Helen's Favorite Lesson - Apples

[@KLeonardM]

OH my goodness 67 years old and never heard of this treasure of a woman...I love her and this tutorial. New sub about to go through all Helen's paintings....

[@HelenVanWyk]

Great to hear you're enjoying Helen's painting lessons. More will be added.

[@supertrucker99]

Me too im 59😢just found her today...been painting badly for one year ....im a rookie. I play guitar 🎸 mostly.

[@buschovski1]

@@supertrucker99im 54 and just found her. Shes just great

[@Jason-pq5mq]

lol I can’t believe I’m the youngest in the 40’s

[@stevenlittle5954]

Another old fart here! And another new Helen convert! :))

[@scottkb2000]

I learned more from this lady than any other artist when I started painting!!! What a pleasure to watch this 20+ years later

[@bones.family]

I absolutely adored Helen! I went to one of her workshops and she really was a great teacher. I bought the book she wrote and it was great. I can’t believe it was 25 years ago

[@Shigatoxic]

If you posted all of her videos, you'd make so many artists who are inspired by Helen very happy :)

[@paulashford4155]

Best of the TV painters and much more than that. She was so smart!!

[@DivaJan]

I would add best of teachers. No one presented art instruction like Helen. It was an unfulfilled dream of mine to attend one of her classes.

[@eirenmist12]

When I was just a little girl, Helen started on my path as an artist because what she was doing intrigued me and fascinated me. Her enthusiasm and energy inspired me. Somehow for me and in me, she connected painting with Joy.

[@lindacamarata3592]

I watched Helen early in my life as an adult ..I love her joy, enthusiasm, and great teaching skills

[@shawnawhite8318]

I'm thrilled to have access to Helen's lessons. I never saw the original airings, but she's such a lovely teacher. 🥰

[@TracyFigueroa-v8s]

I truly enjoy watching you and listening to you. You’re marvelous,and inspiring! The first video I watched of you was the way you believed the old masters had probably painted to save on their colors. I just thought that was absolutely brilliant!! I understand glazing now! I used to just paint large smooth granite rocks with acrylic paint and got many compliments. Even though they happened to turn out quite good they were still on a rock. After losing my left hand to multiple sclerosis,just the feeling ,I had to give up all of my hobbies and money makers such as jewelry and miniature clay pieces and other crafts that took both hands. So I decided to start watercoloring. I realized how different that medium was to acrylics real fast!! It took a while to use the light of the canvas and go from there. I’ve achieved some decent greeting cards, but not large pieces. I recently got attracted to gel printing so I had to purchase more acrylic paints for my printing. Then I say “ColorByFeliks” on KZbin and saw a painting (acrylic) that I was just itching to paint . Do now I’m being drawn back into acrylics. Acrylics are what you are using correct? Not oil? I’ve never tried oil. Do you have videos on oil painting? I want to thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom!! His bless you. BTW, what’s Gertrude’s last name as me? If you don’t mind. If you would rather not I understand. Have a wonderful evening, morning, afternoon or what ever time of day it is you way. Do I hear a New your accent? I used to live in the south shore of Long Island but had to relocate to my home land . Ventura Ca. I live in Taft Ca. Now. Nog the best place we’d to live , but it’s home. I’m 58 and my 84 yr. Old mom takes care of me . 😊 she loves my painting, but she is biased. Thank goodness her husband used to be an acrylic and oil paint instructor ! My most recent painting got his best response yet!! It was in acrylic though!! When I do a piece In watercolor that gets great reviews then I can start selling my paintings. I’m so sorry, this is supposed to be about you!!! You’re beautiful and fun to spend time with via TV. PS I NOTICED A SPARKLY SHINE IN THe PAINTING OF THE APPLES. Is it just the water making it look sparkly?

[@HelenVanWyk]

First of all, thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately, Helen passed away in 1994 and cannot answer you directly. However, the glazing technique Helen demonstrated is done using thinned oil paint over a dried acrylic underpainting. The majority of Helen's lessons will be done using oil paints and the apples are being painted with oil paints, so the shine you observed is from the glossy, wet oil. Thanks again and keep exploring and enjoying your painting journey!

[@WhatsDaveUpTo]

Amazing! Thank you Helen. Rest in Peace.

[@velvetbees]

Helen has had a huge effect on my art self education beyond what I learned in college. Thank you for posting this.

[@deniseracine6788]

Thank you for posting. This lady is sorely missed.

[@lindacamarata3592]

I do miss her

[@Deadeye901]

Thanks for posting these.

[@christinegalysh7433]

Thank you for posting Helen Van Wyk videos. Hope more are posted. Thank you so much. Will watch as many as possible. All the best.

[@HelenVanWyk]

More to come. Her teachings are too valuable to be lost to time. Keep watching and learning. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.

[@brandearnofineart]

She was the best by far...and a true serious artist. I learned so much from her in the early 1990's.

[@ladym6738]

Watched her every week. Loved her chirpy personality. She did have a method folks easily relate to, and, if they are astute, they will learn something. Was so sad watching her lasts vids. They were hard on her. Thanks for the posts.

[@vanniekerkjohannes5568]

I just discovered this most amazing teacher! and now she's gone! ❤

[@andocideslemos3944]

Além de ser uma pintora muito talentosa, é uma mulher muito bonita.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sim. Muito verdadeiro. Obrigado pela visita e pelo apoio. espero que você esteja gostando das aulas de Helen.

[@ritabykhovsky4175]

Thank you for the great gift of learning painting from Helen. Blessings

[@marypartridge5154]

This lady is just amazing and the way she teaches is so straightforward just magic

[@sylviamacallister657]

I learned so much from all her books! Still learning from them!

[@emryborge7027]

Love these videos. Would love to see that lesson on edges she’s talking about at the end❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

I'll certainly hunt for that particular video and post when located.

[@HelenVanWyk]

@emryborge7027 The lesson you are referring is called "The Founder of the Lost Line" and you can view it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX2nZYelqdWKgs0si=h4CZJF0ZtAUwx15b

[@lavadahaga5886]

I love watching Helen paint 🎨❤❤❤

[@marcarturi2137]

What a great teacher! Thank you Mrs. VanWyk! You just gained a subscriber.

[@mS-iz9np]

very beautiful thank you

[@mS-iz9np]

I love your classes even in the universities they dont teach like you very good really appreciate you

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thank you for your kind words and support! It's great to hear that you're finding Helen's lessons so valuable. She had a unique way of breaking things down for her students. Stay tuned for more of her lessons...enjoying the journey...

[@carolinec6595]

I loved Helen.

[@jessicamorales2555]

She knew her business too well❤

[@wolflahti412]

"Do not paint an apple, paint THE apple." -Henri Matisse

[@gpcttech]

Love her videos!!

[@supertrucker99]

Thank you!!!

[@JuliaRadebe-v9x]

I don't want this one. But is so nice ❤🎉

[@HelenVanWyk]

Understood. There are many other lessons to choose from..I hope you find one that fits your needs.

[@marioforieri8529]

What a woman

[@johnnyrabenold6133]

“…and also, an apple would like to be in a nice situation.”

[@HelenVanWyk]

Right? ...and why not... Helen has some unique ways of saying things.

[@Bright-It]

Make sense ... apples are green before the fruits turn red.

[@Lynn.Panadero4242]

17:07 there are 5 sections to every Apple. Slice one horizontally to see a five sided star design.

[@frankclarkjr6369]

Yes ma'am, is you bridge stick attached to your pallet ?

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sadly, Helen died many years ago so a personal response from her is not possible. However, the mahlstick is not attached. It is just a long round wooden stick Helen uses to steady her hand when painting delicate details. Thanks for the question and please enjoy Helen's other lessons. BTW, here is a quick video on how to use the mahlstick. kzbin.infoL8xitFMBC0g?si=MjqHXCz0ru_NyDSD

[@frankclarkjr6369]

@@HelenVanWyk oh my gosh I'm so sorry, thank you very much for your getting back to me ❤️

[@jonron4729]

👍👍👍

[@samirsabri1672]

Good evening Master Helen🌹what color you use in all your lesson acrylic color or oil color❓❓thank you 🙏🌹

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sad to say, Helen died in 1994, so she cannot answer you directly. She was a fantastic artist and teacher. In the vast majority of her lessons, Helen used oil paint. She did use acrylic in many of her underpaintings and usually mentioned its use at the start of the lesson, if applicable. Thanks for your question and support.

[@samirsabri1672]

Iam arabic person…my languge is very weak and bad…but l realy shock and sad to the news …lam so sorry 😔💔💔💔

[@HelenVanWyk]

نحن جميعا نفتقد هيلين. لقد أحببت التدريس وسيكون من دواعي سرورها أن تعرف أن عملها مدى الحياة مستمر. يواصل الطلاب الجدد التعلم من دروسها. شكرًا لدعمكم، واستمتعوا بالرسم!

[@samirsabri1672]

@@HelenVanWyk صباح الخير🌹 الله يرحمها ويتغمدها برحمته ويجعل مقرها الجنة ان شاءالله 🤲 آمين آمين يارب العالمين…🤲💐

[@ManushriAnand]

What's the stick she holds in her right hand popping out of the pallette?

[@HelenVanWyk]

@ManushriAnand - Hello and welcome. It's called a mahl stick, also known as a mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details. She places it on the edge of the canvas or easel and rests her brush-hand on it.

[@Jason-pq5mq]

Interesting to see another Bob Ross, an artist that can teach with a wonderful personality. Where’s she been hiding all these years?

[@chantalfernandez2217]

Bonjour dommage, certaines vidéos ne sont pas traduites en français, cependant j’aime beaucoup ses cours, ses élèves ont eu beaucoup de chance de croiser cette artiste. Merci

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thank you for your comment and it’s great to hear that you enjoy Helen’s lessons. All videos should be translated into French, so when you find one that is not, just let us know in a comment and French translation will be added. Thanks for supporting the channel-much appreciated! Merci pour votre commentaire, c'est formidable d'entendre que vous appréciez les cours de Helen. Toutes les vidéos devraient être traduites en français, donc si vous en trouvez une qui ne l'est pas, faites-le nous savoir dans un commentaire et nous ajouterons la traduction en français. Merci de soutenir la chaîne-c'est très apprécié !

[@chantalfernandez2217]

@@HelenVanWyk très élégant votre réponse, je vous remercie pour la considération que vous manifestez envers vos abonnés. Cordialement

[@HelenVanWyk]

@chantalfernandez2217 This video now has French translation (plus all the other languages that were missing). Please enjoy this lesson and all of Helen's lessons and as I said before, please let me know if you find a video with missing French CC subtitles or French transcript. Thanks for supporting the channel, it's very much appreciated. @chantalfernandez2217 Cette vidéo dispose désormais d'une traduction en français (ainsi que toutes les autres langues qui manquaient). Profitez de cette leçon et de toutes les leçons de Helen, et comme je l'ai dit auparavant, faites-le moi savoir si vous trouvez une vidéo avec des sous-titres ou une transcription française manquants. Merci de soutenir la chaîne, c'est grandement apprécié.

[@josephd15]

This takes me back to snow days and watching PBS all day. What is the stick she is holding?

[@HelenVanWyk]

It's called a mahl stick, also known as a mahlstick. Helen uses it to steady her brush hand while painting finer details.

[@w2713316]

@@HelenVanWykI

[@Phoyographer]

Halen, enter Islam and success

[@rogerdestre9980]

Is this beautiful lady still painting and making videos? I sure hope so.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Unfortunately, Helen passed away in 1994. While she’s no longer able to create new videos, her legacy lives on through her existing work. We’re dedicated to preserving and sharing her valuable lessons, so her artistry and teachings continue to inspire and educate. We hope you find joy and inspiration in her videos. Many more lessons to come.