PAINTING IN MY SKETCHBOOK AND LOOKING IN ART BOOKS

In this video I just wanted to share a little of what I have been up to in my art practice and sketchbooks recently. I wanted to show you some of the art books and artists I have been drawn to, as well as share some of the art materials I have been using…thank you so much for watching.
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[@michelemarchesani5139]

Honestly! Your enthusiasm is downright needed & appreciated. I always feel inspired and encouraged by your words & images. Much gratitude, Michele

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Wow, thank you! Michele that is a lovely thing to say. Thank you, thank you x

[@stellafalconer6715]

I’m a huge fan of Mary Fedden! She inspired me to look more closely at ordinary everyday objects around me rather than the great outdoors, as I’m definitely an indoors person. Thank you for your lovely videos, Helen; I am working my way through all of them to remind me how much I enjoy sketchbook work.❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh gosh how wonderful! Thank you for watching along and I wish you much sketchbook joy! X

[@lacamasprairie]

Your insight into your work and the artwork of others is like an inspired breath of fresh air!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Wow that’s such a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much x

[@thewritejohansen8054]

Your art is crazy and beautiful. I love the colors! Your black and white paintings are my favorite, no wait--the one with the blue and white chair, there are so many to enjoy! Thank you for sharing your work. Big brush was transformative!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Gosh how lovely you are. Thank you so much. And yes I often find if I’m feeling a bit tight that a larger brush instantly loosens up the painting! Xx

[@bonniemiller3587]

That was so funny Helen…because everything you said about the artists that inspired you is EXACTLY how I feel about your art!…and why I so look forward to your enthusiasm in your videos! Thank you so much. I’ve got stuck on making crocheted storage baskets at the minute but after watching this I want to try some painting too. So much I want to do. So little time.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Wonderful Bonnie. Aren't you a treasure. Thank you, thank you. We just have to follow our creative muse don't we... you are right there is never quite enough time to explore everything xx

[@MaryGadsby]

My thoughts exactly, Bonnie!

[@joanboyce6046]

Whenever I feel “down and out”, I open one of your videos and you brighten my day. You are so enthusiastic it makes me want to start painting.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

I'm so glad you enjoy them and what a lovely thing to say! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@janecrosbie]

Soooo glad to have discovered you, your Art & your KZbin channel. Thankyou so much for sharing your inspirations...you are a breath of fresh air!!! 🙌✨️🌿

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Wow Jane aren't you lovely Thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement. Thanks Helen x

[@fatoomgierdien110]

YOU ARE INSPIRING ME💐‼️👌 THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@susananielsen8911]

Thank you Helen for your contageous enthusiasm. Love your colourful sketches and paintings. Learnt about Feddens book through Sadie Hesters videos, and now your detailed show of her art makes me want her rather expensive book…when you are on the other side of brexit🤣

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh you are lovely. How about this instead 115 of her paintings in a slideshow...kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKrd4R3mdd7htU

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

I have Mary's (Fedden) book on my Amazon wishlist 😁 Sandi (Hester) mentioned the very one you featured Helen! I love her art too...some of her paintings are almost Surrealistic (Leonora Carrington?) or Georgia O'Keefe? Thank you Helen (yes I know this is more than a year late lol 🤭😄 better late than never eh?...

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Your Understanding of what you love about a painting , is Really so helpful to me. Your Color Balance on each of your Artpieces are so Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your love for Color and Insights into what makes a painting work. 💐You are an Amazing artist ‼️Toom@CapeTown

[@HelenWellsArtist]

You are so welcome and very kind. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@valeriebarnett7956]

If anyone needed cheering up they should come and visit you they would feel envigorated and renewed ... thank you for sharing.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

What a lovely thing to say Valerie. Thanks so much for your cheeriness. Helen xx

[@xxjones]

These new sketches are so joyful! I would love to have one , like the one behind you on the wall, the one with the chair and pink cushion. So lovely!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Glad you like them! You are lovely x

[@alkhemiegypt]

Love, love, love your bright and bold sketchbooks. And thanks for the heads up about acrylic gouache - I didn't even know that was a thing, but just what I've been looking for. 😃👍👍👍

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh thank you Jacqui how fabulous of you, yes it's a relatively new one on me too... Helen xx

[@lisaburda5490]

Thank you so much! I am a little bit stuck with sketchbooks at the moment and your video inspired some new ideas, including to take a look in some art books and try a larger substrate. Have a wonderful week!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Yay! Go Lisa..... love Helen x

[@brennakohlhase4194]

I just found you early this morning-you are absolutely lovely, generous and your artwork is just beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Blessings!❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Well that’s super duper enthusiastic! Thank you so much. You are very warmly welcomed to this colourful corner of the internet…x

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

That was so interesting, Helen, to see the art that inspired your own artistic expression. You're doing a great job with the new painterly direction.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you so much! You are very kind. xx

[@donnam6099]

Thank you so much, Helen … so interesting, helpful and encouraging and your work so beautiful 🤩

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you so much Donna for your lovey kindness. I really appreciate it. Helen x

[@wildlightarts]

I love your use of color and shape so much! Your work inspires me to create more! 🤩

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh wow aren't you lovely. thank you so much Helen x

[@majesea]

Helen, I just discovered your channel - love it instructive and so beautiful to see your lovely paintings ❤️

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thanks so much Maria 😊 and a very warm welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting xx

[@sibelxo7228]

Beautiful, Colorful and Inspiring 🤩 i wish i could paint like that lol ... thanks for sharing your Art 😊

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you so much. Thats so lovely x

[@kellymohr4186]

You are a very inspiring person, thank you for sharing!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

and you are a very nice person for saying that. thank you x

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

Really enjoyed this video Helen! It has sparked off so many ideas for me. Can't wait to get my paints out! 😄

[@HelenWellsArtist]

I'm so glad! That's just great. I hope you have a lovely time x

[@anniekok9276]

Yes...Matisse....inspirational as is van Gogh.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Yes lots of inspiration x

[@rikadehombreux4573]

Very inspiring video. Thank you so much! 😃

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much Rika. You are very kind x

[@ChelseaStPierre]

Heavenly……simply wonderful. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you Chelsea for your enthusiasm and cheerleading xx

[@MelodyMiroir]

Super inspiring as usual. I also have a book of Matisse : his collage period. It's trully amazing. My interior is pretty minimal. Black, white, empty spaces. I wonder how it can inspire me for my paintings. I have the wish to become a "real painter" (I only do art journaling for the moment) but I don't know where to start :) It's one thing to use materiel existing (collage) and another to face the blank page and have evertyhing to create from scratch :) If you have any advice for beginners like me, I'll take !! (and yes of course, I'm already binge watching all your videos :D )

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you Melody, I think i would say that plenty of excellent artists use collage in their work. I think finding your feet is about making a lot of art, and finding both subject matters and art making processes which inspire you. Perhaps maximalist interiors aren't your thing and minimalist monochromes are..good luck x

[@michelemarchesani5139]

I agree! Helen is the most inspiring and encouraging of artists! I wonder if you painted your own collage papers, just get some paint on paper, let them dry, then use your handpainted papers in your collage making? Best wishes, Michele

[@MelodyMiroir]

@@michelemarchesani5139 Yes yes !!! Of course. I already do that and I've began to do more of them. It's definitively a good idea :)

[@djdfr]

Thank you for this explanation about the different forms of gouache. I do think though that your "large" brush is more a medium size. 🙂

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Yes you're right it is, I possibly mispoke and shoulld have said larger...

[@thebellaluna]

I'm new to your channel and loving it! Thanks!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh gosh that's super nice of you, welcome and thank you for the kind enthusiasm. Love Helen x

[@DianeAndrada]

Hi Helen! I'm so glad I've found you! You are a delight and a joy....just like your artwork. Can you tell me what kind(s) of sketchbooks do you use?

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh thank you so much. Here's a video about the sketchbooks I use most frequently. But the extra large one I use here is a Daler Rowney A3 sketchbook... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqekkKBpirZgr68

[@KATIEKATEish]

Thanks and I will check out the artists mentioned

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh that’s great stuff. Thank you for watching Katie x

[@rikadehombreux4573]

💖💖💖

[@susanblack947]

Gorgeous, gorgeous paintings Helen and very inspiring for me. I have a question about your subject matter - are you working from a photo, real life or are the subjects (room vignettes and florals) from your imagination ? I get bogged down, always, with choosing WHAT to paint in my sketchbook.

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh thank you, that is so lovely of you. Sometimes I will work from a photo, or have something in front of me or just from my imagination. I do whatever is easiest in that moment... I try to make working in my sketchbook as easy as possible and remove any friction, so if I find i'm procrastinating I will just use a photo I have or repeat something I've done before. xx

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Matisse Matisse Matisse‼️👌❤️

[@debbieaxiak]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! What is the name of that lovely bright pink colour of gouache? So glad I found your channel!

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Oh that is so kind of you. So I think it’s called Fluorescent Opera Pink… it is super bright…I have the little box set and an extra bottle of the pink. Whenever I buy art material I’m always drawn to the pinkest of pinks! X

[@martinitang]

What sketchbook is this I can buy on Amazon?

[@HelenWellsArtist]

It’s a Daler Rowney A3 hardback 150gsm x

[@fatoomgierdien110]

I love your Bravery of Color‼️ Toom@CapeTown

[@HelenWellsArtist]

Thank you so much! I do LOVE colour x