Despite I come a generation after, I really appreciate Helen's approach. It's the perfect balance between the figurative and a subtle abstract. Even classical painters as Wermeer did it if you look at the details. Her show is full of good lessons.
Thank you for making me feel happy every time I see a video of Helen. I am 87 and started learning to paint 6 years ago. I am originally from Russia, so I never saw Helen teaching before. I love her way. Blessings.
I really miss Helen. I watched her programs when I was younger and I always *learned* something! Loved her personality and vibrance. She was one of a kind.
Thank you for posting these videos. I was never able to see her shows due to my location but I have bought all her books and videos that are available to me. I did some research and was blown away by just how many programmes that were recorded. I wish they could be made available, like Bob Ross, for everybody to enjoy for many years to come. This beautiful and talented person should never be forgotten.
Back in the early 90's I became a fan of Helen VanWyk, and watched her show all the time! She was an incredible Artist and Teacher! I think I've got a number of her shows on video, only they're on a Beta format! I think I could watch Helen paint those wonderful strokes of her brush all day and still learn something. It's sad she's not around anymore, a nice person who was doubly talented as an inspirational Artist and Teacher.
I have watched so many different ways of painting and I find your way of explaining is so unique from all the rest.So greatful that I found your video.Bless you
I saw Helen less than a week ago, learned from her lessons and loved her. I felt so sorry and cried when I knew that she left this world. God bless her..
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feelings. Helen had a remarkable way of touching lives, and it's clear her teachings continue to inspire. Her legacy lives on through the countless artists she continues to influence. I hope her lessons continue to bring you joy and inspiration.
I learned so much from Helen. I distinctly remember the first time I watched this episode! So glad these shows were saved and we're able to see them again.
Thank you, that was very nice. Drawing and painting sculptures especially the Venus de Milo can be daunting and complicated. You did a marvelous job teacher.
It's called a mahl stick, also known as a mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details. Here is a short video about it: ruclips.net/video/L8xitFMBC0g/видео.htmlsi=DKhfs2_g2bIueV_e
Great question. Helen used dark color thinned with turpentine to do the initial placements. This mix is very fast drying. Those crazy looking placement lines are nearly dry by the time she starts in with the oils. Give it a try. Thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
Despite I come a generation after, I really appreciate Helen's approach. It's the perfect balance between the figurative and a subtle abstract. Even classical painters as Wermeer did it if you look at the details. Her show is full of good lessons.
Thank you for making me feel happy every time I see a video of Helen. I am 87 and started learning to paint 6 years ago. I am originally from Russia, so I never saw Helen teaching before. I love her way. Blessings.
I really miss Helen. I watched her programs when I was younger and I always *learned* something! Loved her personality and vibrance. She was one of a kind.
Thank you for posting these videos. I was never able to see her shows due to my location but I have bought all her books and videos that are available to me. I did some research and was blown away by just how many programmes that were recorded. I wish they could be made available, like Bob Ross, for everybody to enjoy for many years to come. This beautiful and talented person should never be forgotten.
wow, those videos are a treasure.. i'm so happy to have run into your channel.. thank you..
Welcome and enjoy Helen's lessons. More to come.
I've been painting for many years and never fail to learn from her videos every time.
Whoever keeps uploading these new videos. I greatly appreciate.
It. She is a brilliant teacher
Back in the early 90's I became a fan of Helen VanWyk, and watched her show all the time! She was an incredible Artist and Teacher! I think I've got a number of her shows on video, only they're on a Beta format! I think I could watch Helen paint those wonderful strokes of her brush all day and still learn something. It's sad she's not around anymore, a nice person who was doubly talented as an inspirational Artist and Teacher.
Helen was an excellent teacher, and a good hearted person. She was also intelligent! She knew how to do something, or figured it out as she went.
I have watched so many different ways of painting and I find your way of explaining is so unique from all the rest.So greatful that I found your video.Bless you
Genius. I love the effect of lost edges. In watercolor I particularly love when color escapes an edge. It’s the coolest effect. Thank you Helen!
I saw Helen less than a week ago, learned from her lessons and loved her. I felt so sorry and cried when I knew that she left this world. God bless her..
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt feelings. Helen had a remarkable way of touching lives, and it's clear her teachings continue to inspire. Her legacy lives on through the countless artists she continues to influence. I hope her lessons continue to bring you joy and inspiration.
I learned so much from Helen. I distinctly remember the first time I watched this episode! So glad these shows were saved and we're able to see them again.
I learn something every time I watch you. Thank you so much. Lois
I have been painting over 70 years and you still amaze me.
Thank you for posting these. I used to record Helen on VHS. Unfortunately they are now gone. I gained so much useful knowledge from her. ❤
Maravilloso !, Gracias gracias !
Awesome lessons on line 👍
This woman is elegant. Her work is elegant too… She is art; so, art radiates from her.🧑🎨♾️👨🎓
Excellent information - thank you - thank you - I do watercolor - this really helps me “see” better! Glad I found you!
Thank you dear Helen!
Lisa
Great teacher and painter. I have missed seeing her. Thanks for reposting.
Thank you is good to see here...she was my teacher....Elisa Finch
Just discovered this wonderful woman. She drops things like me.
It means you're not afraid!
Great work. 😊😊 Thanks for explaining the lost line, it is like painting in 3d.
Thank you, that was very nice. Drawing and painting sculptures especially the Venus de Milo can be daunting and complicated. You did a marvelous job teacher.
Thank You ❤
Love these videos!!
She’s a master for sure.
Even the cameraman is indeed a level ahead from these nowadays ....alongside
Thank u so much for your time.i might know how to paint the pan of soup but I would like to see the another painting please.
So good!
"We're always seeing the light, hallelujah. " 😂❤😊
I'm so glad to see Helen again hooray
RUclips Gold
Awesome
Thank you!❤
She is great.
So true - hope you're enjoying Helen's other lessons.
How on earth you don't get oil paint all over your expensive clothes is a mystery that's never been revealed to me.
Hard or soft edges (watercolor)
She’s the Julia Child of art
What is the long stick for?
It's called a mahl stick, also known as a
mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details. Here is a short video about it: ruclips.net/video/L8xitFMBC0g/видео.htmlsi=DKhfs2_g2bIueV_e
@@HelenVanWyk Thank you.
It is the classic way of keeping safe the way you already painted an area.
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Hello. Portuguese CC subtitles have been added to this lesson. The hope is you will find them useful. Enjoy Helen's video lessons.
Olá. Legendas em português CC foram adicionadas a esta lição. A esperança é que você as ache úteis. Aproveite as videoaulas de Helen.
why does my white not cover the black like in the video
Great question. Helen used dark color thinned with turpentine to do the initial placements. This mix is very fast drying. Those crazy looking placement lines are nearly dry by the time she starts in with the oils. Give it a try. Thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
@@HelenVanWyk thanks to you
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