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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

River's End, Hanalei

River's End, Haena

Sunny Cove

Lumahai

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June 21, 2009

New Friends!
I have a new gallery in Hanapepe representing my pastels on Kauai, the Puka Gallery. Located at the very beginning of historic Hanapepe, it's a delightful, spot to find a treasure. Drop by to say hello to Anna,owner of the Puka Gallery and Boutique, and tell her Helen sent you!
Our Women Artists of
Kauai first event at the Botanical Gardens in Poipu was a great success, we all made a few new friends and a lot of tried and true friends came by also.
Right now I'm getting ready for the Pauahi Tower plein aire show and hope I still have some left by July 11. Oh well, I'll just have to go out and paint some more!!
Sincerely, Helen

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Spring at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
January 1, 2009 - July 12, 2009
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Waipouli Plaza
A selection of nine pastels by Helen Turner, florals and landscapes on display next to the Foodland in Kapaa.All paintings are for sale.

Statewide Plein Air Exhibition
July 11, 2009 - September 9, 2009
Pauahi Tower,1001 Bishop Street, Honolulu
Paintings rendered on location in the field, or as the french say, "en plein aire", will be on display in Oahu's Pauahi Tower. I'll have my pastels of Kauai in this show.