Brown, Helen
Artist Statement
I enjoy the spontaneity of watercolor. When considering subjects to paint, I am attracted to those with interesting perspective, dramatic light and elements that are meaningful to me personally. Patterns and unique shapes are particularly interesting to me.I often use a pouring technique to achieve unified, balanced color and richness in my paintings. Much like the batik process, I pour luminous washes over wet paper, allow it to dry and then apply a resist product (rubber latex) in the areas where I don’t want any more paint to flow. This process continues until I have applied at least eight layers of thin color. In the end, the resist product is removed, revealing harmonious paintings with a unique quality about them. (Helen is a former French language instructor turned artist. She teaches watercolor painting, assists renowned artists at Art in the Mountains workshops and is a member of the High Desert Art League, Arts Central and the Watercolor Society of Oregon).
About Helen Brown
Central Oregon watercolorist and designer, Helen Brown, earned a Master of Arts Degree and spent 15 years teaching French in the US and Australia. Now an outdoor enthusiast with an art-focused life, Helen has an active lifestyle and paints prolifically. Her painting subjects range from landscapes to still life, all with intense color not usually associated with watercolor. Helen has studied with many renowned artists including Charles Reid, Jean Grastorf, Bert Dodson, and Ted Nuttal. With numerous works accepted in juried shows, Helen was recently recognized for a “People’s Choice” award and an Achievement Award at the Watercolor Society of Oregon annual exhibits.
Helen is a member of the High Desert Art League, the Watercolor Society of Oregon, and has qualified for signature membership in the Northwest Watercolor Society.
Artist Code: HB
