helen edwards artist www.helenedwards.com
Based in Melbourne, Australia Helen Edwards paints in oils, acrylics and pastel. Her works reflect her central belief that nature and people are at their best when in harmony with each other. A contemporary impressionist she is most inspired by the atmospheric effects of light as she seeks to express and share with the viewer her most heartfelt feelings about our world , in particular her beloved and much travelled Australian landscape.
Helen's interest in portraiture and figurative painting has been lifelong. Whilst it is her priority to achieve an excellent likeness she maintains an awareness that , for her portraiture is as much about the artist as the subject as she seeks to convey something about that person which personally resonates and moves her. It is this very intimate connection between artist and sitter which Helen believes results in the most meaningful and powerful portraits.
Helen's interest in portraiture and figurative painting has been lifelong. Whilst it is her priority to achieve an excellent likeness she maintains an awareness that , for her portraiture is as much about the artist as the subject as she seeks to convey something about that person which personally resonates and moves her. It is this very intimate connection between artist and sitter which Helen believes results in the most meaningful and powerful portraits.
All images on this website copyright Helen Edwards 2011 and may not be reproduced without the artists prior written commission.
