Oil Painting: Pewter & Advantages of Gray Tones with Helen Van Wyk

[@Shigatoxic]

Thank you so much for posting these! She was a wonderful teacher who is still teaching us lucky students ❤ I'm learning so much!

[@HelenVanWyk]

It's hard to believe these lessons are over 30 years old. Helen was indeed an accomplished artist and teacher, with a deep passion for both painting and teaching, as she often expressed in her commentary. Even after 30 years, her lessons remain current and relevant.

[@lisaharrison1031]

I am always pleased when a new video from Helen drops. I love her. I wish she was still with us.

[@craft-o-matic399]

I do too!

[@Shigatoxic]

Same!!❤

[@NexusRanG]

Thank you for bringing me back into Helen's studio. I'm a grateful fan and I consider myself a 'TV student' of hers from back in the early '90s. I loved watching her paint, she taught a lot and learned a lot. Wonderful memories... it's good to hear her voice and sense of humor again

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thank you for your kind words. It’s heartwarming to hear how much Helen's lessons meant to you and how they continue to inspire. We’re happy to bring her studio back to you and share those cherished memories. Her voice and sense of humor truly feel like reuniting with an old friend. Thanks for being such a dedicated fan.

[@muhlenstedt]

Excellent lesson on gray! I also love her sense of humor.Thank you for editing the video.❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for posting. Yes, Helen's analogies can sometimes lead to a chuckle or two. They go well with her teaching style. More lessons to come.

[@markbeutel3640]

Love Helen’s approach to painting. Her humor is awesome too. She’s amazing.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Very nice to hear you're enjoying Helen's lessons. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.

[@JoshAtkinson]

I love this channel and am truly grateful to you for uploading Helen's old videos. I learned how to paint from them more than twenty years ago on public access TV and never found better instruction. So, with my appreciation in mind, I do still have a little bit of feedback. Personally, I would prefer that we just get to see the episodes the way Helen left them, without the new edits. They were always lean and efficient, so it becomes a bit of a distraction. I certainly don't mean to offend. I'm beyond grateful to be able to see these again and can't thank you enough for your efforts. You're doing oil painters around the world a huge service.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Another lesson focused on portrait painting is scheduled for release at 11 AM EST today. Even if portraits aren't your focus, there are valuable techniques that apply to any subject. Helen's insights will be useful across the board. Enjoy! Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnO3kqCOqs93p8U

[@rosewater7136]

I'm very grateful for these videos. Thank you, I love watching Helen. I have all of her books. Rip Helen

[@HelenVanWyk]

Happy to bring Helen's lessons to you. The books complement the videos beautifully, and vice versa. Thanks for posting-it's much appreciated.

[@fanchon33france99]

Whouahhhh, c'est whouahhhh MAGNIFIQUE.Tres belle démonstration qui permet de comprendre toutes les nuances👏👏👏❤❤❤❤Merci Madame

[@HelenVanWyk]

I think Helen would have been thrilled to hear such enthusiastic feedback. Her teaching style makes art accessible and understandable, and it's wonderful to know her demonstrations continue to resonate. Thank you for your posting. Je pense qu'Helen aurait été ravie d'entendre des commentaires aussi enthousiastes. Son style d'enseignement rend l'art accessible et compréhensible, et c'est merveilleux de savoir que ses démonstrations continuent de trouver un écho. Merci pour votre message.

[@diytom3448]

Gorgeous painting. Helen had great skill n technique. So great to revisit this show through this channel

[@HelenVanWyk]

...and after only 25 minutes. When her brush hits the canvas it's amazing to see the accuracy of the stroke. As she said in the video, it's a demonstration and she'll fix the handle and shape later. Both sure look fine to me. Thanks for posting.

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

A great session thanks

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks, If you find the time, try viewing the lesson on brush techniques, if you haven't already. That lesson seems to be well liked by viewers. Thanks for posting.

[@juliamann9608]

Clear instruction every time! And so much fun to watch. Love these videos, with the great musical intro!

[@HelenVanWyk]

That music kind of lets you know to be prepared to learn something new or to be reminded of something you already know. Thanks for the comment and for supporting the channel. It's appreciated.

[@craft-o-matic399]

@HelenVanWyk Thank you so much! This was an unexpected treat! Lisa

[@HelenVanWyk]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the continued support.

[@craft-o-matic399]

@@HelenVanWyk Thank you!

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

Beautifully accomplished

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thank you, try Helen's other lessons, you might feel the same about them.

[@diannedidomizio52747]

❤🎨Love watching you again !!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Great to hear you enjoyed watching Helen again. There’s plenty more to come, so stay tuned for more of her lessons. Thanks for posting, it's appreciated.

[@vanniekerkjohannes5568]

Just Love this woman Helen 🌹

[@HelenVanWyk]

I must be getting blacked up on replies, I think I just replied to one of yours. Thanks for posting on this one too. Keep it up. Enjoy the other lessons.

[@pjjmsn]

Great lesson!

[@ramonhernandez2742]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for watching. Hope you're enjoying Helen's other lessons.

[@marthacanady9441]

What a master.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes, it's kind of amazing to see what she can do in 25 minutes. Thanks for posting, it's appreciated.

[@patriciozazzini8302]

Amazing artist and tracher.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes and it's easy to see she greatly enjoyed both. Enjoy the other lessons.

[@usetherightbrain.]

Omg-I so love this lady

[@HelenVanWyk]

You're not alone. Helen had a special way of connecting with people through her art and teaching. Her passion and warmth continue to inspire many. Thanks for posting...

[@Mark-wx7vp]

Thanks for the lesson 😁

[@HelenVanWyk]

More to come. Keep watching. Thanks.

[@Mark-wx7vp]

@@HelenVanWyk You're welcome 😁

[@luongdaophan3364]

She is best teacher,❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

Absolutely, and her guidance has made a lasting impact on so many. Thanks for watching. More to come.

[@stephanieashworth6317]

Peaches have fuzz, plums have bloom! Who knew?!?!?

[@HelenVanWyk]

Good ear. 01:18 Initially I thought I heard her say "to make the peach have fuzz and the plums have blue". But your right, now I hear "the plums have bloom". Gotta wonder what that means. Thanks for posting.

[@mysterymccarthy6851]

I love the purple she made from alizarin crimson and phthalo blue. I wonder what colours she used for the peaches? My best guess is naples yellow and cadmium red light. Did Helen mention using naples yellow in any other videos? Thank you for the video it was wonderful to watch.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Oh boy, I watched the peaches being painted at 09:17 and did not hear her mention any colors. I remember from other videos that she has Grumbacher Red on her palette. I don’t recall the other colors offhand, but I do know she has mentioned the colors on her palette in other lessons.

[@rosemarywilliams1052]

I am not intimidated by you. It's a honor to learn from you.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Nice to hear you're enjoying Helen's lessons.

[@joppakat]

I am learning so much! But I wonder, what decides your canvas angle?

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen died in 1994, so a direct response from her isn’t possible. However, we do have her video lessons and books to help answer questions like yours. Helen mentioned canvas position a few times during her lessons. Here’s one example that comes to mind: kzbin.infoTllTFUmJ1as?t=1711 It generally comes down to controlling light for clearer visibility while you work...reducing glare from light reflecting off the shiny oil paint. Thanks for the posting question. Lots more to learn from Helen so please explore the other lessons.

[@misadarelax1250]

Me too

[@Java42Mobile]

Out house to the moon? I never heard that saying. What does it mean? At 13:45

[@HelenVanWyk]

That saying goes along with another thing Helen says... "Accept an unfinished look". It means that there are stages or a process that must be followed to progress from a basic or primitive state ("outhouse") to a highly advanced one ("moon"). It seems Helen says things like this for effect. It's a way to shock you into remembering a concept.

[@markbeutel3640]

One step at a time.

[@kevinchopra9111]

Beige is a versatile color...

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes but I don't think Helen created a lesson on that particular color. Thanks for sharing.

[@gpcttech]

❤

[@iadanza]

😊

[@HelenVanWyk]

If memory serves you use CC subtitles and if so, I hope they were satisfactory.

[@ايمن-ح6خ9ج]

If the background on the right side is light and the left side is dark

[@HelenVanWyk]

Your comment seems truncated.

[@ايمن-ح6خ9ج]

@@HelenVanWyk I mean, if the lighting was on one side and the shadow on the other side, it would have been more beautiful, but you put the lighting in the middle.

[@ايمن-ح6خ9ج]

@@HelenVanWyk You put the shadow of the fruits on the left side, although the right side of the background has no light, but is a little dark.

[@ايمن-ح6خ9ج]

@@HelenVanWyk The lighting and shadow are opaque, especially in the background.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sadly, Helen passed away in 1994, so a direct response from her to your observation isn't possible. However, we do have her commentary to reference. She begins working on the background at 5:57 and starts to darken it at 6:59. Your observations seem valid and reflect an artistic preference that others might share. Helen's technique of brightening the background around the subject, in this case, the pewter mug, is seen in some of her other paintings. In other lessons, she does exactly what you observed, where one side of the background is lighter or darker than the other. Thanks for posting; it’s appreciated.

[@niloofarteymouri7567]

✨️🪄

[@samirsabri1672]

From my heart l wish Helen with us now..😢 l wish and pray to God to mercy and be her place in paradise🤲🤲💐

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thank you.

[@rosemarywilliams1052]

Please Please paint roses sometimes.❤🎉🎉🎉

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen featured flowers in many of her lessons. I remember one lesson in particular where she used roses. That lesson is queued for remastering and will be posted soon, so hang tight! Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Here is a lesson that contains roses. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6etoZaIi9eMf7s