Oil Painting: Technique for Painting Copper with Helen Van Wyk

[@craft-o-matic399]

Wonderful episode! Helen looks fantastic in that turtleneck sweater! In fact, it looks like she is wearing the same sweater in her self portrait? I adore her beautiful smile at the end. Just marvelous from start to finish! Thank you so much! Lisa

[@blessOTMA]

Thank you! I didn't notice that. Now it looks a mirror when they show it! 😂

[@harpersmythe658]

I noticed the portrait too

[@ritabykhovsky4175]

You make me feel happier when I see Helen teaching. Love and Blessings

[@HelenVanWyk]

Well, thank you very much for sharing your feelings. That means a lot.

[@sandrabiggin752]

Every brush stroke is the right one, no fussing just gets it right.❤❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

She did have an eye for accuracy when touching the canvas with the brush.

[@Shigatoxic]

I'm so glad these are being posted! Thank you so much! ❤

[@HelenVanWyk]

It's great to hear that Helen's lessons are appreciated. Thanks for your continued support.

[@blessOTMA]

Love that New Jersey accent ( where Helen grew up). Example: "imPORTANT." Helen is the best! Thank you!

[@artbykcappadona5166]

Much love Helen. Gone but not forgotten.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Really nice to hear. Thanks and enjoy.

[@noelinecumming4963]

Thanking you greatly , appreciated the lesson.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Really nice to hear that the lesson was helpful. Thanks.

[@ladym6738]

Such a good teacher. Enjoy her explanations was she illustrates.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen really does make learning enjoyable with her explanations and demo paintings. Thanks for your support.

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

She is so talented and so down to earth.

[@HelenVanWyk]

It's great that she brings that genuine, approachable vibe to her teachings.

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent explanations and techniques 😊

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for the kind words, it's appreciated. More lessons to come.

[@iomukulelov9620]

Beautiful painting and beautiful artist. ❤👍

[@HelenVanWyk]

Your kind words are appreciated. Thanks.

[@LauranneJ679]

The lessons make the books much more easier to understand.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Yes, others have mentioned that as well. It's good to hear you have the books to complement the video lessons.

[@marthacanady9441]

What a master.

[@vanniekerkjohannes5568]

Wow! She makes it look so easy it looks amazing 👌💕

[@davidc1878]

While describing what she is doing and why, making jokes, and telling stories all at the same time. And she is painting very quickly to fit the time constraints. That is a lot of talent and experience.

[@DivaJan]

​@@davidc1878Ditto

[@dimitrakonstantinidou3283]

As I am a left-handed artist too, you make sense to me! 😂 thank you for your lessons, they are to the point and thus great!!!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Sadly, Helen passed away in 1994 and cannot respond to you directly. It's interesting to note that Helen occasionally mentioned being in the company of left-handers like Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and even Sandy Koufax. I believe she admired Koufax for his legendary pitching aim, akin to the precision artists require with a brush.

[@dimitrakonstantinidou3283]

@@HelenVanWyk channel , thank you for taking the time to let me know. 🖤

[@e.m.tanner179]

Amazing teacher. Amazing artist.

[@jgmlive]

Love this lesson! Love her!

[@barbandsarge]

The prim & proper is priceless. She is a master of colour 😊

[@HelenVanWyk]

That's true... she had a knack for getting the mix right and knowing when to adjust it if it didn't look as expected.

[@enjaygaltee252]

I loved watching her!

[@a..c..2469]

I watch this channel and I don't even paint but she's so addictive😂 , she reminds me of someone famous but I can't figure it out

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen Van Wyk's teaching style and charisma have a way of captivating everyone, even those who don't paint. She had a unique ability to make art accessible and enjoyable. The way she connects with her audience is unique. If you do figure out who it is, reply to this post. Thanks for watching, your support is appreciated.

[@Piplup-sb7bd]

Very nice

[@thunderbirdsigns]

yes please the soup painting new sub and so in love with my new visit. cheers from calgary alberta Diana

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks for subscribing... more lessons to follow.

[@sylviapelekane8893]

My Father was left-handed and he would tell me that one would remain left handed until you committed your first sin. I am right-handed. Thank you for your instructions. Insightful.

[@belindared3389]

Nice 🎉🎉🎉

[@HelenVanWyk]

Thanks 🤗

[@valeriebassett8632]

She's wearing a "metal color " sweater, lol. She's a riot.

[@HelenVanWyk]

You have a good eye, my guess is you are a painter/artist. Enjoy the lessons!

[@maisaabdulrazek5700]

❤

[@MichaelCarter]

All with that one brush.

[@stevenlittle5954]

What paint, i wonder, does she draw with? Looks like black or dark paint off her palette, but doesn't seem to mix with or dirty subsequent colours.

[@HelenVanWyk]

Great question. Helen uses a dark color, black likely, thinned with turpentine (kinda like an ink) for the initial placements. This mix dries very quickly. Those crazy-looking placement lines are nearly dry by the time she starts working with the oils. Give it a try. Thank you for your support; it is appreciated.

[@stevenlittle5954]

Thank you for reply... whoever you are?!! :) I supposed it must be thinned oil paint, and thinking about it some drying time can be edited out of vids.

[@theofilikaterina1]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@curtiskaltenbach1629]

I bet you make fantastic soup too!!

[@HelenVanWyk]

Helen did finally admit in one of her last lessons that she doesn't know how to make soup. However, offering to teach soup making was her closing remark in almost all of her lessons.

[@germanagolzi6456]

sempre grande e picevole

[@HelenVanWyk]

"Thank you! It's wonderful to hear you find it great and enjoyable." "Grazie! È fantastico sentire che lo trovi grande e piacevole."

[@mosesmanaka8109]

Pronounced as Helen Fun Vake

[@kevinchopra9111]

I was told that being left handed was bad...lol

[@veselinpopovic9571]

Koliko pricas , boze sacuvaj !

[@HelenVanWyk]

"You actually hit upon why people love Helen so much. As Helen herself explains in one of lessons, "Just watching me do it is not really as beneficial as learning some basic principles. While I paint, and you watch how I do it, I'm going to tell you why I do it." Her ability to teach while painting is exactly what students want in a painting lesson. Students don’t want to just watch someone paint; they want to understand what the painter is doing and why. We appreciate your feedback and hope you find value in her approach!"