Thank you so much for sharing your work with us here at Local! It seems like your work has immediately struck a chord with our community as we're noticing customers are getting really up-close to the work and asking lots of questions.
Some of the questions revolve around the texture of the work. How did you discover and select this particular type of paper and paint?
I have been a traditional watercolor painter for many years. This particular work was inspired by the Asian papers that my daughter Linda brought home from one of her trips. This began my journey into abstract work. All of my family travel and bring me interesting papers and I purchase them in art stores.
You mentioned that you created this work during the darker days of COVID this past year. Did you set out on a path to communicate a particular theme OR did you just see where the day took you?
I have no end in mind when I begin a painting. I am interested in color, shapes and texture.
This isn't your first rodeo :) as you've been painting for some time. How and where did you get started and what was the turning point for your particular lens in this discipline?
I usually start with a loose watercolor under painting and from there I tear and apply the papers in layers until I am happy with the result. For me, this is very meditative. I love watching what evolves.
We have so many aspiring water colorists that visit the shop. What advice would you share that will help them find their own particular style?
I can suggest they keep experimenting…keep open minded and try to be free. You never know what can happen and that’s the fun of it. Hope this answers your questions and thanks again. I am pleased that people are interested in the work.
See more about Helen here: Helen Greenberg Video Short