Fun Mini Mixed Media Paintings! Arches Paper, Watercolours, Soft Pastels, Acrylic Markers & More

[@annejameson3425]

Great paintings and great idea!

[@helencryer]

Thanks!!

[@Tyggzz]

It’s beautiful to watch and a beautiful product 😊

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@steffigenieschlauch_kreati2882]

I love all of them! And it’s so inspiring to watch you paint, I need to try this 😍

[@helencryer]

Thanks so much!

[@eviedivadoodles]

Ah, a great bite size video to watch on a quick break. Really enjoyed seeing your process for them all Helen. 😍

[@helencryer]

Thank you!!

[@snowpony001]

Was fun to watch you progress through these. Thanks.

[@lisaharner3720]

I love you different styles. The top-middle, bottom-middle and right are especially interesting. Love that you just sit down with paper and paints to come up with these out of your imagination! ❤

[@helencryer]

Thanks! I think there's a scary stage after starting each where you wonder how the heck to make this OK?!

[@michaelinglis3566]

Good morning Helen , there us nothing nicer than sitting with some blank paper and a few paints and allowing your mind to wander , this video is lovely to watch . What a treat to be using Arches Cold Pressed paper as well , a bit pricey but worth every penny in my opinion , thank you Helen . Mike in Exeter xx

[@helencryer]

Thank you! Yes, I decided after owning a pad for the best part of a year and not having used it yet, it's time to actually start enjoying some of my good stuff!

[@LynseyThomasArt]

I love these. Every one of them has turned out beautiful.

[@helencryer]

Thank you!

[@flookoco2008]

Another lovely video, a joy to watch thank you.

[@helencryer]

Thank you!

[@teekierudite5108]

I love both the top middle and bottom middle pictures best, a traditional landscape and a beautiful pink fabric-like image. Seeing you work through all the paintings was wonderful, with all the different results; I really enjoyed watching all of the paintings. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@helencryer]

Thanks ever so much!

[@PatriciaVoinescuArt]

I love how different they all turned out😍

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@amandahodgin9316]

I love these! The one with the house reminds me of Natasha Newton’s artwork.

[@susanorban3059]

Helen! I LOVE everyone of these little paintings. My fave wtyles of art! You never cease to amaze me. You do so many styles so well. I just love watching you make art! Thanks so much for sharing! Susan in Az❤🏜️

[@helencryer]

Aww, thanks ever so much!!

[@janemcgrath9615]

…….and no hoover needed for these beauties! I love the small size, such fun to have a play with.

[@helencryer]

Haha! Such a contrast in my enjoyment levels!

[@TerriChannel]

Hi Helen - I loved seeing you create each of these mini paintings and you have inspired me to have my own play at some. I loved the little house and the landscape next to it with the red flowers in the field the best but they are all wonderful! I hope you are feeling better.

[@helencryer]

Thanks! I'm always so happy to hear when someone else is inspired to just play with art too!

[@selmag5819]

this seems to be a new kind of confidence in your painting skills. it was not just a joy to watch, it also makes me so happy for you!

[@helencryer]

That's so kind of you - thank you!

[@FaithAnnNB]

What a fun page! I love doing little play sessions like this, love having a stress-free time where I’m not aiming for a “perfect” landscape or something. Today is a holiday and I took some time this morning to do a gouache tutorial, but this afternoon, I fiddled around with watercolour in my sketchbook. Super relaxing.

[@helencryer]

Sounds like a good mix of a day!

[@marytesta3003]

These turned out beautifully. This is a brilliant idea.

[@helencryer]

Thanks ever so much!

[@thompson_jules0]

This looks like a fun exercise, I like all the different styles and a such a good idea, dividing the page up so it’s less daunting. Your stylised little white house reminds me a lot of Natasha Newton and I really love the top middle loose landscape and bottom right loose seascape😍

[@helencryer]

Yes, much less daunting! If you mess up one, you still have all the others!

[@reneeugrin7037]

Thank you ! A really good reminder as to how fun just playing can be, these are very reflective of the beautiful environment that you occupy..

[@helencryer]

Thank you!

[@E4Alabbasy]

Honestly can't pick a favorite they are all fun in their own way 🥰

[@helencryer]

Haha, thanks!

[@racechick2033]

That was as fun to watch as it was for you to do. I am getting excited about getting my paints out! Thank for your quiet inspiration. I am not nervous anymore. They were lovely paintings too. Except the scribble black one. 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@helencryer]

Thanks Panda! I'm excited for you to get to that point too!

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Love all the styles❤

[@Samantha_tookey197]

That was really good fun to watch, it was quite an adventure wondering what you were going to paint in each box x

[@helencryer]

For me too! Thanks!

[@angelaschredl9245]

love your wonderful Minis 🥰 bottom row, the middle one, these colors are amazing 🎉❤

[@helencryer]

Thank you!

[@shadowguard3578]

Dividing the paper into smaller parts is a great idea. I’ve done it for rough work. I should try it for small neat paintings.

[@helencryer]

It definitely makes it feel less intimidating!

[@terrilyon6825]

Great fun. Always nice to sit and have a play. I hope you're feeling a bit better and on the mend

[@helencryer]

Thank you! Slowly getting there!

[@Purpleladybirdart]

What a fab and fun idea - you have inspired me to have a play. Thanks Helen, 🙏

[@helencryer]

I'm so glad!!

[@madebylora]

I especially love the top middle one! And also the bottom right! (I guess I’m a traditional girl at heart haha)

[@TheYellowsun76]

I am so glad you're having fun! If I don't comment much it's because my keyboard is so aggravating letters don't work half the time... time or a new laptop lol!!

[@helencryer]

Thank you! I especially appreciate your comment then!!

[@bobbisidorenkov5563]

You are so talented.

[@helencryer]

I don't feel it, but thank you!

[@PaulaScardamalia]

This was great and inspiring. It did look like a lot of fun. I'll have to give it a go. Thank you.

[@helencryer]

Thanks - I'm glad!

[@thefrostedblueberryart]

Oh what *beautiful* mini paintings! I love them so much Helen, seeing your artist self emerge on paper. Wow, I’m seriously taken aback with how sophisticated they are. Mine would not look like that 😂

[@helencryer]

That is really kind - thank you!!

[@SewArtyAnna]

The top right turned out just as it needed to. Love them all!

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

It seems like you are exploring more colour options now that you have the new palettes. I enjoyed the second half of the book “Landscape in ink and coloured pencil” by Helen Hanson. I’m adapting her technique to my messier style and I’m enjoying it.

[@helencryer]

It's true - I am LOVING having all my paints in one place, and using all sorts of different ones now! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ChantelleArts]

this is wonderful, I have such fun experimenting ☺☺☺

[@helencryer]

Fun isn't it?!

[@Zoewhiteart7676]

They all came out lovely!

[@helencryer]

Thanks!

[@ladyamalthea85]

My dog got so confused where the new person was when you said "hello" 😂 I really love watching videos like this

[@helencryer]

Haha! Please give your dog a good scratch from me!

[@susananielsen8911]

Noticed your words about soft pastels and wanted to make a suggestion to go take a look at Felicity House and her art. She mixes watercolour with soft pastel on top, I just love her way of expressing her art.

[@helencryer]

Thank you, I will do!

[@JulieToye-gy6ij]

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[@beejayem42]

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