Helen shares a wet-on-wet technique to paint an array of ombre flowers by wetting the paper and using a damp brush to allow the colours to spread and bloom.
Helen demonstrates how to paint a monochromatic bundle of poppies by using hues of black to create dimension and structure to the flowers on the paper.
Helen paints her own version of a Dutch master floral arrangement. She mixes a dark background with deep hues to enhance the vibrancy of the flowers.
Helen Dealtry reveals how to paint an orchid with ink. She encourages a slow pace, attention to detail, and patience through the creative process.
Helen 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 and demonstrates how its thicker nature differs from inks or watercolour paint.
Helen Dealtry
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