You should be a life coach!! Truly awesome advice. I couldn’t count the number of times I have abandoned stuff because one silly little thing bugged me. Still inclined to be the same…so thanks for the friendly pep talk!

@celticpeasant9753

2 жыл бұрын

Me too Bonnie ;)

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be a terrible life coach... my solution to any problem would be colouring-in! tee hee. I still have plenty of things that bug me in my sketchbooks and my advice is just stick something over it! Thank you Bonnie

@sandrafisherhayes3219

6 ай бұрын

​@@HelenWellsArtistcolouring in is the best advice Helen! It is calming, therapeutic and fun 😁 so is doodling! Also it is the perfect way to get out of your head ❤ I have found over the last three years that it helped me solve problems that plagued me before. I also credit knitting and crochet for helping me to both relax and solve said problems. So yes...colouring in is a perfect de-stressor 😁😊

And repetition is so comforting & satisfying

I have been practicing art journaling for 6-7 years and I have learned so much from you in just one video!! I have so many abandoned sketchbooks! I am going back to your sketchbook class and re watching the videos! Thank you so much Helen!!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s so lovely to know Susan. Thank you so very much. I really appreciate that x

That is how my old sketchbook habits have been. Start it...get a few pages in with motivation and excitement...do one page I hate and abandon it.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

This seems to be a very common pattern, I'd gently encourage you to keep going, stick something over the page you don't like....xx

Hello Helen , thank you again for another lovely lesson. Your sketchbooks are so beautiful and I absolutely love the colours you use. I started my first sketchbook around 2 years ago and got lost in the process and was about to give up when I came across your website and I have not looked back since. I have also been doing slow drawing mainly just with different marks working slowly and making lovely patterns from repeating the same mark over and over just changing it slightly as I go and this has helped me a lot as well. I have a way to go yet at being happy with what I achieve but I am getting there and I can see I am getting better at it so this encourages me to keep going. I have always found you to be so helpful and encouraging so one again thank you Helen.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Isabel what a super lovely message, very encouraging for me, thank you. so much x

I needed to hear this! Thank you so much :) I'm so harsh on myself and that makes me not enjoy the process. Best advice i've heard about art ever. Especially repeating, not stopping and always exploring and trying

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad it helped.... it's been hard won wisdom, as I too used to be super critical and harsh about my own creations. xx

I love love these teachings and seeing your sketchbooks. I learn so very much. Thank you for this soooo much 🙏🏾👁🙏🏾

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you Kim, that is super kind of you. Thank you.

I now experience the freedom of playing in my sketchbooks and not caring if it doesnt turn out that well. Im that way about 90% of the time. I remind myself that sketchbooks are a safe place to play, learn and push myself to try new things. I find i dont need to remind myself as often as i used to; its sinking in.

Thanks Helen, greart advice and suggestions. Your sketchbooks make me feel happy, love your shapes, pattern and delicious colours.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! What a lovely thing to say. x

Nod nod… well said. I will take heed. Be brave. Go beyond. Be kind. Have fun.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Excellent summary. Thank you so much xx

I really appreciate your wisdom and your kindness. Thank you for being so encouraging, helpful and colourful. 🌈 ❤🌈

@HelenWellsArtist

6 ай бұрын

What a super lovely thing to say! Thank you so much x

That is so true draw it again and again ,practice practice and practice is key

@HelenWellsArtist

5 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much Sandy, you’re spot on xxx

Thank you so much Helen. Sometimes it is hard to go on and I love getting your advice and encouragement. :)

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome... good luck with all your creative endeavours...

There is so much good advice in this video and it is lovely to see inside your sketchbooks. I used to fill lots of sketchbooks when I was at college but recently just use my small sketchbook for rough ideas. After looking back at my old college sketchbooks I realised how important they were to me and how many memories they hold so now I am working in my sketchbooks again. Thank you for all of your inspirational videos.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow how lovely! Thank you so much. My sketchbooks are the wellspring of all my art…love Helen x

Thank you for pointing me towards this video. Great advice. I too am guilty of abandoning sketchbooks when I didn't like what I'd done with it. And I think the message that you don't have to share your work with anyone is a good one too in this day and age where everybody is on social media, and it's so easy to dismiss your own work because you don't think it's as good as someone else's. Thank you for reminding me to just keep on filling those pages.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your sketchbook journey. Helen x

Absolutely perfect advice. And I am one of those with many journals incomplete languishing. Taking your advice in hand. Yay

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angela, that’s very kind of you and good luck 🤞

This is such a generous and loving video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and delight.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Michelle. You are so welcome! Thank you for your generous comment. Love Helen x

more great advice! i am just coming out of a time when i stopped ... thank you Helen.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Gail, wishing you lots of luck with your creative endeavours...

What a glorious video Helen, thank you! I was always told at school that I was terrible at 'art' and so it took me until I was in my thirties to have the confidence to start experimenting with textile art. I am no longer able to do that due to health problems and have started experimenting with drawing and colour..I have found your channel at just the right time. I had the idea of using felt tips due to ease of use and was unaware that so many beautiful quality pens existed. I am so excited to start exploring!!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh how fabulous you are, thank you and wishing you all the best with your art explorations xx

I LOVE THESE, Ive been inspired to purchase a sketch book and start drawing once again. Thank you

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great! Have fun 🤩

I really enjoyed your advices, make a lot of sense to me. Thank you so much to share it. It is good when you realize that you are not alone in this journey.♥

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Eglair, good luck with your journey x

Thank you for sharing these key points. Having this framework of thought is very helpful for me.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great to hear it was helpful, thank you so much Carolyn.

Bonjour Helen et merci car je me sens heureuse de regarder vos vidéos et la traduction me permet d'écouter vos bons conseils. Plein de bonnes choses pour vous qui êtes une bonne âme. Bonjour de France.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup Marie-Brigette xx

Danke Helen! - Du bist außergewöhnlich mitreißend - ich habe mir bereits viele kleine Sketchbooks geknifft und beschriftet - irgendwann werden die Bücher größer werden. Dennoch - VIELEN DANK :)

@LightFigure888

2 жыл бұрын

I like having a few books on the go, a variety of sizes !

The repeating is a newer concept from you that I’m learning. I love this video and I only wish we could be irl friends. 😊

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you... that's lovely...

Thank you Helen. Marvelous advice. And beautiful pages.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you Sandra for your kindness. Helen x

Thank you soo much Helen!! Loved your tips! Simple and short and effective!! ❤❤❤

@HelenWellsArtist

3 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you so much for watching and wishing you every success with your art making x

I love your art ❤ first time I see you. Thanks for the great tips

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Ana! That’s very kind of you. Helen x

If only I had heard you years ago… I love your work and advice ❤

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you so much Angelica x

Thanks for the tips, you explain things really well!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much x

Thank you SO MUCH for your videos. You are a very generous artist! It’s so easy to get discouraged when doing art, not just “how good at it” a person is, but so many things come up in life (at least for me) that just derail the artistic process for long stretches of time…any advice on that?

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you. That is such a good question, about being derailed by life getting in the way, I know what you mean, when this is the case I lower my expectations about what I can achieve, but commit to small achievable tasks 10 minutes in my sketchbook etc, small and often has been a good pattern for me...

Thank you for the good advice! I really like your art! Congrats!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh how lovely of you, thank you so much x

Such great advice and beautiful art journals Helen! I watched all the class videos yesterday and am in the process of making my first art journal inspired by you.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Oh that's so great to know kerri. Thank you so much, have fun! Helen x

A brilliant and inspirational video. Thank you so much, Helen. I love your beautiful and creative pieces.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Susan that is just lovely of you to say. I really appreciate your positivity. Helen x

Excellent Advice - thank you very much!!!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much, I really appreciate you saying that...

Thank you so much for making this video, I needed to hear these wise words right now and you've inspired me to open my sketchbook.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much 😊

Your art is truly beautiful. Very inspiring!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is very kind of you Mandy. Thank you x

Thank you so very much! I needed to hear this.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you Gerri. Love Helen x

I love your work, and I love your advice even more.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that is lovely of you, thank you so much Heather x

Love your art and these videos. Just found you and instantly subscribing.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you, for your kindness and encouragement! Love Helen x

Loved your tips, thanks for this.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you Zephyr.

Great advice!!! Very helpful!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Trish x

Thank you Helen 🙏💙

Thank you Helen! You are so encouraging!!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh well thank you Jo for the encouraging comment. x

Wow amazing beautiful truly wonderful advice thank you 🙏

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Cathy. Thank you x

Fabulous advice. Previously all my art is very tight, very exact and I’m desperate to break out. Not sure how I’m going to do it but I’ll give it a go

@HelenWellsArtist

4 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much. A clear intention is always a good place to start…it’s not always as easy as it may appear…wishing you every success..on the journey to getting where you want to get to…xxx

So real, thank you Helen

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Alison. That’s kind x

Loved that advice thank you Helen

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s so good to hear: thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you 🥰😊☀️ your work and your Videos are very inspiring!!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Maren, I'm so pleased you liked it. Thank you

Great reminders thank you

@HelenWellsArtist

8 ай бұрын

You are kind! Thank you x

Your pages are inspiring. They support your advice. Thanks so much.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's lovely to know!

Thanks Helen! Loved this! So helpful to me!!❤❤❤

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I’m so glad it was helpful. Good luck! Love Helen x

Great advice x

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Trudi x

This is great advice ! Thank you 😊

@HelenWellsArtist

2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful Sarah x

Very inspiring 💝

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you Izzy , that's kind...

❤ thankyou for inspiration 😊

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh you are so welcome Sarah. Thank you for watching x

Thank You So Much For This🎨😊👍👍

@HelenWellsArtist

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 thank you for watching x

Great advice, Helen. I agree with Bonnie. I start, don't like, abandon, start something else. Lol!! Ok, going to stick with it and see what happens. Question; what are the sketchbooks that you are using there, please Helen? Thanks so much again for your video, going to keep it handy to watch when I start thinking about abandoning something!!!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it and thank you for your lovely comment.... I like to use a sketchbook from Fabriano called the Venezia Book, but that's just my personal preference...x

@candrews1708

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist Thank you Helen. I'll check them out. Hugely appreciated and have 'sketchful' day.

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@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much x

Wonderful, WONDERFUL advice. Thank you so much. I notice that some of your sketchbooks seem to have more pages in them. Do you join several together or use larger sheets of paper?

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Brenda. That’s so kind of you. Yes I quite often make an accordion or concertina sketchbook by joining pages together xx

This video is encouraging ✨ Can I ask what kind of sketchbook / paper would you recommend?

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

The type of sketchbook you use really depend on where and when you will be making art, do you want it to be small and portable or do you want it to take lots of paint. I’d always start with a cheap one that you don’t mind messing about in… x

@sher7602

Жыл бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist Thank you for the advice! I'll start with that

A question. Do you work on the pages of your sketch books in order from the front to the back of the book? I like working on multiple pages, jumping around through the entire book, so no page is blank asap

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Good question... the answer is both, I have sketchbooks which are pick and mix and I open them at any page...and I have sketchbooks that I work through mostly in order, although I often skip the first page and circle back to it.. the first page is always a little loaded with expectation x.