Helen Alice Johnson Artist in The Studio

This week I finished one painting ‪@helenalicejohnsonartist‬ and got well on with two more. Using a pattern inspired by Chartres Cathedral stained glass as an underpainting, I then paint over the top to create a landscape inspired by Jock Bay in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. This large oil painting on canvas is the same size as the one I finished which is inspired by Cow Green Reservoir in Teasdale. This also uses geometric pattern first as an underpainting and then showing through the final painting.

[@cs1291]

Your process is so interesting. Watching you paint is really enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@cat-annechats5362]

I love your work. The patterns under your paintings are so interesting.

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Thank you so much! Are you based in the UK? I have several exhibitions going on.

[@cat-annechats5362]

@@helenalicejohnsonartist Thank you for the invitation. I am in Ohio in USA. Or i'd sure try to come~!

[@petertaylor2502]

That is an lot of work on the under painting, are you using acrylics?

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Hi Peter, I use acrylic and oil. Usually acrylic for the underpainting then oil on top, but sometimes I use oil on the underpainting too.

[@petertaylor2502]

@@helenalicejohnsonartist Me too, I like Alkyd fast drying oils. Peter

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Never tried them. I use Liquin to speed the drying time

[@petertaylor2502]

Are you into archery?

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Hilarious that you’ve spotted that🤣 Just started and I love it!

[@petertaylor2502]

@@helenalicejohnsonartist Wonderful sport, I have done field archery for over 20 years. This involves shooting at targets set in a woodland setting at unknown distances, going round in groups of four usually. Great fun. All the best Peter

[@helenalicejohnsonartist]

Sounds like great fun. I might need to improve my aim before involving others though- it could end in disaster 🤣