There is something special about owning an original piece of art. When you choose a
Helen Wooldridge original, you become the owner of the one & only hand-painted artwork - a unique piece to begin or add to your art collection.

My originals are created using mixed media, usually combining acrylic paint with texture & gold leaf. The gold has become a signature part of my work, catching the
changing light so the painting can look & feel a little different throughout the day & into the evening.

These tactile layers & reflective details are part of what makes the physical original
unique.

Every original is signed, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity and ready to hang, with all the fixings you need.

As the artist, I retain copyright and may choose to reproduce the image as a print, card or other product, but the original painting itself belongs only to you.

An original is the unique artwork painted by hand. There is only one, with the actual
texture, layers and reflective details of the materials I've used.

My canvas prints are very high-quality reproductions of selected original paintings. The quality of reproduction captures the colours, light & appearance of the
texture in such detail that, unless you look very closely, a canvas print can
look remarkably similar to the original.

Canvas prints give you more flexibility. You can choose from a range of sizes to suit your space; select framed or unframed, and choose a frame colour to suit your interior and personal style.  They are fade resistant and therefore can be a more suitable option for some spaces where sunlight often shines on a wall.

They are a more affordable way to own my art without compromising on the quality or impact of the piece.

Quality really matters to me, so my canvas prints are professionally produced as
museum-quality giclée prints on archival-grade 340gsm poly-cotton canvas.

They are printed using high-quality, fade-resistant inks with built-in UV protection to
help prevent any colour change over time, making them a durable choice for displaying and enjoying in your home.

It's important to me that a print retains the character of the original painting - from subtle shifts in colour & light to the visual appearance of its textured surface - so I work with a high quality provider who achieves this beautifully!

Yes. My artwork is available as both canvas prints and framed canvas prints, in a choice of sizes so you can find the right proportions for your room and wall space.

Framed canvas prints are finished in a real-wood floating frame. The small space (shadow gap) between the canvas & frame creates a clean, contemporary finish and gives the artwork the feel of a beautifully presented gallery piece.

Hanging hardware is already fitted, so your artwork arrives ready to hang and enjoy.

Absolutely.
Some places mean far more to us than simply how they look.

It might be a favourite coastline, a landscape connected to a particular memory, somewhere you've travelled, or simply a place that gives you a feeling of calm or happiness.

I love hearing the story behind a commission. Your memories, ideas & vision become the inspiration for an original painting created in my own distinctive style,
rather than an exact copy of a photograph.

The aim is to create something very personal - a piece that brings the feeling of that special place into your home.

Contact me and we can chat this through - I will take you through a process of working out what might be just right for you, and we can cost it and plan together, to see if it will work for you.  

No obligation - I always welcome a chat & we can be completely honest with each other throughout the process to make sure you are delighted at the end!

It starts with a conversation.

We'll talk about the place or memory you'd like your painting to capture, what it means to you and any thoughts you have about colours, mood & size. You're welcome to
share photographs & ideas to help me understand your vision.

From there, I will work out a price estimate & share that with you to make sure it will work for your personal budget before I begin.

Then I'll create the piece in my own style, bringing together your inspiration with
the colour, light, texture & details that characterise my work.

A commission should still feel unmistakably like a Helen Wooldridge original, but with a
story and connection that is uniquely yours.

My starting point is always: choose the piece that makes you feel something.

Think about where it will hang & the amount of wall space around it. A larger artwork can
become a real focal point, while a smaller piece can bring colour & interest
to a quieter corner. My canvas prints are available in a choice of sizes, giving you more flexibility to find the right fit for your interior.

But art doesn't have to match the cushions.

Choose something that draws you in. Perhaps it reminds you of the sea, a landscape you've loved, a feeling of freedom or simply a moment of calm.

The right artwork becomes more than something on a wall. It's something you live with & look at every day - bringing colour, light, memory & a little glimmer of
something positive into your home.