HI! I'M HELEN

I rekindled my love of art and creativity in 2017 after leaving a successful and happy career in Local Government. A full-blown career wasn't on the cards at that time, I was using art as a way to decompress, and draw focus away from what was going on, health wise, with my husband.

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Fast forward to 2019 and I'm in love with drawing again. I'm doing commissions, honing my skills and really enjoying myself. I continued to experiment and try all kinds of styles and even won some international awards along the way.

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My work is always colourful, mostly unusual and often complex. I don't have a theme, preferring to be completely intuitive and free to feel inspired. I now specialise in realism with coloured pencils, but am always trying new things, styles and mediums.  I write a semi-regular blog where I discuss ideas and topics that excite me, and a light-hearted monthly newsletter where I can connect with people who are interested in my work.

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I am proud to be an Artist Ambassador for Derwent, a position that enables me to continue to grow. I am also an award winning member of the International Guild of Realism. 

I love being part of the online artist community, and always try to encourage others in their exploration of art. I am now passing on my knowledge via teaching workshops, tutorials and 1:1s. I do LIVE videos and have a fledgling YouTube channel too.

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I am based in Winchester, Hampshire but am living in Cebu, Philippines at the moment.

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Any questions, or if you'd like to make contact, please do.

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