Helen shares a wet-on-wet technique to paint an array of ombre flowers.
Helen demonstrates how to paint a monochromatic bundle of poppies.
Paint like a Dutch master as Helen reveals why this style was so popular. She shares color techniques for mixing a dark background with rich, deep hues to enhance the vibrancy of a floral arrangement.
Helen reveals how to paint an orchid with ink, encouraging a slow pace and attention to detail through the creative process. She invites you to be patient with subjects and to find excitement and awe in the small details.
Helen shows how photography can be used to inspire a landscape portrait and creates a painting of a tranquil scene from a nature photograph. She explains the beauty of using one artistic medium as inspiration for another.
Helen reveals how gouache can be used as a textural paint alternative. She demonstrates how its thicker nature creates a creamier texture with a more matte finish compared to inks or watercolor paint.
Helen works with gouache paint to recreate her favorite landscape photograph from a recent vacation to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She uses masking fluid and layers to create a multidimensional version of the Aspen trees she experienced.
Helen pulls inspiration from Betta fish as she uses an array of ink colors and water to create a blooming effect for the tail. She also implements a bleach splatter technique to give dimension to the piece.
Helen shifts her attention outside her studio to focus on insects, florals and butterflies that are local to the area. She pulls inspiration from the colors of the flowers and butterfly wings and uses pen and ink to capture the details of the insects.
Helen uses black paper and white ink to create layers of different seashell varieties, pulling inspiration from memories of her childhood visits to the beach.
Helen visits her potter friend, RJ, and is gifted a handmade ceramic vase. Helen decorates it with a landscape and florals before firing it in a kiln, and RJ explains the firing process and how the vase becomes waterproof.
Helen returns to her roots and paints a landscape of the studio space, including the lake that has inspired her since she arrived, and the varying foliage.
Helen paints an arrangement of roses using inks and watercolor.
Helen makes wrapping paper using craft paper, house paint and easy methods.
Helen uses gouache and playful techniques for a unique dahlia painting.
Helen uses gouache to paint a colorful landscape of Canadian tide pools.
Helen uses two-toned gouache paint to create a pattern of mushrooms.
Helen paints a garden landscape using acrylic and pastels.
Helen uses watercolor to paint a bird perched on branches with berries.
Helen paints ferns onto a lampshade to be used as home decor.
