The pure joy of creating a piece of art from a blank sheet of paper is my passion, and I hope you will enjoy these pastels as much as I did when painting them.
I am a seeker of the peaceful moment, an unspoiled sandy beach, a quiet walk in the woods. The closer look at a beautiful bloom inspires me to translate the folding shades of color, to stop time forever, on paper. The pastel medium is an immediate pleasure to an impulsive artist.
I am an ex-New Yorker who moved to Kauai in the early 80's, with my camera, flute and oil box, unsure of my future but ready for a change. Since then I’ve had a family, played many gigs, and discovered pastels! I belong to several Pastel societies and art guilds, exhibit in juried shows and paint "en plein air" as much as I can. The pursuit of excellence in pastel is a continuing journey that I would like to share with you.
Latest Paintings
February 20, 2024
New Galleries!
I have two new galleries to exhibit my pastels and oils on the south side of Kauai in Poipu.
Martin and MacArthur Galleries have contracted me to show my works in the Grand Hyatt and The Shops at Kukuiula. I am very excited to be the only Kauai artist in the Galleries, painting the island as I see it, with a long time residents viewpoint.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Annual show, Beauty of Pastels is jurying now for an April show at the Downtown Art Center.
Pastel Society of the West Coast is jurying now for the online Members Only Show.
I will post any additional information when i receive it.
Meanwhile, I am still teaching, doing plein air painting and creating work in my Waimea Studio, come and visit!
Sincerely,
Helen
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Pastel Society of the West Coast Members Online show
» Mar. 15, 2024 - Apr. 15, 2024
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New Galleries!
I have two new galleries to exhibit my pastels and oils on the south side of Kauai in Poipu.
Martin and MacArthur Galleries have contracted me to show my works in the Grand Hyatt and The Shops at Kukuiula. I am very excited to be the only Kauai artist in the Galleries, painting the island as I see it, with a long time residents viewpoint.
Pastel Artists of Hawaii Annual show, Beauty of Pastels is jurying now for an April show at the Downtown Art Center.
Pastel Society of the West Coast is jurying now for the online Members Only Show.
I will post any additional information when i receive it.
Meanwhile, I am still teaching, doing plein air painting and creating work in my Waimea Studio, come and visit!
Sincerely,
Helen
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Pastel Society of the West Coast Members Online show
» Mar. 15, 2024 - Apr. 15, 2024
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