Thank you for posting these. I used to record Helen on VHS. Unfortunately they are now gone. I gained so much useful knowledge from her. ❤
Just discovered this wonderful woman. She drops things like me.
It means you're not afraid!
Thank you is good to see here...she was my teacher....Elisa Finch
Even the cameraman is indeed a level ahead from these nowadays ....alongside
Maravilloso !, Gracias gracias !
Thank you, that was very nice. Drawing and painting sculptures especially the Venus de Milo can be daunting and complicated. You did a marvelous job teacher.
She’s a master for sure.
How on earth you don't get oil paint all over your expensive clothes is a mystery that's never been revealed to me.
Excellent information - thank you - thank you - I do watercolor - this really helps me “see” better! Glad I found you!
wow, those videos are a treasure.. i'm so happy to have run into your channel.. thank you..
Welcome and enjoy Helen's lessons. More to come.
Awesome lessons on line 👍
Great work. 😊😊 Thanks for explaining the lost line, it is like painting in 3d.
Thank u so much for your time.i might know how to paint the pan of soup but I would like to see the another painting please.
So good!
I'm so glad to see Helen again hooray
"We're always seeing the light, hallelujah. " 😂❤😊
Thank You ❤
Awesome
Thank you!❤
Love these videos!!
UA-cam Gold
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Hard or soft edges (watercolor)
She’s the Julia Child of art
❤
why does my white not cover the black like in the video
Great question. Helen used dark color thinned with turpentine to do the initial placements. This mix is very fast drying. Those crazy looking placement lines are nearly dry by the time she starts in with the oils. Give it a try. Thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
@@HelenVanWyk thanks to you
What is the long stick for?
It's called a mahl stick, also known as a
mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details. Here is a short video about it: ua-cam.com/video/L8xitFMBC0g/v-deo.htmlsi=DKhfs2_g2bIueV_e
@@HelenVanWyk Thank you.
It is the classic way of keeping safe the way you already painted an area.