Helen, I do appreciate these times when you look at art books and other creatives and pull little gems of ideas from their work. This is the second time I've watched this video, as it was really thought-provoking. I absolutely agree art can be a great mood uplifter and calming. The other phrase of 'being curious, observing and playing' is something else I will definitely remember as I continue with my own artmaking. It is a great way to learn and grow. I love your 'creative soup' style and await your next direction with eagerness!
Need that push today! ❤ I have not created much in over a month. Those books sound very good. 😊 Your videos always make me happy and feel inspired. I just need to get in there and create! Love those lovely paintings. 😊
Oh thank you Madelyn you are very kind and I hope you find a starting point... Getting started with creating is often the hardest bit isn't it? Good luck. Love Helen x
Who was it that said Oh you are awful on an old TV show? Well…I say it to you! I have ordered a copy of Marion’s book and it will take 6 to 8 weeks to get to me in Hastings…but Down Under! Thank you so much for another uplifting video. I adore your work and have done some of you courses which I find so easy to follow. Not so easy for replicate the beauty you deliver but loads of fun. Thank you for bringing joy xxx
Oh I’m sorry to be a book temptress…ha ha..I think the TV person who said ooh you are awful but I like you was Dick Emery? But I might be mistaken. That’s a real blast from the past. Thank you for your wonderful kindness. Love Helen xx
Hello from rainy Vancouver, Canada! Your cheerfulness and beautiful, bright colours are just what I need today. Marion Deuchars' book looks like something I'd enjoy. I have disabilities that limit my energy and if I make art in small chunks of time then it's a sustainable (and enjoyable) practice. Thank you so much for sharing, Helen. Your videos always brighten my day. Peace to you.
Your video was what I needed today. I had just gotten home from the hospital where my mom is slowly dying. I feed her, and just love on her. I have your book with me so I can look at it while she sleeps. My art making is so very different than yours, but I get energized and I love the colors and shapes and beauty of your art. And like I say, it helped me so much today. Thank you-from my heart. ~Debra
Oh I'm so sorry Debra that you are facing such a difficult and heartbreaking season of life. Sending you lots of love and strength for the difficult path ahead. Art is definitely a balm for the soul..and it's important to seek small moments of joy isn't it?. lots of love Helen x
Another uplifting and inspiring video! I particularly loved the (new?) blue/black/white paintings. I think they're vases with leaves coming out of the top, but to me they look like adobe houses with palm trees behind. I love the loose brush strokes.
Wow. You are a pleasant unexpected surprise, to have you pop up in my youtube. This is a great quality video, with worthwhile information, inspiring art, & a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing this video. Video notes: "When life is hard; when challenging things are happening in life... Art/ "looking at pictures" can be a "refuge; place of beauty.. of hope... to inspire... a source of possibility... a place to reflect." (Art Against Despair)....And doing art with a view of "letting go of the outcome" / also a good life lesson.... Process: "'Curiosity, observation, & play'... for igniting creativity." (based on book: Make Everyday Creative: Art Anyone Can Do).
Oh thank you. I’ve recently sold a few of these so I’ll perhaps have to see if I can get some photos from the buyers re how they framed them…I tend to sell my works on paper unframed x
A delight as always to watch another inspiring video Helen. Your finished pieces are beautiful 😍and your sketchbooks a true inspiration. I’ve just started a large A3 DR book from watching your channel. I have 4 art journals in various sizes on the go. I’m observing how long I’m taking on the first pages, trying to perfect a masterpiece rather than just playing and letting go. I’m still trying to find my style and creative language. It’s like I’m crawling, knowing I can walk but actually want to run but unsure of the direction if that makes sense? Look forward to your next video and creative project Helen 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻
How lovely you are. And that makes perfect sense…I think a sketchbook is a great place to find out who you as an artist, try things on, don’t turn up thinking you have to be fully formed, think of it more as a safe place to discover through filling it up. Enjoy the journey x
Everytime when I watch you, I feel the your energy! Love that❤
Oh that’s such a brilliant compliment. Thank you
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So happy to receive your mail today, when I should be cleaning the house I am enjoying a cuppa with Helen and her amazing art. Thank you.
Oh that’s brilliant..the cleaning often has to wait in this house too. You are very kind. Thank you x
Helen, I do appreciate these times when you look at art books and other creatives and pull little gems of ideas from their work. This is the second time I've watched this video, as it was really thought-provoking. I absolutely agree art can be a great mood uplifter and calming. The other phrase of 'being curious, observing and playing' is something else I will definitely remember as I continue with my own artmaking. It is a great way to learn and grow. I love your 'creative soup' style and await your next direction with eagerness!
What a super duper response! Thank you so much, I’m delighted that you enjoyed it. Love Helen x
Such an uplifting video, thank you for sharing your thought processes and how you adjust your methods.
You are so welcome! I'm really delighted that you thought it was uplifting. Thank you Arlene x
Very interesting to follow your way of doing, thinking… so pleased that you share that with us. Nice books suggestions too. Merci 😊
You are so welcome! Thank you so much x
Very inspirational as usual Helen . ❤ This is exactly how it is a lot of the time. Its a process
It sure is a process… thank you so much for your kind warm words xx
Yes, you have such positive energy...I love alll your videos, there is always something useful. Thank you!
Ah that’s a wonderful thing to say. Thank you 🙏🏼
Need that push today! ❤ I have not created much in over a month. Those books sound very good. 😊 Your videos always make me happy and feel inspired. I just need to get in there and create! Love those lovely paintings. 😊
Oh thank you Madelyn you are very kind and I hope you find a starting point... Getting started with creating is often the hardest bit isn't it? Good luck. Love Helen x
Who was it that said Oh you are awful on an old TV show? Well…I say it to you! I have ordered a copy of Marion’s book and it will take 6 to 8 weeks to get to me in Hastings…but Down Under!
Thank you so much for another uplifting video. I adore your work and have done some of you courses which I find so easy to follow. Not so easy for replicate the beauty you deliver but loads of fun.
Thank you for bringing joy xxx
Oh I’m sorry to be a book temptress…ha ha..I think the TV person who said ooh you are awful but I like you was Dick Emery? But I might be mistaken. That’s a real blast from the past. Thank you for your wonderful kindness. Love Helen xx
Hello from rainy Vancouver, Canada! Your cheerfulness and beautiful, bright colours are just what I need today. Marion Deuchars' book looks like something I'd enjoy. I have disabilities that limit my energy and if I make art in small chunks of time then it's a sustainable (and enjoyable) practice. Thank you so much for sharing, Helen. Your videos always brighten my day. Peace to you.
Hello from Hastings UK! What a lovely compliment, thank you so much. Love Helen x
Your video was what I needed today. I had just gotten home from the hospital where my mom is slowly dying. I feed her, and just love on her. I have your book with me so I can look at it while she sleeps. My art making is so very different than yours, but I get energized and I love the colors and shapes and beauty of your art. And like I say, it helped me so much today. Thank you-from my heart. ~Debra
Oh I'm so sorry Debra that you are facing such a difficult and heartbreaking season of life. Sending you lots of love and strength for the difficult path ahead. Art is definitely a balm for the soul..and it's important to seek small moments of joy isn't it?. lots of love Helen x
Inspiring, interested, curious… your work is wonderful! Thank you for sharing!❤️🙏☮️
Oh gosh that's a lovely reaction. Thank you so much x
Another uplifting and inspiring video! I particularly loved the (new?) blue/black/white paintings. I think they're vases with leaves coming out of the top, but to me they look like adobe houses with palm trees behind. I love the loose brush strokes.
Thank you so much! How sweet.I just love your take on those paintings... thank you for sharing xx
Wow. You are a pleasant unexpected surprise, to have you pop up in my youtube. This is a great quality video, with worthwhile information, inspiring art, & a beautiful soul. Thanks for sharing this video. Video notes: "When life is hard; when challenging things are happening in life... Art/ "looking at pictures" can be a "refuge; place of beauty.. of hope... to inspire... a source of possibility... a place to reflect." (Art Against Despair)....And doing art with a view of "letting go of the outcome" / also a good life lesson.... Process: "'Curiosity, observation, & play'... for igniting creativity." (based on book: Make Everyday Creative: Art Anyone Can Do).
I love your kind reaction and your great summary! Thank you so much for your warmth and enthusiasm. Love Helen x
Love your videos.Would love to see how you frame your Paintings. Or how the look framed.
Oh thank you. I’ve recently sold a few of these so I’ll perhaps have to see if I can get some photos from the buyers re how they framed them…I tend to sell my works on paper unframed x
@@HelenWellsArtist That would be wonderful. Will you show it on Insta or in a video? I'm happy for you and the buyers. 😃🥰
A delight as always to watch another inspiring video Helen.
Your finished pieces are beautiful 😍and your sketchbooks a true inspiration.
I’ve just started a large A3 DR book from watching your channel. I have 4 art journals in various sizes on the go. I’m observing how long I’m taking on the first pages, trying to perfect a masterpiece rather than just playing and letting go. I’m still trying to find my style and creative language. It’s like I’m crawling, knowing I can walk but actually want to run but unsure of the direction if that makes sense?
Look forward to your next video and creative project Helen 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻
How lovely you are.
And that makes perfect sense…I think a sketchbook is a great place to find out who you as an artist, try things on, don’t turn up thinking you have to be fully formed, think of it more as a safe place to discover through filling it up. Enjoy the journey x
@@HelenWellsArtist thank you 🙏🏻