Art in Bloom with Helen Dealtry(2021–)

Wet-on-Wet Technique

Helen shares a wet-on-wet technique to paint an array of ombre flowers.

A Monochromatic Excercise

Inspired by the Dutch Masters

Painting on Orchid With Ink

From Camera to Canvas

Landscapes with Gouache

Helen works with gouache paint to recreate her favorite landscape photograph from a recent vacation to Steamboat Springs Colorado. She uses masking fluid and layers to create a multidimensional version of the Aspen trees she experienced.

Painting a Betta Fish with Ink

Florals with Ink

Monochromatic Seashells

Helen uses black paper and white ink to create layers of different seashell varieties pulling inspiration from memories of her childhood visits to the beach.

Painting a Ceramic Vase

Helen visits her potter friend RJ and is gifted a handmade ceramic vase. Helen decorates it with a landscape and florals before firing it in a kiln and RJ explains the firing process and how the vase becomes waterproof.

Roses With Watercolor

Helen paints an arrangement of roses using inks and watercolor.

Summer Harvest Still Life

Helen makes wrapping paper using craft paper, house paint and easy methods.

Holiday Wrapping Papers

Helen uses watercolor to paint a scene from her home pond.

Dahlias in Glass Bottles

Helen uses gouache and playful techniques for a unique dahlia painting.

Canadian Landscape in Gouache

Helen uses gouache to paint a colorful landscape of Canadian tide pools.

Mushrooms in Gouache

Helen uses two-toned gouache paint to create a pattern of mushrooms.

Landscape of Peter's Garden

Helen paints a garden landscape using acrylic and pastels.

Bird and Berries

Helen uses watercolor to paint a bird perched on branches with berries.

Painting Ferns on a Lampshade

Helen paints ferns onto a lampshade to be used as home decor.