Creating Abstract Art: Sketchbooks, Painting on Paper and Art Books
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I share a little of what I am up to in my art practice at the moment, painting on paper, the art books I’m currently reading and loving and a few recent adventures within my sketchbook…
ART BOOKS:
John Walker, The Blue Series, Messums Art Gallery, Catalogue, published in 2023
David Mankin, Remembering in Paint by Kate Reeve Edwards, published by Samson & Company 2021
MUSIC CREDIT:
If i wrote you a song, by Melanie Bell vie Epidemic Sound
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I get so excited when I see a video from you. You energize me. Thank you for sharing with us a part of you. Love you and your art!!
Thank you so much!! What a wonderful note, I really appreciate it. Love Helen x
Same here! I often paint a Helen Wells inspired piece as a warm up or to get my creative juices going!
You are ever so sweet dearest Helen ! I almost jump for joy when I get an email from You ! You are as colourful as your beautiful art !! I wish the video was much much longer as I was soaking into a dream watching it and listening to your soothing voice reading extracts from those lovely books ! Thank you ever so much for making my day so much brighter ! Wished I was sitting right there with you while having your tea /coffee from that lovely teacup !! ☕️
Sending you a sincere hug....love and Blessings.... Lorraine 🥰🤗❤️🎨🙏🏻
Oh wow what a lovely response you are so super kind Lorraine. Thank you, thank you. Love Helen x.
Love the cover of your sketchbook! Your paintings always make me feel happy!
I'm so glad! That’s a really kind thing to say! Thank you so much Debbie x
I really enjoy your videos the colours light up my life and your smile reminds me that there is plenty to be joyful about ... thank you for sharing ❤
Oh gosh what a touching comment. Thank you so very much x
Another inspiring video Helen ... many thanks for continuing to share your process(es) and enthusiasm ... blessings my friend.
You are so welcome lovely Gail! Thank you for watching and encouraging me. Love Helen x
watching you process makes me wanna paint and be happy with art.
Oh what a lovely reaction. Happy art creating. Love Helen x
As always, beautiful work and inspiring conversation. Your exuberant personality shines through your art.
Gosh what a lovely thing to say! I so appreciate it. Thank you 🙏🏼 love Helen x
Helen, Thank You for Graciously Sharing more of Your Process🧡 I Am Appreciative & Grateful😍🙏🏽🎨🌈
You are so welcome! Thank you 🙏🏼
@@HelenWellsArtist 🧡☺🧡
I love that you painted your book..would never think of doing that on a black cover! Love your work Helen...thanks for showing us x
oh thats so lovely of you! Thank you, thank you Love Helen x
Great video, thank you. I often lose myself in David Mankin’s book but John Walker was new to me, now I want that catalogue!
Oh I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you so much x
A welcome treat to get a video from you on a Monday Helen! Enjoyed you explaining the process of making your art on paper. Seeing inside your sketchbooks is also a joy too! Thanks for the book recommendations! x
Oh thank you Simone! I'm not at my desk tomorrow morning so.I thought I'd sneak it our early! You are very kind. Happy creating. Love Helen x
You are so generous Helen, thank you
You are so welcome. Thank you so much Susan x
Thank you.
Your videos make me really happy & it’s such a delight when you post them for us.
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You are so kind. I’m just so happy you enjoy them. Thank you 🙏🏼
Fantastic video. Lots of good info and gorgeous artwork. Love these paintings on paper.
Oh that’s brilliant of you, thank you so much Julie. Much appreciated. Live Helen x
As always, another fabulous and inspiring video. Thank you for sharing, Helen - you are most beautiful!
Oh wow, well that’s a lovely response. Thank you so so much x
Thank you for sharing the books of these two artists. I love both of them and will definitely further investigate their work. Love your videos and your art!!
You are so welcome! Thank you so much x
Oh, I love your sketch book cover now, it will be a joy just seeing it sitting on your desk or shelf! Thank you for being a continual inspiration and for sharing what inspires you.
Oh thank you! That's so kind of you - I really appreciate your lovely encouragement. Love Helen x
Tuesday morning here in NZ is my favourite time of day because I know that I’ll get an immediate burst of joy and enthusiasm from Helen. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you so willingly share. You are a jewel!
Gosh Bonnie you are just a delight! Thank you, thank you 🙏🏼
I think you have your very own way of feeling art! It is very inspiring for me watching your Videos like you do in the Books!
Wow, thank you! Thats a lovely thing to say. I appreciate it x
Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching along Tammy x
Love this glimpse into your vibrant life.
Oh that’s wonderful Cat, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching 👀 love Helen x
Love this, and thank you so much for introducing me to John Walker!
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it Laurie x
I love this video - seeing you create, combined with voiceover, sharing who you are inspired by (thank you for sharing their social media info clearly!), and the music was lovely … an interesting, inspiring, textured piece of video art! Thank you!
Thank you so much! What a lovely thoughtful comment. I'm really pleased you like it I'm really trying to improve my videos so I appreciate that....
So inspiring! I enjoyed seeing your lovely vase which has inspired so much of your mark-making. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much Pamela! Love Helen x
Love your work… ty for sharing this
That's so lovely of you! thank you so much...
Always so happy to see a new video from you! Made myself wait until I could sit down with a cuppa and watch properly. I just finished reading your book. LOVED it and hope there will be many more.
I love this… thank you for your full undivided attention… I feel quite honoured. Love Helen x
Love you videos nd your colourful, happy vibes. Love your paintings hun.
Thank you for sharing your special time in your art studio.
Blessings of love nd light Karen 😂
Thank you so much Karen. How delightful you are. Love Helen x
Lovely,I always look forward to seeing your videos,thank you for sharing ❤
You are so welcome! Thank you so much Mandy for watching and your lovely comment....x
Thank you Helen
yay, thank you so much Alison xx
Oh I just love your art style and your vibrant exciting masterpieces ❤👏🏼😍. You inspire me so much 😊
Oh thats so wonderful to hear... and very nice of you. Thank you so much x
i love a book review! David Mankin looks like an amazing artist, so moody, I'm going shopping for his book right now, thank you!
Oh how lovely... I too LOVE books... xx
Bravo!!! 👍👍👍🖼️🖌️🎨👁️🙏♥️🧡♥️
Thank you so much. Love Helen x
Interesting and inspiring!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching Liz-Anna. Happy creating x
I just love your work! I have to say, though, that I didn’t realize at first that the yellow on your paintings was the masking tape. They were even more beautiful when I thought the yellow was a border. Every video of yours is a delight. I’m so glad I found you!
Oh thank you! That a lovely of you Kristin. Helen x
This is fascinating! The processes you described here....its almost as if a complete saturation of the idea is required, and tried out in a variety of materials before committing to a final piece. Its something I haven't thought about (or tried) before. I'm a bit more direct and just go ahead, whereas perhaps I could be a bit more of an explorer and try the idea out in different ways before finally choosing to complete it. Very inspired now! :) x
Oh I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you so much. So I guess that is exactly how I like to work, to marinate an idea and really lean into it and see where it goes...but there is no right way or one way to make art...xx
Inspiring! As always!
Thanks so much! That’s a lovely thing to say! Love Helen x
Thank you for introducing those two wonderful artists and for sharing your artworks/processes. It certainly is amazing how different each artwork is despite the recurring subjects and elements. So inspiring! 😍 May I ask which UV-protection (brand) you use?
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching, I used Liquitex Professional Satin Varnish x
@@HelenWellsArtist Thank you! 😊
I love your videos always! Curious if the Daler Rowney Sketchbook can handle water media or whether it needs gesso?
Hello. Well... it's not super thick paper, I think its only 160gsm, it will take some wet media definitely ..but I doubt it would handle a real hammering...xx
So happy to have found your channel. Kari @karismixedmediaart sent me.
Oh wow that’s lovely and you are warmly welcome 🙏🏼