Your giant fantastic sketchbook will be worth millions one day.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Well I love that kind sentiment! Thank you x

These process videos are SO HELPFUL!! Learning to freely experiment, and to not be precious about the outcome, and not be worried about using up “too many” materials. It’s a necessity! Very freeing!

@HelenWellsArtist

6 ай бұрын

Oh that’s great, I’m so glad it was helpful. Happy creating. Love Helen x

I learn so much by you talking through your process and thinking. Thank you!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! That’s great to know. Thank you so much for watching and your kind comment. Love Helen x

Thank you, Helen.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 👀 Helen x

Nearly every of your paintings I would like to put on my Wall. Your Art ist so positive and authentic!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Gosh what a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much x

I LOVE the sketch book drawings

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s kind of you thank you 🙏🏼

Love seeing your explorations! Thank you, Helen.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for your positivity xx

I'm always amazed by your artwork!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much for that! How kind you are x

I’m ( Louise ) really enjoying catching up on your videos Helen! I think you’re such an interesting and inspirational person and your own person, a refreshing change from many people who look the same. Thank you for inspiring me at a time I’m struggling to feel motivated to create. 🙏❤️

@HelenWellsArtist

Ай бұрын

What a lovely comment. I’m really chuffed that you like what I share. Wishing you all the best Louise x

Your parents had such a cool and funky taste in ceramics. What a fabulous source of inspiration! And it brings your loved ones' energy into your paintings too. 😊

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Yes that’s so true,it’s a lovely source of inspiration. Thank you so much. Love Helen x

I love watching your videos Helen, you are so full of creativity! ☺️

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That’s a very kind thing to say. Much appreciated. Love Helen x

I love love love your work, your joy and your beautiful attitude. You are an inspiration ❤🙏🌷

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Gosh Anita what a wonderful and kind note. I so appreciate it. Love Helen xx

At 5.22 the painting on the left reminds me of a deer with horns. Wonderful!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you 🙏🏼

Giant vase - you're not kidding Helen! 😂 Your quick paint sketches are full of life and immediacy. I like the big belly of the vase. If I was painting it I would exaggerate the belly! Great idea to use the cut outs as stencils to look through. Thank you for showing us that art is a process and not just creating a work of art from the outset. ☺x

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you Simone! It really is a whopping vase.. with beautiful curves. Happy creating love Helen x

Oh my goodness Helen...you've just reminded me about the chinese ginger jar i copied back in 1984. Still have both...so precious ❤ It means so much to paint an item that means something to you doesnt it?! Keep up the good work and thank you for spending so much of your time entertaining us! X

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh what a lovely response. Thank you so much Vanessa for your kind words xx

Mesmerising. I am clearly too tight when I work on arty stuff…gee it’s hard to be loose! Amazing progression of thoughts and ideas…and amazing gift of flowers too. Lucky you!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Bonnie. I like my work when it combines looseness and precision, a combination of chaos and control…but that’s not everyone’s preference, I think its good to think about what you like in your own work and do more of it..whatever that is! Love Helen xx

Oh, how wonderful! Beautiful vase and flowers .... and such an encouraging and inspiring video my friend! Absolutely loved it! Take good care.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! gorgeous Gail… you’re so kind and encouraging…x

Cannot say it enough. Thank u for all your inspiration!❤

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! What a lovely reaction/comment. Thank you 🙏🏼

Oh, what a good way to start my morning! A jolt of art and positivity. Loved it. And your black ensemble. Stunning. Love from California.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh well that’s lovely of you, all round. Thank you 🙏🏼

Once again, thanks so much for sharing your process. You are such a wonderful inspiration.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! What a super lovely response…Helen x

lovely Free work Helen,love your Videos so much.x

@HelenWellsArtist

6 ай бұрын

Oh wow Wendy, how kind of you. Thank you x

Fantabulous, Helen!! Thanks you for sharing this explorative practice. Feeling inspired to play with deconstructing and reconstructing.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! So glad it was helpful, love Helen xx

Thanks you Helen!! You are a mine of inspiration! It's never occurred to me to do a rough few preliminary sketches and then explore those ideas in my sketchbook. I've got an idea I want to explore. I will try your approach and see what happens. It looks lots of fun!! 😊 xx

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I’m so pleased this sparked something for you. Have fun x

Love your energy and bright positive vibes!! Thank you beautiful soul 😂

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much Karen. You are lovely! I appreciate it. x

Love love love what you do ❤ and love the back up music too!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh Cathy what a super lovely person you are. Thank you x

I really like to see how you work on a picture with each step. I am self-taught and go through similar processes and sometimes think that I am not okay with it. I also need to have the picture finished in my mind right from the start. Thank you for your contribution.❤

@HelenWellsArtist

3 ай бұрын

Oh thank you… I appreciate that. I never have the finished picture in mind, it’s fascinating how there are so many different ways to create, isn’t it. Happy creating. Helen x

Hi sweet Helen ! Once again you took me on a cloud ride with your art and bubbling energy !! You look absolutely lovely surrounded by your art and all your exquisite treasures from your parents ! You have inspired how to incorporate my favourite things in my art and sometimes when I am sharing them with my friends they recognize these pieces from my home ! Drawing my personal things is making me appreciate what I do as I feel a connection with the piece I am drawing instantly since it is something I treasure ! I still strive to get better but don’t get discouraged as much as I used to because having that little special something in my drawing makes me want to try more new ideas and that is all thanks to You dear Helen ! I thank you sincerely and lovingly and wish you and your husband the best of health, happiness and love in your life. I send you warm hugs and love…..Lorraine 🥰🤗❤️🙏🏼🎨

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Wow Lorraine! What a lovely thing. I’m just so delighted but this. Thank you so much for your encouraging and I’m so happy that something I’ve shared has really connected with you. Happy creating! Love Helen x

I love your videos so much!!! You are my favorite artist!!🤩❤

@HelenWellsArtist

5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a super special compliment! I really appreciate it x

Love it. Amazing what you can do with a bunch of lilies!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you… yes sometimes a simple starting point opens a door…

I am in love with your artwork. It always makes me smile!! I've just ordered your book and I can not wait, you have really inspired me and the artwork I'd like to create!! Thank you for always making me smile as I really, really enjoy your videos!!xxx

@HelenWellsArtist

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! How lovely you are…thank you for your support. Happy arting…xx

Beautiful vase, beautiful art 💙💙💙

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 Rika xx

Thanks so much Helen. Its really interesting to see your process

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s so cool to know…thank you for watching 👀 Helen x

WoWzers Helen ! 🎉 Beautiful 🤩

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

What a lovely reaction. Thank you 🙏🏼

Absolutely stunning and thank you so much again for sharing your process and talent!!!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! What a kind and supportive comment! Thank you

Thank you for sharing your process- it really inspires others to just go for it :)

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

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This is Soo Inspirational and Helpful, Thank You So Much For Posting These Most Awesome Ideas😊👍👍🎨🎨🎨

@HelenWellsArtist

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 I’m so glad it was helpful for you. Thank you for being so lovely ☺️

Beautiful ! 😍 Love your process !! 🙏

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s very kind of you xx

Such a joyful video....I love your looseness in this and am taking notes. I do find that the more relaxed a drawing is, the more "alive" it feels, so I'm aiming for that. I thought your B&W drawings were stunning :)

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You are kind…you are right often a looseness comes with a more dynamic energy! Have fun x

@sandrafisherhayes3219

7 ай бұрын

Definitely! The looser the drawing the more fluid and alive it becomes especially when filled with colour or monochrome...

Fantastic jug with great color and shape. Love it with the flowers your husband brought home. The scraping into the paint gives the lines a wonderful expressive quality. Beautiful sketches!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s brilliant to know! Thank you for watching and your kind observations. Love Helen xx

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I’m so glad you share how you work. It’s opened my eyes and excites me to make my art. Flowered are definitely my weak point 😂 I always avoid them. It’s something I need to work on . Tfs sharing ❤

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s super kind of you. Thank you Sonya…have fun with all your creating…x

Thank you Helen. You’re videos are always a joy to watch and full of inspiring process.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh what a wonderful thing to say! Thank you Mary x

Lovely!

@HelenWellsArtist

3 ай бұрын

Oh that’s great! Thank you 🙏🏼

Such a prolific and talented artist. Revisiting your classes and I'm happy that my daily practice has seen my skills grow. The repetition of patterns and shapes has led to me developing my own style by using some of our cultural symbols. Now Im exploring colour and enjoying it immensely. A new channel by Sonia Britton here on KZread has been really inspiring too. Thanks for your ongoing inspiration. I'm self taught and I'm enjoying playing with my art supplies and ideas. ❤

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s great to know thank you so much Rachel. A regular practice is so valuable for honing skills, tuning into your own wisdom and intuition and letting your style unfurl. Thanks for sharing the recommendation re Sonia. Love Helen x

@zoewhite7705

7 ай бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist I watch Sonia too, I think you’d enjoy her Helen.

Hello Helen, I’m new to your channel. I’m loving your colour palettes, shapes and ideas. Very inspiring!! Thanks for sharing.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and a very welcome. Love Helen x

💙beautiful!!

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are very kind x

Thank you for sharing your art process, this is an eye opener to me of how art takes time and the need to experiment and evolve an idea or object and to basically have fun. X

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Yes it’s a process of discovery and evolution. Love Helen x

so inspiring, i never ever thought that way and i'm not sure i will start thinking like that, but massive thanks for sharing your proces,greetings out of amsterdam

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! And you’re right everyone must have their own approach and process. Love Helen x

Such a lovely way to appreciate your treasures.

Your joyous art has inspired me as I have convalesced from a leg injury and spurred me on to explore pattern and design in my work with greater decorative freedom than I dared, before seeing your wonderful work. I wonder if you know of a book called "Art Forms in the Plant World", by Karl Blossfeldt. It is something of a classic go to as a source for artists and designers and consists of wonderfully clear close up black and white photographs of flowers, leaves, buds, stems, seed pods petals etc, that offer a dazzling variety of forms, shapes and patterns to draw inspiration from. Good luck with the exciting new work you are embarking on.

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh how wonderful! Yes I have that book, it’s a real classic… he was so ahead of his time in the way he photographed plants.. stunning and inspiring. Thank you for reminding me to dig it out…live Helen x

So beautiful and inspiring! I’m so glad I found your channel - it’s lifting me up 🎉😊 Thanks for sharing your positive energy! I was wondering if you use to work on loose sheets to glue them into your giant sketchbook later (rather than working directly in your sketchbook)? If yes, I’d be interested in your method to glue them without having them buckle or fall off. Thanks again for sharing your work and process ❤

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh that’s a lovely response thank you. I do often glue them in. I just use the glue I have to hand, perhaps a good stick glue or matte medium. Because a stick glue is less wet it’s less likely to wrinkle…xx

@boulbon08

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Helen!

I found you recently and I’m really enjoying your videos, you have a lovely bubbly presentation style and your art is beautiful and bold, thank you for sharing your artistic process 💙

@HelenWellsArtist

7 ай бұрын

Oh what a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much x

What Kind of papers do you use ?

@HelenWellsArtist

Ай бұрын

Here I’m using student/academia paper from a brand called Fabriano.

@blogentrenosotrosuncafe

Ай бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist Tks. I use Fabriano. Thanks for your videos. Lovely🥰 Greetings from Panama🤗