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.
Cow Green Reservoir and Kirkcudbright
This week I finished one painting and got well on with two more. Using a pattern inspired by stained glass at Chartres Cathedral as an underpainting, I then paint over the top to create a landscape inspired by Jock Bay in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. This large oil painting on canvas is the same size as the one I finished which is inspired by Cow Green Reservoir in Teasdale. This also uses geometric pattern first as an underpainting and then showing through the final painting.