Never thought of myself as someone who loves patterns. But when I look at your work I just get giddy. Your paintings are so freaking fun at first glance and when you look deeper there is so much more to enjoy...brushmarks, texture, colors. Thank you for sharing your thought process and sharing your enthouisasm for creating and painting. It is infectious. So now I am going to paint. HopHop...:)
I totally agree with you about letting the art take it's own twists and turns 😁I start with a plan and it always takes a twist into something else and it's sometimes worth it but always more fun ..Thankyou Helen your work is wonderful
I am SO grateful for you, your book and all your videos here! I was so stuck, quite frozen actually, and you have managed to unthaw something very joyful and life-giving within me.
Thank you Helen…as I was listening and watching I just wished that our grandson who went to art school full of anticipation and excitement, had the enthusiastic people in front of him as we have in you. He is loving his tattooing and has a growing clientele…but he was a broken young man after his first and only two years of disappointment. You truly are such a bright ray of sunshine!
You’re so right that the struggle is what makes us appreciate a painting more. When it goes through many ugly stages and you finally start to feel like you’re solving the puzzle, there’s this excitement that comes over you, a rush when that perfect colour or mark makes it’s way next to its match on the canvas and everything in you just gets fired up and you know it’s going to come out. You really hit the nail on the head with that one! When it comes too easy it kinda always feels like there’s something missing, that it’s somehow incomplete. Absolutely love all your paintings, the textures, the colours, the patterns, just wow! Thank you for your generosity in sharing so much of yourself and art with us!
Helen I've been looking forward to your latest video! Such wise words. I love to see your art process. All of your work is lovely, but the blue and green paintings were my fave this week. They have a undulating, dreamlike, underwater quality. Quite mesmerising. Thankyou.
Painting is like life really! Never linear, full of twists and turns, risk and reward, and then the beautiful result at the end with which we are happier (if that makes sense?) . As my late Mum would say 'you won't know until you try'...if I was reluctant about something. I love your paintings Helen ❤ especially your Wisdom Tree! Beautiful colours especially the background!
Oh that’s exactly right…it really is a microcosm of life with all the ups and downs, joys and disappointments. Thank you for sharing that. Love Helen x
You are my shining star! I’ve learned so much from you the last years,it’s as if you are giving me a private lesson! Your use of humor lightens the darkest day! I read your books and even though my medium is now watercolor I always hear your voice when I’m painting! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom! Karen Dirmish, learner
Thanks so much once again for being open and willing to share your thoughts about your process. Lots of fun food for thought. I can't wait to start taking more risks and see what happens.
your work is stunning, I love the vibrancy, and the tip to write and dissect the creative process is fascinating, something I haven't done before but will definitely try.
They’re from a British brand called Daler Rowney. A3 artist sketchbook. I purchased it at Cass Arts. They are cheap and easy to get here in the UK if you are not in the UK this brand will be difficult to find/expensive…
Oh that’s funny. I promise I’m not. But I think it’s just the studio light I use or the exposure on my camera..it is slightly over exposed and bleaches out my face a little and masks all my spots and wrinkles. Tee hee
Never thought of myself as someone who loves patterns. But when I look at your work I just get giddy. Your paintings are so freaking fun at first glance and when you look deeper there is so much more to enjoy...brushmarks, texture, colors. Thank you for sharing your thought process and sharing your enthouisasm for creating and painting. It is infectious. So now I am going to paint. HopHop...:)
Wow, thank you! That’s such a wonderful response. I really appreciate it. Love Helen x
I totally agree with you about letting the art take it's own twists and turns 😁I start with a plan and it always takes a twist into something else and it's sometimes worth it but always more fun ..Thankyou Helen your work is wonderful
Totally! Oh that’s so super kind of you. Hooray for interesting adventures x
I am SO grateful for you, your book and all your videos here! I was so stuck, quite frozen actually, and you have managed to unthaw something very joyful and life-giving within me.
Wow! You’ve made my day. How wonderful. I’m so pleased that what I share has connected with you. Enjoy the journey. Love Helen x
You are THE BEST Helen! I have to share with you that my art practice is growing and it has a lot to do with your inspiration. Thank you thank you! ❤
Oh wow that’s so wonderful to hear. I’m so glad…x
Thank you Helen…as I was listening and watching I just wished that our grandson who went to art school full of anticipation and excitement, had the enthusiastic people in front of him as we have in you. He is loving his tattooing and has a growing clientele…but he was a broken young man after his first and only two years of disappointment. You truly are such a bright ray of sunshine!
Oh. Bonnie you are so kind and wise thank you. And you’re right we all need folk to hold the door open for us and welcome us inside. Love Helen x
You’re so right that the struggle is what makes us appreciate a painting more. When it goes through many ugly stages and you finally start to feel like you’re solving the puzzle, there’s this excitement that comes over you, a rush when that perfect colour or mark makes it’s way next to its match on the canvas and everything in you just gets fired up and you know it’s going to come out. You really hit the nail on the head with that one! When it comes too easy it kinda always feels like there’s something missing, that it’s somehow incomplete.
Absolutely love all your paintings, the textures, the colours, the patterns, just wow!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing so much of yourself and art with us!
How beautifully put! You’ve summed it up exactly! Thank you for that and for your lovely generous spirit xx
It's good to hear how similar we all are, accomplished artist or beginner. All that happens is we just learn to be brave and braver
You are spot on…we’re all the same o think. Love Helen x
Love the very generous, luscious brushstrokes in all pieces you have created.
Ohhh that’s a wonderful reaction! Thank you so much xx
Helen I've been looking forward to your latest video! Such wise words. I love to see your art process. All of your work is lovely, but the blue and green paintings were my fave this week. They have a undulating, dreamlike, underwater quality. Quite mesmerising. Thankyou.
Thank you so much Heather. What a wonderful reaction!
Painting is like life really! Never linear, full of twists and turns, risk and reward, and then the beautiful result at the end with which we are happier (if that makes sense?) . As my late Mum would say 'you won't know until you try'...if I was reluctant about something.
I love your paintings Helen ❤ especially your Wisdom Tree! Beautiful colours especially the background!
Oh that’s exactly right…it really is a microcosm of life with all the ups and downs, joys and disappointments. Thank you for sharing that. Love Helen x
You are my shining star! I’ve learned so much from you the last years,it’s as if you are giving me a private lesson! Your use of humor lightens the darkest day! I read your books and even though my medium is now watercolor I always hear your voice when I’m painting! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom! Karen Dirmish, learner
Wow Karen what a beautiful comment. Thank you so much for your loveliness and enthusiasm. It means such a lot to me…
I appreciate your enthusiasm for your art process & enjoyed your tree paintings with the colourful backgrounds.
Oh that’s great! I’m so glad. Thank you Anita x
Your art and your energy are always so inspiring! Thank you for sharing these insights into your process ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you for always being so lovely and encouraging xx
Thank you for sharing so much inspiration, I am sure that you help many people by sharing your journey, your fails and your successes.
How lovely of you Arlene! Thank you so much. Helen x
Brava! Lovely paintings, Helen! And thank you for sharing your bits of advice! 💜💖💜😁👍✨
Ah thank you. That’s super kind of you. Love Helen x
@@HelenWellsArtist My pleasure! Your videos are very helpful & inspiring ..thank you! :)
Beautiful paintings! Wonderful video…thank you for the inspiration! 💜💕💜
Well that’s super kind of you. Thank you so much x
I think all this philosophizing is a call for a new book Helen 😉
I like your thinking! Xx
These paintings are beautiful, Heather. Congratulations
That’s so kind of you. Thank you 🤩
Another inspiring video Helen 👍
So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much Susan x
Thanks so much once again for being open and willing to share your thoughts about your process. Lots of fun food for thought. I can't wait to start taking more risks and see what happens.
You are so welcome! Thank you lovely Lesli! My mantra is it’s only paint x
your work is stunning, I love the vibrancy, and the tip to write and dissect the creative process is fascinating, something I haven't done before but will definitely try.
How very kind of you! Thank you so much..hope the writing process is useful for you. Love Helen x
Brilliant advice Helen thankyou!🙌🏻
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it/found it useful. Thank you x
Oh I see your book about Patrick Heron. I too love his work.
Yes I love him too x
thanks you for the inspirational quotes !
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed them x
Thanks a lot!!!!😍
You're welcome 😊Helen x
I absolutely love all your videos. I also love your sparkly headbands! Where do you get those from?
Ah how lovely. The hair wraps are handmade by a maker on Etsy www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PicaPicaFeathers x
@@HelenWellsArtist thank you!
Fabulous Helen…………….♥♥♥
Oh my pleasure! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you❣️
You’re so welcome 😊
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What are those fabulously large sketchbooks that you use? Thanks.
They’re from a British brand called Daler Rowney. A3 artist sketchbook. I purchased it at Cass Arts. They are cheap and easy to get here in the UK if you are not in the UK this brand will be difficult to find/expensive…
I swear you are aging in reverse!! Whatever you are doing…keep doing it!! ❤❤
Oh that’s funny. I promise I’m not. But I think it’s just the studio light I use or the exposure on my camera..it is slightly over exposed and bleaches out my face a little and masks all my spots and wrinkles. Tee hee
@@HelenWellsArtist I think it’s your energy. You seem so authentic and joyful!! ❤️
You are as beautiful as your paintings ❤️
Gosh that’s a wonderful thing to say! Thank you 🙏🏼
Trying to use a notebook more
Oh good stuff. I find it super helpful. Xx
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Wow thank you so much x