Self portrait after gardening

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A lovely fresh portrait Helen.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Sun 13 Mar 17:49:54

A strong confident sketch Helen.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 13 Mar 19:56:38

This really looks good Helen!

Posted by Holger . on Sun 13 Mar 20:29:35

Well there's energy for you. Gardening and then a self portrait. Worked well full of life and vigour . Hope the gardens good as well .

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Mon 14 Mar 04:56:52

You look good after your gardening Helen, you should have seen me yesterday after my stint in the garden (perhaps not!)

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 14 Mar 07:15:03

Thanks for the very kind comments! I think the secret of getting this portrait on paper yesterday was that I was in a bit of a rush (so I didn't have time to tighten up) and my arms were very relaxed and mobile after a six-hour gardening stint. Today I cannot move them, of course!

Posted by Helen Melia on Mon 14 Mar 10:19:28

Hang on Studio Wall

13/03/2016

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Charcoal sketch

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Helen Melia

Self-taught, having started quite late in life! After a lifetime of doodling and drawing, and with my family nearly off my hands and now only working part-time, I took the plunge in early 2015 and went on an acrylics painting course in Italy. Since then I have been painting in every available…

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