We’re kicking off 2023 with a fresh Student of the Month Blog and Exclusive Online Gallery! And a big Congrats to our 2022 Students of the Month
This month, we’re featuring long-time Pastimes student, Helen M. She has been studying with Pastimes‘ founder/instructor Linda Wehrli for almost 4 years. 
Helen has completed the following courses: Graphite 101, Graphite 102, and Watercolor 201. She will be graduating on to the Acrylics 301 Course next. Very exciting!
Here is Helen proudly displaying her latest large-format graphite melon study. Wonderful work!
As Student of the Month, Helen is awarded a Virtual Solo Art Showcase and featured on Pastimes’ blog. On display are Helen’s 23 works in Graphite, Oil Pastel, and Watercolor. Captivating drawings and paintings of seascapes, people and animal portraits, still life, florals and architecture are mounted on virtual walls inside a chic warehouse-style gallery. Helen chose the song “Energy Flow” by Ryuichi Sakamoto to accompany guests visiting her exhibit. A catalog of the show is displayed below.
So grab your favorite steaming hot beverage, snuggle up, click the link, and enjoy the show!
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- “Melon Study”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Ray Ellis Landscape Study”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Ceramic Pitcher”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Pewter Pitcher”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Pewter Butter Dish and Wooden Bowl Still Life”, Graphite on Tinted Paper
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- “Vintage Mailbox Study”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Floral Study”, Graphite on Tinted Paper
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- “Portrait Study”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Puppy Study”, Graphite on Sketch Paper
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- “Chick Tone Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Macaw Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Bird Study”, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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- “Egg Bowl Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Vase Still Life Study”, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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- “Pear Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Pumpkin Study”, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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- “Poppy Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Tulip Study”, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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- “Vintage Doorway Tone Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Green Window Study”, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
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- “Window Box Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Seascape Tone Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
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- “Lavender Field Study”, Oil Pastel on Sketch Paper
Congratulations again to Helen on being selected for the January 2023 Student of the Month Solo Virtual Art Showcase!
P.S. Want to purchase either an original or a print of any of Helen’s works? Please feel free to contact us at Jessica@pastimesinc.com. Thank you for your interest and support!
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If you or someone you know is interested in beginning or resuming drawing or painting classes, a free consultation or Trial Art Class are available at Jessica@pastimesinc.com. Art Classes are taught in either our Van Nuys, CA studio or on Zoom. Kids, Teens, Adults and Seniors welcome.
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