Sketchbooks as refuge, ritual, & reflection - with artist Helen Wells | Ep #1
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Do you ever find yourself feeling paralysed by that crisp new sketchbook, scared to make the first mark? My guest this week, the wonderful artist Helen Wells @HelenWellsArtist knows that feeling all too well. But you won't want to miss how she finally broke through that fear and learned to embrace her sketchbooks as a playground for experimentation and growth - no judgments allowed!
We'll dive into Helen's journey as she shares juicy behind-the-scenes tales of pursuing art as a full-time career. How does she define success on her own terms? What helped build her resilience in the face of all those artistic struggles and rejections we all deal with? She's dishing out so much fantastic advice.
Whether you're just starting to dip your toes into the creative entrepreneurship waters or you're a seasoned pro, Helen's wisdom (and delightful sense of humor!) is sure to inspire you. Maybe you'll even get that extra nudge you need to quit being so precious with your sketchbook!
So grab that sketchbook you've been avoiding, a cup of something delicious, and join us for what's sure to be an energising creative pep talk. I cannot wait to share this one with you!
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🎶 All music by the incredible Caspar Riis: / caspar-riis . Used with permission.
Inspiring video. Love to hear about people's journeys as an artist.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😻
Helen is amazing isnt she? So genuinely enthusiastic and it rubs off on everyone. Thank you for choosing her as number one!
She's an absolute legend - it was such a pleasure to chat with her. So glad you enjoyed it too 😻
Oh Bonnie you're a shiny star. Thank you for always being so lovely and building me up so brilliantly...
You are the shiny star Helen! I don’t think you know what sparkle you give to UA-cam…always happy, bright and positive. Thank you for your generosity xxx
This was very inspiring to listen to Elinor, thankyou!x
So glad to hear that - thanks so much for watching 😻
Oh thank you for sharing this lovely interview, I adore Helen and her style and hearing about her journey is wonderful.
Aww that's lovely. Helen is an absolute legend and we had such fun recording this - I'm so happy you enjoyed it 😻
Well you are very lovely. Hooray x
Thank you both! Loved this!
Thanks for watching - so glad you enjoyed it! 😻
Ah thank you for your encouragement x
Thank you for posting this interview! I love Helen's art 🎨 and her channel (subscriber since last year)! ❤ I have learned so much from watching her videos. Both Helen and Sandi Hester are my go to artists for ideas, inspiration and instruction. I have both Helen's and Emily's books (Emily Powell ❤) loved both books! I definitely recommend Emily and Sarah's book! So thank you again Elinor 😊
What a lovely response! Thank you ❤
Oh yes, all wonderful artists (and people!). Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it 😻
Wow! Amazing new artist podcast to look forward to! Thanks! 😊😊😊
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 😻
@@ZuzusHausofCats Yes! And excited about watching more! ;)
Wow! What an honour to have Helen as a first guest, I’m sure! Love her, love her UA-cam channel! Great interview! Thank you both so much! 💓
How kind and encouraging of you! Thank you so much ❤
Isn't she wonderful? So glad you enjoyed it! 😻
Amazing interview thanks for creating this ❤love Helen!!
Glad you enjoyed it! She's the best 😊
I love your response. Thank you so much x
Helen inspired me tremendously with the idea of having fun with my sketchbooks and allowing myself to just fill books with Mark making and different easy designs....I Even made a really big sketchbook, almost as big as hers! 😊💃💕
Oh that’s so lovely to know! Thank you so much Becky for your loveliness…❤
I love that. Sketchbooks can be such a glorious playground. Thanks so much for watching 😻
Thanks so much for having Helen on your channel. I love her!
Well you’re a very supportive human! Thank you ❤
Me too!! She's the best. Thanks so much for tuning in 😻
Thanks Elinor, for a lovely interview with the delightful and talented Helen
Thanks for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😻
I would love to see a video of Helen, like a vlog, while she's sketching in front of television :p Just to see how she manage the size of the sketchbook on her knees, with the materials etc. :D
I hear you! Thank you for the suggestion ❤❤
Great idea! Thanks for watching 😻
What a delight to hear two artists chatting so honestly about their inspiration and process!
What a lovely response thank you x
Aww thanks so much - I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😻
Oh! This was such a delicious interview, Eli! Helen had so many interesting things to say, and you are a very good listener. I picked up loads of encouragement for my own practice (sometimes one needs a little push), and I look forward to your next conversation.
I’m so glad you loved our chat! Thank you ❤
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed our art chat! Thank you x
She's a star, isn't she? Glad you found it encouraging 😻
I love Helen! She is amazing! A very great interview. 😊
Well I’m blushing now! Thank you for your kind words ❤
She IS amazing. Thanks so much for watching 😻
Great conversation, with really helpful advice on how to get into using my mountain of unused sketchbooks :-). The only downside for me was the painting - really distracting (maybe a speedy timelapse at the end or as you're wrapping up the chat would work better)!
That's great feedback, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the episode 😻