J. M. Helderman

For the athlete, artist, and adventurer alike.

[J. M. Helderman @JMHelderman]

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[J. M. Helderman @JMHelderman]

Day 41 of #100daysofwatercolor
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My husband and I are in the middle of buying a house, so I haven’t had much time to devote to my art practice, but I’m proud of myself for keeping it going! It’ll be slow-going for… https://t.co/5BAkP2WSJf

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Day 40 of #100daysofwatercolor
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Anyone else looking for something to make you smile on this beautiful Friday?? How about some fun with butterflies! 🦋😊 I put down various shades of pinks, reds, oranges, and yellows… https://t.co/YmemZfbyGO

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Day 39 of #100daysofwatercolor
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Very similar to Day 37, I painted a light background wash first using a few different pigments, then laid down a darker line following the colors of the dried background. I’m really… https://t.co/0dC5kt31AR

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Day 38 of #100daysofwatercolor
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For some reason, I just really wanted to paint leaves and try out different styles. This was great precision practice as I got down into the nooks and crannies to fit the smaller… https://t.co/p148njcIcA

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Day 37 of #100daysofwatercolor
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We are back to a relaxing week of abstracts/patterns in hopes of literally painting myself calm. The last two months have taken such an emotional and mental toll - it feels nice to… https://t.co/uRjTw8DeS5

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Day 36 of #100daysofwatercolor
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I probably don’t need to explain to you that this warmup was full of thoughts and emotions this morning. I sat down to paint with a simple intention - let’s use one color mix and… https://t.co/gaiUpadCs7

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I am organizing a virtual Solidarity 5K with the help of some fellow Virginia Tech Hokies. We are raising funds for our local chapters of Black Lives Matter and local nail fund organizations. It would be great to… https://t.co/ubdPZ0R5Kh

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#blackouttuesday #blacklivesmatter
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In solidarity ❤️ Be safe and be well. https://t.co/PRX0PHBfAB

[J. M. Helderman @JMHelderman]

Days 34 & 35 of #100daysofwatercolor
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I will state the obvious - I didn’t plan out my letters, so they got pretty squished on the right side for both days. 😅 But I have to admit it was really nice to just sit down… https://t.co/2I5y2DVoK3

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Day 33 of #100daysofwatercolor
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1/3 of the way there! It’s of course taking a little longer as I run into days where I don’t have time, but I know I just need to keep at it. I can’t wait to see the progress I make… https://t.co/y6Hl0RMFHa

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Day 32 of #100daysofwatercolor
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This one is for all of my fellow happy halfers out there! 🙌🏻🏃‍♀️
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I’ve been wanting to focus my artwork on creating products for athletes, so this was a great opportunity to… https://t.co/O1BfsrTMQP

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Day 31 of #100daysofwatercolor
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I wanted to try out a wave pattern for the background with varying shades of blue. I like the idea, but I think I’ll have some tweaks if I decide to use this for a final piece. It… https://t.co/afnjFeEQb6

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Day 30 of #100daysofwatercolor
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Day 29 was run, Day 30 is bike, so Day 31 must be swim! 😆🏊🏻‍♀️
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It’s hard to really capture just how shiny the background is - I ended up laying down some iridescent watercolors… https://t.co/eB6d82vKOf

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Day 29 of #100daysofwatercolor
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This week will be all about lettering practice! I decided to focus on words I’d like to be able to letter for products, starting with athletics. The lettering turned out great, but… https://t.co/toZTq5FYgW

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Day 27 of #100daysofwatercolor
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Had to take a few days off for some much-needed family time and chores. Finally back at it and decided to take a more abstract approach to a cute little succulent garden I found on… https://t.co/zYYNbJxz4n

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Day 26 of #100daysofwatercolor
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Have you ever just felt like this week is not your week? Like you’re in a slump and just need a refresh? Between being stuck at home and wondering comes next in my career and… https://t.co/mxj8Lxs5CV

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Day 25 of #100daysofwatercolor
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1/5 of the way there! 🙌🏻 Wanting to keep with this desert theme I have going on, I chose to paint the desert at night and focused on the moon. To help maintain the moon’s luminosity… https://t.co/rKo8QGnZEV

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Day 24 of #100daysofwatercolor
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I was feeling those desert sunset vibes today...wanted to see how well my Daniel Smith Jean Haines palette blended into various sunset hues. The Nickel Azo Yellow is just incredible… https://t.co/p8t9Qw0pGI