Helen Forrest

As an artist, my paintings focus on my observations of people and their relationships. My work represents the ordinary lives of people but not in conventional portrait style. I paint from the heart, what I see, in my own way. My images are uplifting. With minimum information I aim to convey the essence of a person or relationship in a group of people.

I paint on board using acrylic and brush, textured using a variety of mixed media. Vibrant colour, simple form and a creative use of texture are woven together to give my paintings their unique quality.

My desire is to create a scene through my art which allows the viewer to wonder about the characters depicted.

My influences are many and varied although I’m particularly drawn to the people in the paintings of L S Lowry and Joan Eardley.