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.
In the French Studio: Week 4
I’ve been a bit distracted this week with pen and ink work as well as furniture painting! Join me to see what I’ve been up to and what’s planned for this week with my large abstract paintings based on en plein air work in Northern France
In the French Studio - Week 3 2023
This week I go and about ´en plein air’ in Northern France, seeking inspiration for my large abstract paintings based on rivers and the relationship between people and nature. The temperature is around 0 degrees, but I am living the dream!
In the French Studio Week 2 2023
Join me in my French studio this week as I think about more large abstract paintings based on my 2023 river series
In The Cumbrian Studio
Join me for a new year of paintings. Focussing on large abstract oil paintings based on rivers - the river Thames and river Seine mainly. This week I show you some of the paintings on the go in my Cumbrian studio.
Week 42: The last Studio of 2022
Join me one last time in 2022 for a final look at what I’ve been up to in my studio, and what I might be up to for 2023.
Week 52: Nature’s Garden
The last garden video of the year and a winter walk in the beautiful North Pennines. Join me in this winter wonderland along the South Tyne in Alston, Cumbria
Week 41: In the Studio
Join me this Christmas Eve in my studio in Alston, Cumbria as I keep you up to date with my large abstract oil painting ’The Crossing’ for my 2023 Rivers series
Week 51: My Parents’ Garden
A snowy garden in Cumbria. Join me here for a winter stroll around this private garden belonging to my parents in the highest market town of Alston in the North Pennines, Cumbria.
In the Studio: Week 40
This week I show you progress on my new large abstract painting based on Rivers, from initial sketches to priming the canvas to where it is currently.