In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with artist Helena Perry about her journey as an artist and teacher, and how she has embraced uniqueness and wellbeing through art. Helena discusses the importance of slowing down, connecting with nature, and noticing the beauty in everyday life. She shares how her art practice, particularly observational drawing, has become a form of meditation and a way to be present in the moment. 

Helena also talks about her recent exhibition and the concept of creating 'spells' through her artwork to invite connection and healing. In this conversation, Helena and Gretel discuss the importance of developing a vocabulary for self-reflection and creating distance from critical voices. 

We explored the power of drawing as a tool for self-expression and healing, emphasizing that it's not about creating masterpieces but rather about being able to identify and articulate what is happening within oneself. We also discuss the need to break away from the productivity paradigm and embrace a more compassionate and curious approach to life. 

Helena highlighted the importance of inner child work and the potential for personal and societal transformation through self-exploration and connection.

Stay Connected

Helena Perry creates paintings that are magic Spells, the culmination of hours of research, attention and intention, helping you call into your life what you need. I am also an experienced teacher and currently run online courses that explore how we’re wired, the practice of meditation and drawing from observation. I hope my output brings you back to yourself. Helping you slow down, cherish magic moments and connect to something deeper.

My website: www.helenaperry.co.uk

My Everyday Magic Paintings: https://helenaperry.co.uk/pages/everyday-magic-series

My workshops: https://helenaperry.co.uk/collections/workshops My next 4 week online course starts September 29th 2024. Booking opens 1st July 2024

You can also find timelapses of me actually creating the work on my social media: 

Instagram helenaperry.uk

Facebook: Helena Perry Art UK

and on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Eac5k1RBsZOCCOBK30Lug

Gretel is a Relationship Coach & Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world. 

Website: www.greteljanecoaching.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching

I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way.

Gretel xx

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