Delving into the Sketchbooks of 3 Famous Artists & New Still Life Class

[@HelenWellsArtist]

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[@anastasiahesketh3239]

Good morning lovely Helen, I'm loving seeing your work as always. I'm 57, and came back to art late. I'm in my 2nd year at art school! Thanks to your inspiration, I work in my sketchbook every day. I love the Barbara Rae book! Keep shining your light! Xxx❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

What a wonderful comment Anastasia! I'm so pleased that you've also found your sketchbook love. Thank you so much for your kind encouragement and I wish you every success.... Love Helen xx

[@BB-nz5sk]

WOO HOO!!! Awesome!! I’m going to be 51 years old so and find your comment inspiring. Although I am not blessed to have the financial ability to attend formal schooling…I attend the school of KZbin. Sometimes I get discouraged that I found the artist in me too late. So thank you for sharing your journey!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

@@BB-nz5sk You're never too late...in my view. I think a lot of folk come to art making in their fifties.. its a decade where you have things to say and reflect upon and art and creativity are a lovely way to express yourself, connect with yourself and the world around you...good luck with your journey x

[@LittleFrenchHen]

Oh I love my sketchbooks! They are messy and colourful and something I just love playing in. Of course, there are some who feel a sketchbook should contain finished artworks, and that's fine if it works for them....but for me, the messier the merrier! Where else can our ideas take hold and grow? Lovely video as always, especially on this dark dreary day in Scotland :)

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Ah what a lovely note! Thank you for sharing your sketchbook joy.. messier the merrier is a great term... xx

[@lesliwilliamson42]

Thanks once again. I especially enjoyed the quote from Picasso , which I'd never heard before. Great food for thought.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh that’s great Lesli. So glad it provided a little food for thought…. X

[@Evolveosteopathy]

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.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

I know her books are so inviting and interesting! Xx

[@nathaliecrestois9156]

thank you once again for the references to inspiring artists

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh that’s great. Glad it was helpful for you x

[@rowinggranny5216]

Thank you Helen, another wonderful video. You share so much with us all, I really appreciate that. x

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Ah you are so welcome, thank you so much for your lovely cheerleading...xx

[@marybarnaby6162]

Am loving Still Life Lab - giving me lots of ideas

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh that's just so lovely to know and so lovely of you to share. Thank you so much Mary. I hope you enjoy the rest of the class and please do shout if you have any questions at all. Love Helen xx

[@emgem2804]

Thank for the glimpses into the featured sketchbooks... i heard you say Picasso had 175! That is amazing to know and it gives me hope! Your words of encouragement and your sketchbooks give me hope as well! Always the best from you- 😊...Monica

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you so much Monica..yes 175 that they know of..an amazing output…but I guess a long life of creativity adds up xx

[@Pixieworksstudio]

Yipeeeeeee, I found you on FB. Just commented on Instagram about my obsession with colour🎉❤

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for the peek into the lovely sketch books.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much Arlene xx

[@gigicooper1759]

Thank you for the book review, excellent, I love your passion for art! Also, just signed up for your sill life class....so happy for your success!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Welcome aboard! And thank you so much. What a lovely enthusiastic comment xx

[@dianeloftus5476]

Wonderful quotes to hear and ponder ❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh great stuff. So glad they hit the mark with you. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@vanessarobinson1080]

Hi Helen,loving your square sketch book! I've been sketching mid century modern Italian pottery as I've always been drawn to it along with their long necked cats and dogs which I find in charity shops!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

I LOVE hunting in charity shops! And your selection sounds lovely… so good to follow a passion x

[@ohdebbieann]

Ordered the barbara rae bk immediately

[@HelenWellsArtist]

You are a keen bean! It is lovely... I hope you like it x

[@andreatorraca8755]

Hello from Florida……

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Hello there from Hastings UK! Xx

[@Decopainterandtea]

Cahier= k eye yay.❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Super duper helpful! Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@BB-nz5sk]

I keep trying to add the Still Life course to my cart…but it just reloads the page. Is anyone else having trouble purchasing the course??

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh no I’m so sorry this is happening for you. I apologise profusely. I’ve had one other person who had difficulty and it was due to their browser. If a browser isn’t fully up to date or the cache is full it can cause weird gremlins. The solution that worked was to try a different browser. Or do drop me a line at [e-mail]. I’m here to help if I can and I’m so sorry you’ve had this frustrating experience… Thank you for trying to take my class love Helen x

[@HelenWellsArtist]

I'm so glad we got you sorted and resolved the tech issue... Thank you so much for taking my class and for your patience! I hope you enjoy the class. Have fun. Love Helen

[@BB-nz5sk]

@@HelenWellsArtist I always enjoy your classes! ❤️