Helen Cockburn

Helen Cockburnhttps://www.armadalesocietyofartists.com.au:443/our-artists/helen-cockburnI have studied under and have been tutored by some of Western Australia’s and Australia’s leading artists in watercolour, acrylic, inks and mixed media, which helped to kindle my interest and enthusiasm to achieve higher standards.       I love watercolours but also get great satisfaction from working with most other media.  I paint various subjects with nature providing most of my inspiration and also enjoy developing my own techniques in abstract and semi abstract work.   I am a founder and participating member of Armadale Society of Artists, a member of the Watercolour Society of WA, a member of Atwell Art  Society, Canning Art Group, Gooseberry Hill Arts & Crafts and The Hills Artisans.  Most of my awards have been watercolour and mixed media.   In my mixed media paintings I have explored the technique of using inks and rice paper,  adding different  textures to the paintings, and placing them out in the sun for a while.  After adding further layers and techniques to the paintings, has resulted in the vibrancy and effect I am seeking to achieve.