Helena Butler

I attended Cordwainers College ( part of London College of Fashion ), for two years studying Accessories Design and Manufacture, which involved producing art work and design drawings. Following which I worked in vintage fashion for the next fifteen years,  I also made and sold jewelry.

After a long career in several creative industries, I now devote all the time I can to painting - it gives me huge pleasure if someone likes what I produce enough to hang it in their home !

I am a fan of the Noir films of the 1940s, the mood and long shadows definitely influence my work and I look for scenes to paint that have that dramatic tension.

 I make semi-abstract road-scapes and river-scapes using acrylics and oil paint, on stretched canvas or linen.

Living in West London I have access to the river Thames - a constant source of beautiful watery views.  I also find inspiration painting the Great West Road - which is three minutes walk from my home.

The structures of the flyover and underpass create a great framework for a painting, and the coloured lights bouncing off the tarmac add drama.

The reflected road lights remind me of reflections in water, so I would say overall that although the subject matter may seem diverse, the theme is always - atmosphere, reflections and light. 

I use acrylics, ink and water-based oils, working in many layers to give depth and texture to my work.  

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