Season 1, Episode 2

1. Wet-on-Wet Technique

Helen shares a wet-on-wet technique to paint an array of ombre flowers by wetting the paper and using a damp brush to allow the colors to spread.

2. A Monochromatic Exercise

Helen demonstrates how to paint a monochromatic bundle of poppies by using hues of black to create dimension and layers on the paper.

3. Inspired by the Dutch Masters

Helen paints her own version of a Dutch master floral arrangement, using a dark background mixed with rich, deep colors.

4. Painting an Orchid With Ink

Helen reveals how to paint an orchid with ink. She encourages a slow pace, attention to detail, and patience through the creative process.

5. From Camera to Canvas

Helen shows how photography can be used to inspire a landscape portrait and creates a painting of a tranquil scene from a nature photograph.

6. Adding Texture With Gouache

Helen reveals how gouache can be used as a textural paint alternative and demonstrates the ways it differs from inks or watercolor paint.

1. Wet-on-Wet Technique

Helen shares a wet-on-wet technique to paint an array of ombre flowers by wetting the paper and using a damp brush to allow the colors to spread.

2. A Monochromatic Exercise

Helen demonstrates how to paint a monochromatic bundle of poppies by using hues of black to create dimension and layers on the paper.

3. Inspired by the Dutch Masters

Helen paints her own version of a Dutch master floral arrangement, using a dark background mixed with rich, deep colors.

4. Painting an Orchid With Ink

Helen reveals how to paint an orchid with ink. She encourages a slow pace, attention to detail, and patience through the creative process.

5. From Camera to Canvas

Helen shows how photography can be used to inspire a landscape portrait and creates a painting of a tranquil scene from a nature photograph.

6. Adding Texture With Gouache

Helen reveals how gouache can be used as a textural paint alternative and demonstrates the ways it differs from inks or watercolor paint.