Oil Painting: Beginners Painting Apples Will Learn How to Paint Anything with Helen Van Wyk

Today, Helen is teaching you her favorite lesson. Why? Helen always wants you to ask why. If you can paint a really good apple, you can then use that apple-painting expertise in all the other subject matter you encounter. Why? Because an apple has shape, texture, shine, color, and tone. Listen for her story, at the start of the lesson, about the artist she studied under, Maximillian Roscoe.
Helen Van Wyk is quickly recognized by thousands of artists as the host of PBS's Welcome to my Studio television show. Helen took the time to teach us the principles and reasons behind painting each element in the progression of a work. Helen's sensibility in basic natural fundamentals taught us we can paint anything by employing these basics. Subject matter was a minor consequence to Helen. Using the basics, thousands of artists received the confidence to paint any type of subject.
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[@ritabykhovsky4175]

Thank you for the Appals. Excellent teaching and it is a joy to learn from Master.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Great to hear that you enjoyed this lesson. Thanks.

[@CraigsLister]

I had to do a little research about the 5 bumps on a red delicious apple being due to the flower. Results (from ChatGpt): The presence of the five bumps on a red delicious apple is indeed connected to the original five-petaled structure of the apple flower, reflecting the inherent symmetry and segmentation that starts in the flower and continues through to the mature fruit.

[@Toqueville2023]

Simple apples, yet this is one my favorites of Helen's videos. Constant helpful insights

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes...and she presents it very well. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@sleepyheadsleeps]

good video. I learnt a lot. will try painting apples.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Happy painting and apples are a great subject to learn.

[@SteveL2012]

Love this! Helen rocks!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes, she does...Painting a truly lifelike apple isn't just about accuracy-it's a deep dive into the nuances of technique and observation. It teaches valuable lessons that go beyond mere replication

[@Milania717]

Helen’s handling of the brush- is like no other- It is her signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors that makes her works stand out-

[@HelenVanWyk]

It is amazing to watch as she moves that brush in such an effortless manner and witness the spot-on results.

[@Toqueville2023]

that apple analogy is perfect comparison to portrait painting. very helpful to understand uniqueness of individuals

[@DivaJan]

Very good lesson. I mostly learned from the fantastic commentary she uses during the lesson. Her explanations are clear and insightful, providing me deeper understanding of the techniques. I think it's a difficult thing to lecture and paint at the same time, but wow, Helen always does it with ease. Her ability to seamlessly blend instruction with demonstration is truly impressive. She makes complex concepts accessible and inspires confidence. Overall, an exceptional teacher who elevates the learning experience.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Its great to hear you appreciate Helen's teaching style, especially her remarks while painting. Thank you for sharing, and your continued support is appreciated.

[@Toqueville2023]

curious though, Was Helen able to pick the apples out of the bag after painting them?

[@HelenVanWyk]

@Toqueville2023 - Well, in this particular lesson, she doesn't say. She's told that story before during other lessons, and if there's a definitive answer, this post will be updated.

[@RobertQuist-no8zh]

I am guilty of making the cast shadow the same color value as the subjects shadow. An Ah Hah moment. Thank you, Helen.

[@susankolpack7044]

Excellent instruction ‼️🍎 I have her books.📚

[@HelenVanWyk]

Agree. Helen lessons are very educational and her books are a great complement to her lessons.

[@cathyserafinowicz6374]

Love her,sorry she left us way too soon.💔

[@Milania717]

Thank you for posting/ thank you Helen -

[@user-ib1xi7ut9b]

Thankyou you are wonderful excellent technic love you xxxxx

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

Brillant! You're the apple of my eye, Helen. Wonderful, structured lesson...

[@HelenVanWyk]

Apologies for the late reply... Helen passed away many years ago so a personal response is not possible. I'm sure she would have deeply appreciated your kind post. I hope you're enjoying the other lessons... more to come.

[@joanamarques3225]

Amando tudo❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the lessons. Thank you for visiting. Que bom saber que está gostando das lições. Obrigado pela visita.

[@craft-o-matic399]

❤ Oh how I would love to find one of Helen's paintings to have in my home! She has such beautiful energy! I want a part of Helen in my home. ❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

@craft-o-matic399 Helen's work truly does captures her energy. While getting an original painting might be tough, you can still enjoy her art through her video lessons, they'll bring a part of Helen into your home.

[@janetwatkins1316]

I can’t get over how thick her paint is when she’s applying it. But the finished painting looks so smooth. I am so use to painting with acrylics and never tried oil.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for your comment. If you decide to try oil painting, you might enjoy the different experience it offers compared to acrylics, although there are concerns such as odor, slow drying time, toxicity, cleaning ...etc.

[@magdamartinez1737]

❤❤❤❤muchas gracias por cada video 🙏🙏🙏 bendiciones.

[@HelenVanWyk]

You're welcome, and thanks for visiting. Hope to see you again soon. De nada, y gracias por visitar. ¡Espero verte de nuevo pronto.

[@TrangTrang-ju9dg]

Your lession is wonderful❤ you r beautiful. I ve just subscribed!yahoo

[@mellisugahelenae]

🍎❤

[@marypartridge5154]

Just amazing. I never learned how to paint realistically and a lot of us painters dont even know how to do this and we went to art school. Paintings that sell today usually are not realistic and you look at Francis Bacon or Gerard Richter or Marlene Dumas and you are left thinking. Will I learn realism or will I do my own thing. Even if we learned this realism we have to consider who would buy them As the Chinese are flooding the market even in France with master copies. Yes what to do in art????

[@HelenVanWyk]

It's a difficult road to navigate, indeed. Wrestling with the complexities of artistic identity, market demands, and practical challenges is something many likely face. I'll pin your comment to the top for a while to encourage others to provide some insightful perspectives and points of view. Stay positive.

[@maggiemae6867]

Helen creates an apple in 5 strokes. It takes me one hour to paint a good apple. 😅

[@HelenVanWyk]

But isn't that the beauty of watching Helen's lessons...to learn the process and improve our technique. I'm 100% certain that with persistence, practice, and a willingness to make mistakes, you'll get to that 5-stroke apple. Thanks for posting. It is appreciated.

[@maggiemae6867]

@@HelenVanWyk oh absolutely. I hope I didn't come off as rude. Her lessons have taught me so much. Thank you 🙏

[@HelenVanWyk]

It never crossed my mind that you were being rude.The time you and others take to watch Helen's lessons and post comments is always appreciated and welcomed.

[@dinozavala2619]

how old is this video? Somebody knows?

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sadly, Helen died in 1994. She was a fantastic artist/teacher. The video quality is not up to current standards but her teachings remain as current as ever. Thanks for the support and please enjoy these remastered archived lessons from Helen. She really enjoyed teaching oil painting to her students.