I collect artists' quotes that I love. Today, I wrote something you said! "Seek beauty in the mundane, extraordinary in the ordinary. By seeking beauty in our every day, every day becomes more beautiful." You said what I feel so eloquently. Thank you for another inspirational video, Helen.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, oh gosh thank you for that.. Love Helen x

Hello, and Happy New Year, Helen….I really like your video messages so much. Watching you flip through your journals are so inspiring. I’m trying to slow down this year instead of making pages just to say I did. Now I’m creating with more focus and intent. I love your art so much. Your class is still where I go for ideas to stimulate my creativity and your book, Expressive Sketchbooks, is always close by…what a combination to get the creative juices flowing. Thank you so much for being one of my mentors on this journey of journal art making. I must say, you are a very delightful individual as you share your journey throughout the years with us in your videos….hugs 🤗❤️🙋

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow what a lovely heartwarming, generous and fabulous thing to say Sue. I do so appreciate your encouragement and wish you every success in your art adventures. With love Helen x

Just found you and subscribed! I love this idea! I also love that you write in your book in big bold letters to really make you look! I agree that we should be our own mentors. Your colourful sketchbook exudes creativity and bold statements - wonderful! 😊

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing I really appreciate that! And for your super kind enthusiasm. Thank you so much x

Love this Helen! Right when my mojo needed waking up, I find your videos. Thank you for being so inspiring! I love your sketchbooks.I love your energy. I'm now going to binge watch the rest of your videos! 🙂

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped in some small way! Wishing you all the best getting your creative mojo flowing. Lots of love Helen xx

I keep a log in which I reflect on the day’s work and write down ideas I get while working. I use moleskine one day-a-page large diaries for the purpose and I keep my stack close. So often I browse my old ones and my spark catches flame or I get this wondrful insight. It’s truly one of my most valuable tools indeed!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Love that Mandy. I'm with you, one of my most important art practices. Thank you. Helen x

I love the idea of keeping a notebook. I'll have to try. Thanks for sharing! 💖💖💖

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh my pleasure Rika thank you so much for all your lovely words of encouragement. Xx

Hello, Helen! This video is so vibrant with your energy and so inspirational. Thank you for sharing these helpful ideas with us. I have started putting an art planner together, and I will also keep an art journal to note what makes me happy in my art, what explorations I want to pursue, and ideas that pop into my head that excite me. Thank you for sharing how keeping your notebook has helped you create your wonderful art!

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Wow you sound wonderfully organised..love it x

I love your work! I found your channel today, and had to subscribe ✨⭐✨😊

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for your kind enthusiasm. Love Helen x

Omg this is so logical. I live the idea of a sofa sketchbook. That way when I’m watching tv and can sketch things from what they m watching and use non messy materials. That way I do it. I guess I never thought to look at it that way lol beautiful sketches

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great to know, glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching. Helen x

❤💥sooooo good 🙏🏾love this. I also have started taking notes. Really helpful….. I so agree re do I like this . I make art for me 😂. Thanks for sharing Helen 😘so helpful

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh thats wonderful! Good luck x

Thanks for the reminded. I used to do that a lot and I’ve stopped a year ago (to write more memories). I will do it again ! And really think to this question : what do I want my art feels like ?

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Oh good stuff, that's so great to know. Thank you xx

Thank you 🙂

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Your videos are always inspiring to me. I find them insightful and help me think about my own creativity in various different ways.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so so much Lynn for your lovely comment and encouragement. Love Helen x

Brilliant.

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Thank you 🙏🏼

Good morning Helen, I often wonder what you were like as a little child. Whether you (like me) also spent most of your free time on coloring and drawing. And I also wonder whether as a child you had access to the better brand of crayons and felt-tip pens and paper. I personally noticed that when I was a stay-over mother at school and offering the children good quality colored pencils, etc., they also had much more fun developing their creativity. How did that go for you? love from the Netherlands 🖍️🖌️🎨

@HelenWellsArtist

2 ай бұрын

What an interesting question! I was definitely encouraged in my creativity as a child, I was unwell when I was young and so drawing and colouring were actively encouraged. And in terms of the quality of materials… I’m not entirely sure… I’m guessing they were quite good as my parents enjoyed good stationery. My dad used to buy we rolls of wallpaper lining paper as I got through a lot of paper…I also used to collect pretty papers for collage. So not much has changed! Love Helen