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Biro portrait

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Helen Cann

Back to life drawing again and this is a portrait of Johanna in biro…I love how versatile the medium is.

A map of Brighton from the latest discoveries

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Helen Cann

This map was hand lettered and based on a map I’d done a couple of years ago. I’ve adapted it slightly adding annotations – mixing local history with personal history and knowledge. Maps are amazing, always changing and showing the times and culture of the mapmaker themselves…

Esther’s ear

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Helen Cann

A commission to draw Esther’s ear in pencil – to be part of a wedding present for her husband…

New Painting. Snow White.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Helen Cann

This is a new acrylic painting on card continuing the theme of symbolism in traditional stories in contemporary settings.

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Helen Cann

Watch my animation short “Welcome to Youthtopia” projected on the side of Brighton Youth Centre for Brighton’s city wide arts event – White Night.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Helen Cann

“Welcome to Youthtopia” is a film short I created with the help of filmmaker Chris Roe of Fat Fat Pebble. It will be screened as a projection on the side of Brighton Youth Centre on 29th October as part of Brighton’s White Night festival. Hopefully I’ll be able to post a video link when it’s done.

New Painting

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Helen Cann

A recent new painting in a series based around traditional stories in contemporary settings. I wanted to see how few symbols the viewer needed to read the image and relate to stories that are part of the Western culture. For some reason they seem to be featuring women who are waiting for something to happen…See the picture of sleeping beauty in an earlier post….

Auto Body commission

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Helen Cann

This is a commission completed for the US band Auto Body. I’d like to do more work around musicians…

New painting

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Helen Cann

30-Brighton shop window auction trail

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Helen Cann

I’m busy during May, exhibiting one of these cosmetic posters at the Bead shop as part of the artists open houses auction trail. I’m also showing my happy family cards at the Bungeroosh Gallery, 25 Marine Sq, Brighton and have been chosen to exhibit in HOUSE open at the Regency Townhouse, Brunswick Sq, Brighton. If you want to take part in the auction, you can bid online at http://www.aoh.org.uk.