Three Color Painting by Helen Van Wyk 

I know what you mean. Bob Ross's videos gave me the courage to try oil painting but it was Helen Van Wyk that caused me to fall in love with it. I studied her, read her books & eventually learned enough to start teaching oil painting. I only gave it up due to health problems. Other than my family, it was the most enjoyable thing I was ever a part of.

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If you have a connctuon with a public library or university with interlibrary loan capabilities, they could secure her videos for you on DVD. I watched many hours of her tutorials this way.

Surely, they meant painting instruction DVD's?

They are, but they're really expensive. You can get them from pbs or her website

Actually, our website helenvanwyk.com, has been out of her books and DVDs for many many years.

Helen's lessons are timeless and inspiring. It’s great to hear that you’re getting back into painting. Here's wishing you many creative moments ahead.

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She had about 12 or 13 seasons of maybe 10 - 12 videos per season. They're probably still available somewhere. They used to be aired on PBS.

Glad to hear you're enjoying Helen's video lessons. Thanks for watching.

Between Helen Van Wyck & Dianne Mize I have learned more than from a lot of my art professors in college. They both are natural teachers and their talents are immense.

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Thanks for the suggestion 👍❤️

What a woman.

During one of her videos she showed several of those palettes hanging like art. Each one looked as if she was about to start a painting. The paint colors were laid out in the order she always used but the paint was already dried. I suppose it was just another form of art. I know I'd love to have one of her pallets.😊

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Sadly, Helen passed away in 1994 so she can't answer you directly. Helen used those foils to highlight this lesson's use of just 3 colors ( plus black and white ). The foils, when all applied, filter all color and as each is removed additional colors are exposed until all are removed to reveal full color. Hopefully someone knowledgeable concerning color proofs can give a detailed explanation.

What? Needs an explanation.

Yes, sadly you are correct. Helen died in 1994. We all miss her deeply.

@@HelenVanWyk Is it possible to buy DVDs of this series?

@@HelenVanWykThank you for posting. These videos are a discovery, and I have purchased some of Helen’s out of print art books as a result-very helpful. ❤

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Everyone knows Helen! Thankfully they’re sharing her teachings- Helen would want her teaching of painting to continue- I have all of her books- each one is packed with info- as a land/seascape painter- learned a lot about color- composition- brushstrokes- overall process- from her books- Helen was masterful with brush in hand- like no other- her brushstrokes and ability to mix colors- is what her message to beginners is- A painters signature brushstrokes and ability to see and mix colors is what makes their works stand out- Beginners should have a mindset- as one practices- your signature brushstrokes will come out- that’s an “ah ha “ moment!!! Experiment with what brushes can do- and how you can maneuver the brush in hand to create shapes- form- Also- Helen’s small book - on reference- again this one is great- like a Cliff Notes on everything regarding painting- Have fun- and thank you for posting Helen’s lessons/ Helen’s passion- words of wisdom- knowledge- great lectures - there’s generations that can learn from Helen-