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Ideas. Inspiration. A little creative mischief.

If you’re drawn to abstract and semi-abstract art, sketchbooks, colour and a little art-related mischief, this is your corner of the internet.

Here you’ll find stories, videos, inspiration, art making advice and small creative nudges to help you create art that feels exciting to you.

Helen Wells 31/03/2024 Helen Wells 31/03/2024

I share three art books which take you inside renowned artist’s sketchbooks and share a little about my new still life class…

Helen Wells 19/03/2024 Helen Wells 19/03/2024

Learn how to make a simple concertina book which can be turned into a more regular sketchbook with a little glue…

Helen Wells 04/03/2024 Helen Wells 04/03/2024

Tracing how my sketchbooks influence my paintings and sharing some favourite art books…

Helen Wells 19/02/2024 Helen Wells 19/02/2024

A tour through my mixed media sketchbook and a speedy art demo using Indian ink

Helen Wells 30/01/2024 Helen Wells 30/01/2024

A practical tutorial about painting abstract pages inspired by shapes…

Helen Wells 15/01/2024 Helen Wells 15/01/2024

Painting is often like setting off on an adventure with no idea of the destination