The Focal Point: The Star of Every Picture by Helen Van Wyk

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Helen demonstrates the significance of a painting's focal point through a composition featuring a pewter mug and books. The lesson begins with the strategic placement of the subjects on the canvas. Helen then proceeds to paint, initially using a brush, and subsequently showcases the use of a palette knife to accentuate the highlights on the books.

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コメント (20)

@samstewart9249 12日前

I have a question, where does the rule come from that there can only be one focal point? Who makes up these rules anyway? Sorry had to add an additional question.
@jgmlive 21日前

She is a master. Please put her all her classes on YouTube, so new generations can learn from her. Thank you!
@sheilahorton6396 21日前

Helen Van Wyk is the best teacher I have ever seen. So happy to see her again .
@ritabykhovsky4175 28日前

Exquisite, talented woman. Forever alive. Thank you, Helen. We love you and learn from you.
@williambrooks6629 28日前

Thank you for putting up these videos of Helen VanWyk. Back in the day I had a set of VHS tapes. Her commentary is complemented by her brushes. The little jewels of wisdom are worth memorising. "The first thing you see is the last thing you paint", is burned into my memory.
@artmonkey22 28日前

Growing up I watched this Lady do these painting demos and explain/teach art on PBS, she was my introduction to painting/ art theory. Glad to of found her on you tube.
@CraigsLister 1ヶ月前

Another top notch lesson by this talented artist/teacher.
@craft-o-matic399 28日前

Helen, your are an amazing woman, and you live once again on the internet with the addition of new episodes of "Welcome To My Studio" uploads being released regularly. You are an incredible artist, teacher, friend and even entertainer; you are so kind and gracious to everyone! Thank you! I will definitely be watching! What a smile at the very end of this episode!
@MidgeACE 7日前

It is such a joy to see this lady painting in real-time. Bought her books many years ago from a second hand book store and are some of my most treasured art books. Such a fantastic teacher ❤️ 👏 Thanks for sharing these 😊
@DQ_ArtGroupie 28日前

This show was one of my staple art instruction shows on my local PBS affiliate on Saturdays afternoons. As I recall, it was Bob Ross, Brenda Harris, at least one other artist, and Helen Van Wyk, whose projects were always multi-week masterpieces, who laid out principles of art in relatable terms like she did here with balance, and who was always threatening to teach us how to make soup in an upcoming episode.
@susansouthern6704 21日前

I wish I had discovered her before she passed..her attitude was so refreshing
@marthacanady9441 28日前

Just a master.
@AutumnSieminski 9日前

Yes. “Ditto “😀
@theofilikaterina1 14日前

Μπράβο! Χαιρετισμούς από Αθήνα, Ελλάδα💗
@rdmyplasticart8481 28日前

Ahora esta pintando nuestro cielo ❤
@abdellatifelouazzani3505 14日前

شكرا جزيلا على الشرح المبسط حفظك الله.
@laurawhigham8492 21日前

Who is the still-life master she mentioned? I’ve searched for “Jardín still-life“ no luck yet.
@MrSilva960 21日前

Have a post about painting fabrics ?
@59jaguar 14日前

The two blue books are monotonous. Should have changed color of one of them.