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.

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In the Studio - Week 6

This week I am on the move as I pack up my French Studio and head back to the UK, taking in the lovely French medieval town of Fougeres on the way.

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In the French Studio: Week 5

This week has been a busy but brilliant week, with news of exhibitions and short listing for the VAA International Exhibition and Scholarship! Join me here for updates on my large abstract paintings in my French studio and successes of the week!

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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