Two things I notice from watching all of her videos. She has a great eye for color matching and a super accurate touch when her brush hits the canvas. A lot of good tips in this one too. Thank you.
You're welcome and your continued support is appreciated. Glad you found the tips in this video helpful. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
That’s exactly the goal-to archive as many of Helen's lessons as possible so she can continue teaching those who want to learn. Thank you for your support.
So skilled and so willing to teach. I learned so much from her, back when she was on PBS. Critiques with a master like Helen was, teaches so much more than what can be read in a book. Thank you for sharing these videos...she died too young.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Maybe some of these video lessons can serve as a nice refresher for you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
Great to hear...this lesson offers valuable tips that will help improve your paintings. From avoiding 'kisses' to creating stronger focal points, Helen's guidance is both practical and clear. Keep applying these techniques, and you'll see a real difference in your work. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel...very much appreciated.
It's great to hear you're learning a lot from Helen's lessons. Teaching was one of her loves. If you look at the opening of any video, you will see clues to some of her other loves. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
I loved seeing this video pop up on my RUclips screen today! Helen was full of knowledge and inspiration. So grateful to be able to continue to see her instruction. Thank you to whomever has made these available!
It sounds like it was a happy surprise to find it and stay tuned because there are more to come. Helen was full of knowledge and inspiration, and her instruction continues to make an impact. Thank you for your support, and enjoy the videos!
Thanks for your kind words. Helen's lessons continue to teach and inspire many, even though she is no longer with us. Success to both of you with your paintings.
Yes, a quick post gives insight into which lessons artists find useful so your post does help. Thanks very much for supporting the channel. It is appreciated.
@DivaJan Helen's brush moves so fast sometimes it's hard see. But you can always click the gear icon and there is a speed button where you can slow down the video to watch in slow motion.
I agree, Helen was one of the great oil painting instructors...a master of her craft. Her precision and technique continue to inspire many students and artists around the world. To hear that you're learning and enjoying her lessons would have made her very proud. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Learned teacher way of painting is artistically like flow of water,,, students like me gain a lot from a very short video ,,, congratulations mam and really gratful of such rich info teaching video ,,, ❤❤❤
I needed to see this 3 days ago. I had to make just a few adjustments just like this lesson. I ended up with a terrible mess. Now I will try it, making comparisons. Thanks for your teaching techniques.
I'm glad you came across Helen's critique lesson. She hasn't done many like this, so I'm hopeful it will help you improve your painting. Thanks for sharing your experiences. If you're interested, there’s another lesson you might find helpful titled 'Five Tone Values Technique.' Helen discussed the 5 tone values in several lessons, but this one is particularly insightful for adding dimension to objects. Thanks for posting, it's very much appreciated.
So excited to see Helen’s video pop up on my RUclips listing. I had given up looking for her videos and voilá, I can enjoy them again! As a painter and instructor that I am, she provides great inspiration and techniques.
Unfortunately, RUclips doesn’t always suggest Helen’s lessons as often as we might hope, but it’s great to hear you found her channel. As an instructor, you’ve uncovered some fantastic material to share with your students. If you’d like, we’d be happy to create a custom playlist of Helen’s lessons tailored to your students’ needs-just let us know which topics you’re focusing on. Helen’s timeless teachings are sure to inspire them. Thanks for sharing, and stay tuned...more lessons are on the way.
Helen's books and videos complement each other nicely, offering a comprehensive way to appreciate and benefit from her teachings. Thank you for sharing and for supporting the channel.
Helen has also commented about her left-handedness, placing herself alongside the likes of Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and even Sandy Colfax, the baseball player known for his accuracy. It’s cool to hear that her teaching style resonates with you as a fellow left-handed artist. I’m glad to know Helen’s insights are helping you. Keep enjoying your art.
It's great to hear you're enjoying Helen's lessons. The critique lesson is unique and offers insights on what to avoid in painting. Thanks for posting and enjoy exploring the other lessons.
Idk why but the way she just chopped that chimney down to size in one fell swoop. I found hilarious 🤣 One thing is for certain. She doesn't mess around. RIP Helen
Right, she had one heck of an accurate swing. Another example is when she painted the sky on each side of the chimney with what seemed like a single brush stroke, bypassing the chimney. Thanks for posting...it's appreciated.
When Helen mentions "kissing", other artists mention the same concept as "tangents". There are all kinds of them, corners, parallels, long lines, etc. which are often issues with displaying depth. Even if your reference photos contain them, one can go off-reference and paint something that looks better. As for the cloud thing, I imagine cutting clouds and large backgrounds off with other objects or even the edge of the canvas. It just looks better.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it's very much appreciated. I believe Helen used the analogy 'you can't kiss on canvas' as a clever and memorable way to help students remember what not to do. It sounds better than 'you can't tangent on canvas'. Enjoy the other lessons.
I think using violet in the "shadow snow" was because she was thinking ahead and had already planned to make the snow in the sun yellower. I don't think Helen routinely uses violet in shadows, but she does use complementary colours - and the complement of yellow is violet. If she had added yellow to the sunlit snow first, the addition of violet (the complement) for the shadow would follow what she does in other videos.
Yes, you're right. She uses violet in shadows cast on yellow objects. The comment at 6:00 should have clarified that. Thanks for posting the correction. Here are a few references to her use of violet from other lessons. Hope this helps clarify her use of violet in shadows. ruclips.net/video/IPdwHmwL4so/видео.html&si=TVyC7oXIdUnbjpHo ruclips.net/video/IPdwHmwL4so/видео.html&si=MFBHfzrTiHnBXSP5 ruclips.net/video/YUFO9DN-NDI/видео.html&si=E0B4-FzB0X7y6ynT ruclips.net/video/sC76tIvx4u0/видео.html&si=5JZz6mvmRYlaZyLb ruclips.net/video/XpgbBdi-MY0/видео.html&si=E_tLX8VY1Nr_k7VG ruclips.net/video/XpgbBdi-MY0/видео.html&si=MlyUAWH-NNPyFMSP
Thank you for your comment. The choice to warm up the snow by Helen was intentional, as she had already warmed the sky. It reflects the subtle nuances of light and adds depth to the scene. While the sky may appear simple, it serves to draw attention to the other elements in the composition. And that spaceship cloud had to go. It served no purpose other than to distract. Art can evoke different reactions, and your perspective is appreciated.
I wished I discovered Helen years ago. She’s just so talented and personable. We love you Helen.
Same here.
I think many people will feel the same as you once they see a few of Helen's timeless lessons. Thanks for your support, it's appreciated."
Two things I notice from watching all of her videos. She has a great eye for color matching and a super accurate touch when her brush hits the canvas. A lot of good tips in this one too. Thank you.
You're welcome and your continued support is appreciated. Glad you found the tips in this video helpful. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
One of the best art teachers! Thank you Helen! You are living forever!
That’s exactly the goal-to archive as many of Helen's lessons as possible so she can continue teaching those who want to learn. Thank you for your support.
So skilled and so willing to teach. I learned so much from her, back when she was on PBS. Critiques with a master like Helen was, teaches so much more than what can be read in a book. Thank you for sharing these videos...she died too young.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Maybe some of these video lessons can serve as a nice refresher for you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
I hope there are more of the critique videos. I used to watch her 30+years ago on pbs. Love it!
If another critique lesson is located, it will surely be remastered and posted. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel, it’s appreciated.
❤Great lessons watching Helen’s tutoials today!
Great to hear...this lesson offers valuable tips that will help improve your paintings. From avoiding 'kisses' to creating stronger focal points, Helen's guidance is both practical and clear. Keep applying these techniques, and you'll see a real difference in your work. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel...very much appreciated.
She was a great teacher and person RIP.❤
Absolutely, Helen was an exceptional teacher and a wonderful person. Thanks for commenting.
@@HelenVanWykremember she was also an exceptional artist too
I just love her and learn so much!
It's great to hear you're learning a lot from Helen's lessons. Teaching was one of her loves. If you look at the opening of any video, you will see clues to some of her other loves. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
I loved seeing this video pop up on my RUclips screen today! Helen was full of knowledge and inspiration. So grateful to be able to continue to see her instruction. Thank you to whomever has made these available!
It sounds like it was a happy surprise to find it and stay tuned because there are more to come. Helen was full of knowledge and inspiration, and her instruction continues to make an impact. Thank you for your support, and enjoy the videos!
I enjoy your comments . Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. My husband and myself will enjoy many hours watching your videos.
Thanks for your kind words. Helen's lessons continue to teach and inspire many, even though she is no longer with us. Success to both of you with your paintings.
She is so good!!
Indeed...Helen’s expertise really shines through in her lessons. Thanks for posting.
This is the minimum thing we can do for her because of the effort and the value she gives us.
Yes, a quick post gives insight into which lessons artists find useful so your post does help. Thanks very much for supporting the channel. It is appreciated.
Also, that slow motion close-up of her painting the sky caught me by surprise. Don't think I ever saw that in one of her lessons. I like it.
Yes, that was the first time for the slow motion. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support and keep posting. It is appreciated.
@DivaJan Helen's brush moves so fast sometimes it's hard see. But you can always click the gear icon and there is a speed button where you can slow down the video to watch in slow motion.
Nice tip. Thanks for sharing it.
A true GOAT. ❤ Every movement is so precise. Learning so much.
I agree, Helen was one of the great oil painting instructors...a master of her craft. Her precision and technique continue to inspire many students and artists around the world. To hear that you're learning and enjoying her lessons would have made her very proud. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Learned teacher way of painting is artistically like flow of water,,, students like me gain a lot from a very short video ,,, congratulations mam and really gratful of such rich info teaching video ,,, ❤❤❤
.شكڙا لك، يا صديقي العزيز تعليقك سيسعد هيلين ال Thanks for posting. Your comment would have made Helen very happy.
Thank you! Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!
Lisa
🎨👍
@@HelenVanWyk This is one of my favorite lessons, and Helen looks so lovely!💖
I needed to see this 3 days ago. I had to make just a few adjustments just like this lesson. I ended up with a terrible mess. Now I will try it, making comparisons. Thanks for your teaching techniques.
I'm glad you came across Helen's critique lesson. She hasn't done many like this, so I'm hopeful it will help you improve your painting. Thanks for sharing your experiences. If you're interested, there’s another lesson you might find helpful titled 'Five Tone Values Technique.' Helen discussed the 5 tone values in several lessons, but this one is particularly insightful for adding dimension to objects. Thanks for posting, it's very much appreciated.
So excited to see Helen’s video pop up on my RUclips listing. I had given up looking for her videos and voilá, I can enjoy them again! As a painter and instructor that I am, she provides great inspiration and techniques.
Unfortunately, RUclips doesn’t always suggest Helen’s lessons as often as we might hope, but it’s great to hear you found her channel. As an instructor, you’ve uncovered some fantastic material to share with your students. If you’d like, we’d be happy to create a custom playlist of Helen’s lessons tailored to your students’ needs-just let us know which topics you’re focusing on. Helen’s timeless teachings are sure to inspire them. Thanks for sharing, and stay tuned...more lessons are on the way.
These critique lessons are amazingly useful!And she is just GREAT!🤗🤩❤
Glad you like it...unfortunately this type of lesson by Helen is rare. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
What a wonderful teacher she was. I wish I could have studied under her.
I feel the same. 😢
I think many students share that same desire and Helen's timeless lessons will continue to be here for everyone. Thanks for posting.
I'm sure Helen's classes were tons of fun even if she doesn't allow kissing on canvas.
That's a good assumption and probably true. Her 'no kissing on canvas' rule is a common part of these lessons." Thanks for posting, it's appreciated.
Here is a link to an article from someone who attended one of her classes:
www.helenvanwyk.com/?route=jan_HelenVanWyk&page=main
I learned so much from this video. Thank you!
Really nice to hear it was helpful. There are many of Helen's other lessons available, with even more to come. Thanks for posting
Helen an amazing artist
Yes and she thoroughly enjoyed teaching as you'll soon discover. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
Helen lives on forever in her videos and her books. I have two of them.❤ RIP
Helen's books and videos complement each other nicely, offering a comprehensive way to appreciate and benefit from her teachings. Thank you for sharing and for supporting the channel.
Great lesson, very informative on aesthetically balanced works 😁
Yes, and Helen discusses balance in some of her other lessons. Thanks for posting...it's appreciated.
@@HelenVanWyk You're welcome 😁
I love your style of teaching because you are one of the few painter that is left handed an
I am a left handed biginer and I understand you better
Helen has also commented about her left-handedness, placing herself alongside the likes of Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and even Sandy Colfax, the baseball player known for his accuracy. It’s cool to hear that her teaching style resonates with you as a fellow left-handed artist. I’m glad to know Helen’s insights are helping you. Keep enjoying your art.
Absolutely enjoyed this especially the fact Helen had to create a picture filled with 'kisses' just to correct them for our benefit
Yes, It's too bad there are not more critique lessons from Helen. Lots of good tips in this one.
Helen that was amazing..
Great to hear you enjoyed this lesson. Thanks for posting and enjoy the other lessons.
I love to watch her work
It's great to hear you're enjoying Helen's lessons. The critique lesson is unique and offers insights on what to avoid in painting. Thanks for posting and enjoy exploring the other lessons.
Idk why but the way she just chopped that chimney down to size in one fell swoop. I found hilarious 🤣
One thing is for certain. She doesn't mess around. RIP Helen
Right, she had one heck of an accurate swing. Another example is when she painted the sky on each side of the chimney with what seemed like a single brush stroke, bypassing the chimney. Thanks for posting...it's appreciated.
When Helen mentions "kissing", other artists mention the same concept as "tangents". There are all kinds of them, corners, parallels, long lines, etc. which are often issues with displaying depth. Even if your reference photos contain them, one can go off-reference and paint something that looks better.
As for the cloud thing, I imagine cutting clouds and large backgrounds off with other objects or even the edge of the canvas. It just looks better.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it's very much appreciated. I believe Helen used the analogy 'you can't kiss on canvas' as a clever and memorable way to help students remember what not to do. It sounds better than 'you can't tangent on canvas'. Enjoy the other lessons.
Thanks for sharing
And thank you for watching... enjoy the other lessons.
9:16 for color lovers
Right? It's has to be Grumbacher red and white.
I think using violet in the "shadow snow" was because she was thinking ahead and had already planned to make the snow in the sun yellower. I don't think Helen routinely uses violet in shadows, but she does use complementary colours - and the complement of yellow is violet.
If she had added yellow to the sunlit snow first, the addition of violet (the complement) for the shadow would follow what she does in other videos.
Yes, you're right. She uses violet in shadows cast on yellow objects. The comment at 6:00 should have clarified that. Thanks for posting the correction. Here are a few references to her use of violet from other lessons. Hope this helps clarify her use of violet in shadows.
ruclips.net/video/IPdwHmwL4so/видео.html&si=TVyC7oXIdUnbjpHo
ruclips.net/video/IPdwHmwL4so/видео.html&si=MFBHfzrTiHnBXSP5
ruclips.net/video/YUFO9DN-NDI/видео.html&si=E0B4-FzB0X7y6ynT
ruclips.net/video/sC76tIvx4u0/видео.html&si=5JZz6mvmRYlaZyLb
ruclips.net/video/XpgbBdi-MY0/видео.html&si=E_tLX8VY1Nr_k7VG
ruclips.net/video/XpgbBdi-MY0/видео.html&si=MlyUAWH-NNPyFMSP
Yellow snow and boring skies.
Thank you for your comment. The choice to warm up the snow by Helen was intentional, as she had already warmed the sky. It reflects the subtle nuances of light and adds depth to the scene. While the sky may appear simple, it serves to draw attention to the other elements in the composition. And that spaceship cloud had to go. It served no purpose other than to distract. Art can evoke different reactions, and your perspective is appreciated.