Amen! You’ve perfectly articulated the joy and value of getting lost in creating. I, too, have found a wonderful sense of peace working in sketchbooks in times of grief, angst, and stress. Thank you Helen for sharing and inspiring! You are a gift to the art world! 🥰🙏🦋🌻👏💕☀️

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Beth what a beautiful things to say, I do appreciate it, thank you x

My sketchbooks are my personal sanctuary. I have some pieces I have been working on for a while, like drawings. Then, I have some junk journals where I glue & tape ANYTHING & EVERYTHING together and 'piddle' in them. I do have designated 'sketch books', too, but, those I keep for special projects and when I go out and about. I understand how special a personal sketchbook can be. Thank you for sharing yours! Su

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's great Su, sounds just like my approach, I've personally never loved the term junk journal, so any vaguely book type thing I call a sketchbook...x

Thank you for this video - you make it so appealing and give us permission to have fun creating for our own joy. ❤️😁

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that is so lovely to here... permission to have fun well and truly granted. xx

Thanks for sharing this reminder with us! Happy creating to you Helen. :)

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sheila! You too! x

@thomaspowell3102

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Friend 👋 How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now?

@sheilazart

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist :o)

Very very very IMPRESSIVE !!!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s kind, thank you 🙏🏼

Wonderful share Helen and yes, I too, have always found creating a haven in turbulent times. Much love xx

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you Gail, here's ti the joy of creating x

@gailwhitter3293

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist 💗

@gailwhitter3293

2 жыл бұрын

@@HelenWellsArtist ❤ You really got be going Helen ... to the joy of creating .... have not slowed down yet ...lol

Wow, I am in love with your sketchbooks! I’m so inspired, the combination of your sort of primitive/mythical shapes and those zillions of tiny marks just appeals to me so mightily, I’m just wowed. Pretty sure that’s well beyond my scope of ability but I’m going to try your on-line class and see if I can expand my own horizons

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mary for your lovely enthusiasm. And thank you so much taking my class. I think that making those art journals is a lovely low-pressure way to develop skills, confidence and make more art, no-one starts off with masterpieces straight out of the gate, we develop through doing. I hope you enjoy it..xx

This video was just what I needed to see today! Thank you!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you for Watching Linda! ❤️

@thomaspowell3102

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Friend 👋 How are you doing 😌 I hope this year brings happiness, joy , and peace all over the world, I’m from Key West Florida and you where are you form if I may ask? I’ve been living in Key West for 30years now?

Omg this came at a good time. I had a psychologist session today and we talked about how I struggle to relax or just enjoy or escape because even in my sketchbook I can't let perfectionist go. And I can't escape

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

It's not easy is it? Sending imperfect vibes your way. Love Hx

Helen your sketchbooks are an absolute joy to see - thank you for sharing 💖

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Debra that is lovely of you 😊

Your style is SO great! I absolutely love every page ❤️

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you so much! That is super kind of you x

Amazing & gorgeous work!

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much 😊

Wow this is amazing idea😍I'll create my own one day.

@HelenWellsArtist

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much. I appreciate that x

What a wonderful, wise video. Thank you for that

@HelenWellsArtist

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and being very positive. Love Helen x