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 Studio: Week 10
This week has been a busy week again in the studio. I have been out and about painting en plein air as well as painting my latest large abstract painting inspired by Kew Bridge in London, as well as a couple of Snowdrop paintings inspired by the Orchard at Les Gaigneres, my French studio.
In The Studio: Week 9
This week I am out and about in Brighton and London. A busy week exhibiting art work, then delivering large abstract paintings to The Old Cinema in Chiswick for sale, as well as working en plein air for my next abstract landscape inspired by Kew Bridge. Join me for a quick look at what I've been up to!
In the Studio: Week 8
This week I am in Brighton for The Cab Run 2 art exhibition, run by Do Not Obstruct Gallery. Join me as I prepare for the exhibition as well as delivering my large colourful abstract paintings and garden diptychs to the tunnels underneath Brighton Railway Station. The exhibition is full of contemporary art and a fabulous selection of artists
In the Studio - Week 7
Join me this week as I return to my studio in Cumbria, finish a landscape painting of the South Tyne river in the North Pennines, as well as adding a touch of magic to the home with some fairy doors.
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.
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!
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