Art full of colour and pattern. Sketchbooks with soul. Permission to play.
Welcome to the beautifully imperfect world of art making. I’m Helen Wells, artist, teacher, and firm believer that your quirks belong in your art.
Here you'll find nurturing online classes, original paintings and a little joy-soaked inspiration for your own creative practice.
Online classes to spark joy, not pressure
Join thousands of students who’ve taken these self-paced courses to reconnect with their creativity and themselves. Inside, you’ll find guidance that builds skill, mindset support that softens doubt and a space to explore in a way that feels good to you. You’ll leave with new skills, fresh perspectives and the quiet thrill of making art you love.
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Explore my shop for one-of-a-kind paintings full of colour, layers and expressive mark-making, perfect for bringing joy and warmth into your home.
Ideas. Inspiration. A little creative mischief.
If you’re drawn to abstract and semi-abstract art, sketchbooks, colour and a little creative mischief this is your corner of the internet.
In my blog you’ll find stories, videos, inspiration, and gentle nudges to help you create art that feels like you.
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