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Helen Wells Artist: Sketchbooks + Art Ideas
Великобритания
Добавлен 17 фев 2013
Hello, hello! I'm a full time artist and educator who loves colour, pattern and abstract art. I'm also the author of the book 'Expressive Sketchbooks: Developing Creative Skills, Courage and Confidence, published by Quarry Books.
In these videos I share what I'm up to in my aown art practice, art making wisdom, advice, techniques and ideas to help you make more art and fall in love with your sketchbook...
In these videos I share what I'm up to in my aown art practice, art making wisdom, advice, techniques and ideas to help you make more art and fall in love with your sketchbook...
Art Vlog On Making Big Changes and Nurturing Creativity
This video is about nurturing our creative selves and ways to think about change. As Summer unfurls I can feel my creative energy shifting and changing. For me it feels like a time of year when I need to nourish and refill. A time to retreat into creativity, a time to replenish, a time to be more introspective...
FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
MUSIC CREDIT: Masterpiece of Mess by Ludlow via EpidemicSound
FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
MUSIC CREDIT: Masterpiece of Mess by Ludlow via EpidemicSound
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Art making: These are the things I never want to forget....
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Месяц назад
I'm an artist and in these videos I share what I'm up to in my own art practice in case it helps you in your art making. In this video I chat about the importance of reflection, risk and reward... and try and unpick some of the things I want to remember for myself in my own art practice. FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwel...
Embracing The Beauty Of Patterns in Art...
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
In this video I share a little of my love for pattern in art. I take you inside my sketchbook and share a few artists who use pattern beautifully... If you'd a little something to kick start your creativity, check out this: FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
Riding The Wave of Creativity: Insights on its Ebbs And Flows
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Today I want to chat about the ebbs and flows of a creative life... If you'd a little something to kick start your creativity, check out this: FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
Unexpected Twists In These Abstract Paintings!
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Today I want to talk about how paintings can sometimes take a completely unexpected turn. How the art we’ve made previously can inform what we are making today and how sometimes our ideas just take time and many different iterations to get where they are going... FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
Create Your Own Art Making Manifesto: Here's mine...
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I chat developing your own art manifesto, defining what you believe and the power of following your own wisdom. FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup
20 Years Of Evolving My Art Style: The Journey Of An Artist
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video I chat about developing an art style, some important questions to ask yourself and I share ideas and art wisdom from my art making journey... Music credit: Softly to Myself by Kylie Dailey FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup 🎨 The Still Life Lab. helenwellsartist.com/still-life-lab-info 🖼️ ...
The stages of a painting…and the abstract painting process…
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video I share some thoughts on the painting process, some paintings I am working on and the journey of a painting... These paintings were painted with Sennelier Abstract Acrylic Paint on acrylic paper from a UK brand called Seawhite of Brighton. You can read more about them and see the final paintings here: helenwellsartist.com/blogsandvideos/progression-of-a-painting FREE MIXED MEDIA A...
Starting An Abstract Art Painting Series
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video I chat about how I often start a new series of paintings by gathering inspiration and looking back at my work as a way to help me move forward.... My new class is available to take now. You can find out more here: 🎨 The Still Life Lab. helenwellsartist.com/still-life-lab-info FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenw...
Delving into the Sketchbooks of 3 Famous Artists & New Still Life Class
Просмотров 7 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video I share a few art books which show you inside the sketchbooks of three renowned artists, I take you inside my latest sketchbook and I chat a little about my new still life class. 🎨 The Still Life Lab. helenwellsartist.com/still-life-lab-info FREE MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS, Fall in love with your sketchbook, loosen up and play with mixed media: helenwellsartist.com/signup Barbara Rae A...
Let's Create A DIY Sketchbook Together!
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 месяца назад
In this video I show you how to make a simple sketchbook from one large piece of paper. The bigger sketchbook in the video is made from an A1 sheet and the smaller one is made from an A3 sheet. I make these simple one page sketchbooks very frequently and have for many years. There is something extremely tactile and pleasing about their intimate scale. I like the fact that it’s just one piece of...
From Sketchbooks To Abstract Paintings: Exploring Art, Life and Stunning Art Books
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this art vlog I share some new paintings I've finished and trace their origins back to an old sketchbook, I share some of my favorite art books and talk a little bit about art, life and sketchbooks. The artists and books I mention: Angie Lewin: Plants and Places by Angie Lewin, published by Merrell 2010 Barbara Rae: Barbara Rae, words by Bill Hare, Andrew Lambirth & Gareth Wardell, published...
Speedy Art Demo and Mixed Media Sketchbook Chat - Art Vlog
Просмотров 7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
I've been under the weather for the last few weeks so I'm getting back into creating art by looking back through my sketchbook and doing some simple creative exercises to get me back into the swing of art making... In this video I share what I'm up to in my art practice and take you inside my mixed media sketchbook and share a speedy art demo using ink in the hope that it may help you with your...
Art demo: Abstract art using shapes and acrylic paint in a sketchbook
Просмотров 14 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In today’s video I demonstrate a way to build up an abstract painting using layers of acrylic paint and shapes. In a previous video I shared a drawing exercise which created a grid of shapes. Today I take some of the shapes from that drawing exercise and use them to develop striking abstract painted pages in a sketchbook. It is a method you may want to explore as a way to progress your original...
Creating interesting shapes in abstract art
Просмотров 15 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Creating interesting shapes in abstract art
Finding a Creative Spark: Cardboard Creations And Art Adventures...
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Finding a Creative Spark: Cardboard Creations And Art Adventures...
Setting Art Intentions And Looking Back Through A Year Of Sketchbooks
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Setting Art Intentions And Looking Back Through A Year Of Sketchbooks
Artist Diary: How to fill a sketchbook, abstract paintings, art books and inspirations
Просмотров 8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Artist Diary: How to fill a sketchbook, abstract paintings, art books and inspirations
The progression of a painting, a few thoughts on art process and new mixed media sketchbook class
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The progression of a painting, a few thoughts on art process and new mixed media sketchbook class
Art Process: Drawing, Exploring and Finding New Ideas
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Art Process: Drawing, Exploring and Finding New Ideas
Creating Abstract Art: Sketchbooks, Painting on Paper and Art Books
Просмотров 8 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Creating Abstract Art: Sketchbooks, Painting on Paper and Art Books
Masking Tape On Paper & My Process
Просмотров 7 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Masking Tape On Paper & My Process
Working as an artist: a little wisdom and some thoughts
Просмотров 4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Working as an artist: a little wisdom and some thoughts
Making collages from magazines and new sketchbook class....
Просмотров 14 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Making collages from magazines and new sketchbook class....
Creating collages to inspire paintings...
Просмотров 7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Creating collages to inspire paintings...
Replenishing my creative well and sharing some news about this channel...
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
Replenishing my creative well and sharing some news about this channel...
Frida Kahlo's sketchbook/visual diary
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
Frida Kahlo's sketchbook/visual diary
This is the mindset shift which has helped me the most in my art making...
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
This is the mindset shift which has helped me the most in my art making...
What a fabulous idea! Thank you so much for sharing this, it's genius!
I like your idea about your sketchbooks being your support system. I'm not there yet.
I really like the one you didn't like as much.
I have just discovered you and I love what I’m seeing
Well that’s an ace reaction! Thank you so much Linda x
This is so helpful. I think I get stuck on my abstracts because I'm no incorporating enough interesting marks.
Have fun exploring and thank you 🙏🏼
Hi Helen, I fully understand the physical memory aspect of art. If I haven’t drawn a certain design or subject for a while I have to start from scratch again and practice until I’m in cinq again. Sooooo inspired by your art and videos. Thanks soooooo much for all that you share. Love Trills.xx
Oh wow thank you Trills. What a beautifully kind and enthusiastic reaction. Love Helen x
I love all the trees in this one! But I really love everything and wish I could produce art like this!❤
I really love this series of paintings Helen.x
Oh that’s so lovely of you. Thank you marvellous Marlene x
Trusting the process feels very uncomfortable sometimes, and taking risks can dometimes be really difficult. When I'm not sure how to finish or proceed, I will often abandon those pieces for quite a while. Do you ever struggle with finishing your work?
Yes I think this is part of making art. There’s no absolutes, you only know how far to push it when you’ve pushed it too far…so I frequently abandon things, take them too far…it’s just part of it, I think. Good luck x
I loved listening to your story Helen, so interesting. So happy that your life took this direction or I wouldn't have found you. I am a real amateur artist, though there are a lot of artists in my family. I have discovered a love of art late in life and just enjoy it as one of many hobbies! Good luck! I will continue enjoying your videos and courses !❤
Thank you so much! Art is a brilliant hobby! It’s brilliant to have lots of interests x
You look so cute!❤
Oh thank you! That’s a sweet thing to say x
May you rest well, dearest, and recharge and not feel driven by delivering content constantly. A very sound and healthy message for all humans.
Well that’s a super duper response! Thank you for that xxx
Thank you for sharing this.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching along Tammy x
Your sketchbooks are stunning 😍! I am inspired to have a bigger sketchbook to encourage me to work more loosely. What to do you do with the idea in the sketchbook afterwards? Does it get turned into a bigger painting? Or a textile print?
Oh thank you. For me a sketchbook is a filing cabinet of ideas, a library of successful and unsuccessful experiments, a way to capture subjects, materials and ways of making art which are personal to me. As playground and a place of discovery. Some of the pages may get scanned and used in a project but a lot of them are just a sign post to something else. I often go back through sketchbooks and pick up lost threads. So they are a place to gather, experiment, play and store…x
These are really beautiful
Wow that’s a lovely thing to say. Thank you x
@@HelenWellsArtist Have you ever thought about making a book of your art to sell or selling some small sketchbooks?
I love the whimsical delicacy of many of the markings you made here. Thank you for making this video : )
My pleasure 😊how kind of you. Thank you 🙏🏼
I love the one with the blues and grey and pink.
Yay! Thank you lovely xx
So so fun. Did you love Mary Blair?! I think she would have liked your art ❤
I had to Google her…thank you for the nudge to find out more about her…
@@HelenWellsArtist RUclips has many videos about her and other Disney artists, I hope that you enjoy them. There is a documentary about her and several books. I learned so much. 💝
I really loved this video Helen! So colourful and I also loved the black and white paintings! I could watch more but I'm falling asleep so better go to bed. Thanks again, so inspiring!❤❤❤
You’re so sweet and kind. Thank you so much x
Just super…beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
So glad I've found your channel, just fantastic, thank you ❤
What an ace reaction, thank you so much. You’re very welcome here x
Such a great video to get me out of creative block. I am about to grab the sketchbook and markers.
Yay I hope you had a grand old time. Happy creating x
I love this video Helen! Lovely sketch books (all of them)! Makes me want to use some water colour and love how Barbara used her sketchbook as a journal.
I know her books are so inviting and interesting! Xx
Hi Helen. I loved seeing this book of the beginnings of your art journey. Most of it really inspired and delighted me. I have a day of dabbling in my arty efforts as I enjoy the last day of a little break away by the sea. A sunshiny winters day in NZ. Love Trills.xx
How wonderful. I hope you enjoy all your fabulous arty adventures xx
Helen, we’d love to see some total right -brained videos of you making your art. Your page, your materials, your hands creating. To music? 🙏 Pretty please? 🤗
I hear you! Thank you for this request xx
That view is amazing! Thankyou for your videos, you really do inspire me to be more creative 💜!
Oh that’s such wonderful feedback! Thank you so much x
Hi Helen, In my younger years i used to feel guilty spending time being creative when i knew there was housework to be done. So i decided to sell my crafts in a small way and the guilt vanished! But now I'm in my 60's and no longer sell. I've chilled out somewhat and gave myself a good talking to that housework is relentless and i deserve a bit of time to enjoy crafting. I've also found a local painting group....so there's no chance of housework there lol!
Great.. do less housework and make more art seems like sage life advice to me! Love Helen x
WOW! WOW! I really love your sketch book Helen. I just recently found your site and really resonate with your art. I am 76 and started art journalling 2016 after years of different crafts and now I have been doing more abstract arty stuff. So satisfying. I’ve just filled a couple of books like yours, changing themes and styles of abstract stuff. I’m still hesitant to call it art, but seeing your books and others on utube I find I do have connections to the abstract art community. So glad I found you Helen. Love Trills, NZ.xx
A very warm welcome Trills. How fabulous, brilliant to hear you are making your own art and finding your own artistic language…it’s an exciting journey. Have fun along the way x
Helen, have you tried the Daler Rowney System 3 paint? It has a satin finish instead of the sticky, plasticy gloss that most acrylic paints have. It’s my new favorite sketchbook paint, next to Flashe paints. It’s not easy to get here in the US, but worth the shipping.
Yay! That’s a great recommendation. How kind. I have indeed used it…it’s super easy to get here in the UK as it’s a British brand…thank you for sharing x
Fabulous
Thank you so much ☺️
Love the manner of discovery. Its so sensual in itself..very tactile I 100%, Helen..describe in the same manner. I just love it and walk through life that way. Its how I gather information..sensually.🍃
Wonderful! Thats so good to know. It’s an important sense x
@@HelenWellsArtist definitely!🌄
I am coming to the end of a roll of the best ever masking tape. It is normaql masking tape size but it is a lasticky stuff with low tack. It sticks on perfectly and can be reused over and over but t never damages my paper. Unfortunately it has no branding and I remember not where I got it many moons ago and my searches so far have been fruitless :-( The tips are useful in the meantime, especially sticking tape on ur clothes first, thanks!
Good luck in finding a replacement t. The perfect roll of masking tape is a precious thing x
So, so lovely darling gal!🦄
Yay! Aren’t you nice. Thank you 🙏🏼
I was just laughing at the end of the video Helen when the picture fell off the wall. I know what you're saying about slowing down but I think you have so much energy and it must be hard! You just make me smile with your enthusiasm! I look forward to what comes next.❤
Ah you are lovely Marlene! Thank you. I find slowing down hard but I’m learning! Thank you for all your wonderful positivity. Love Helen x
Hi Helen I just found you on RUclips.I love your smile the way you teach is very simple and you just want to get started right away.
Thank you so much! How very lovely of you. Welcome thank you for the positive feedback. Love Helen x
What is that wonderful black brushpen you are using to make the shapes?? The one with the brush tip that’s orange on the outside… I woud love to know ❤
It’s called a pocket brush pen from Pentel and has refills. I use it all the time and love the variety of marks you can make with it! X
@@HelenWellsArtist thank you so much Helen for this info and your Lovely video’s!
Super idea. Thanks 😊 Love that book ❤
Oh that’s great! Thank you so much Maggie x
Thanks Helen for another great video. I’m not surprised you want to look back through your sketchbooks…they’re so beautiful!
How kind and lovely you are! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing your sketchbooks and thoughts on mixed media 😊
My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching and being so kind. x
Bonjour de France. Serait il possible de vous voir créer une petite page ? Bravo et merci d'avance.
THANK YOU for sharing this! I have seen several types of this kind of thing but this one is exactly what I have been looking for.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful 😍 thank you for sharing 🩵
My pleasure 😊 thank you so much for your kindness x
😊 Just discovered you, already feeling inspired!!!! 😊
Wow Gillian that’s lovely of you. You are very welcome here, happy creating! Love Helen x
thanks you for the inspirational quotes !
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed them x
I absolutely loved doing this! I have so many scraps laying around and this turns them into something very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with us!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Its great to reuse and recycle x
Thank you Helen. Loving watching your videos 😊
I'm so glad you like them! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback x
Interesting and inspiring!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching Liz-Anna. Happy creating x