From My Studio: Exploring Helen Alice Johnson’s Creative Process
Each week, Helen Alice Johnson takes inspiration from the natural world that surrounds her in Alston, Cumbria. Her paintings reflect the landscapes, gardens, and changing seasons, offering viewers a glimpse into the beauty of nature. In this blog, Helen shares the moments that spark her creativity, from a walk in the countryside to the sight of a flower blooming in her garden.
Week 30: The Oxfordshire Museum
The Oxfordshire Museum garden offers a contrast of informal planting, alongside more architectural plants and trees. The sculptures add another dimension, as does the enormous dinosaur trying but failing to hide in the undergrowth!
Week 22: In the Studio
Want 10% off original art work? Join me this week as I prepare for my solo exhibition at Hallbankgate Hub, Hallbankgate.
Week 29: Alston
Join me in Alston, the highest market town in England, as I show you around my garden and think about my next garden painting
Saturday in The Studio: Week 21
Join me this week as I show you the processes I go through with the commission for the triptych I am painting
Week 28: Nenthead
Join me this week in Nenthead, one of the highest villages in England, as I seek inspiration for my large abstract oil paintings.
Saturday in the Studio: Week 20
Join me this week in my art studio as I show you plans for a garden painting commission I am working on.
Week 27: Goring on Thames
Join me, Helen Alice Johnson as I explore the garden of David and Emma Bermingham and look for inspiration for my large original garden paintings
Saturday in the Studio: Week 19
Join me as I show you the progress on my Rydal Mount and Gardens painting, home of William Wordsworth in Cumbria
Week 26: Mayenne revisited
Ever wondered how an artist gets inspiration for abstract paintings? Join me in the Mayenne garden as I explain how I get ideas for my large abstract paintings