Helen Clark Profile

about the work of Helen Clark.

Biography

HELEN CLARK

A Dorrigo artist, I have been drawing in soft pastel for five years, have achieved success in regional art
competitions and have work displayed in galleries in Bellingen and Armidale. In my impressionist landscapes I like to use intense colour and a bold approach.

My work reflects a deep involvement with and love for the natural environment. I sometimes focus on
the close detail, concentrating on the architectural shapes of plant life or rocks, while in others I try to
capture the interplay of light and shade within the forest or across broader landscapes. I have also experimented with a combination of collage and pastel.

A self-taught pastelist, I have increased my skills through completion of four workshops, under the tuition of pastelists Tim Miller, Colina Grant, Larry Blovitts and Max Wilks. I aim to continue to grow as an
artist, broadening my scope of both subject matter and my ability to capture what I see.

My background includes graphic design and illustration, predominantly detailed black and white drawings of plants and animals, and currently I work as a freelance graphic designer, producing interpretation
signs and displays, maps and publications in the area of tourism, natural and cultural heritage conservation and land management.

All pieces included here are priced and sized with frames