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.

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From New York to Alston Moor

A week of galleries in New York to sketchbook work on Alston Moor. The life of an artist is nothing if not varied! I visit the Whitney Museum of American Art as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art not to mention Central Park in all its glory! And then back to my studio in Alston and a beautiful stormy morning on Alston Moor. I also mention at the very end my Online painting classes Painting the Spring Landscape, which starts on March 4th.

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