HI! I'M HELEN

I rekindled my love of art and creativity in 2017 after leaving a happy 27 years in Local Government. Having an art career wasn't on the cards at the time, I was drawing and painting as a way to decompress and to help with what was going on, health wise, with my late 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. By 2022 I was focussing on personal growth and finding my style, until 2023, when my husband and I moved to the Philippines.

Now, back in the UK, I have re-opened my commission books for artworks of all kinds.

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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 by whatever catches my eye. I now specialise in realism with coloured pencils, but I am always trying new things, different 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 have been an Artist Ambassador for Derwent for 3 years, a position that enables me to continue to grow and experiment. In 2023 I was proud to be commissioned to create the artwork for their flagship product, 100 Inktense Pencils. I am also an award winning member of the International Guild of Realism. 

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

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I am based in Winchester, Hampshire, UK.

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

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