I am a Leicester based artist and designer who works mainly in gouache, watercolour and inks on board and paper. I also use Brushes (an iPad application) to create and work with digital paintings and designs. I work to record events in my own life, for friends and for others who commission work. My work is based on realistic images, but colour, pattern and perspective are enhanced to record the personality of the special place, person or event.  

I was inspired to paint by a very charismatic art teacher at secondary school where I did an A level in life drawing. I went on to study art and design as part of a teaching qualification. More recently I attained a certificate in Art History at the University of Leicester. I am largely self-taught and always have an art project in progress. 

I teach art classes locally and give presentations to local community and art groups on creativity, painting and drawing. (See Classes) 

Email helennewtonartist@gmail.com to make a purchase or enrol on a course.