“I love the shapes in nature, colors and textures.  Experimenting with design elements in both realism and abstract forms is rewarding for me.  Creating art is a challenging and enjoyable effort of discovery and learning.” 

Helen has worked not only in oils and watercolor but also acrylic, mixed media and pastel, her current favorite. 

She is a current member and past officer of Phoenix Artist’s Guild and is a member of the Critique Encounters XII and their “Paintin’ Ladies Gallery” in Prescott, Arizona.  She has won several awards in juried art shows, has had a one woman show, and her work hangs in private collections.  Helen is also a juried and award-winning member of Arizona Art Alliance; you can see some of her work on their home page.

Helen has attended workshops with notable instructors including Betty Braig, Tom Herbert, Betsy Dillard Stroud, Virginia Cobb, Charlotte Huntley and Robbie Laird.  She is currently working with Judy Spitz.

Helen can be reached at edando@cox.net

                "A Place in Time"

                         Collage

              "Circles"

              "Golden Reef"

           Mixed Media/Glass

                   22 x 25

              "Bits and Pieces"

                      Collage

  "Antiques For Sale"

  Pastel/Glass 18 x 24

             SOLD

             "Superstition Mountain"

             Pastel/Glass   18 x 24

                          SOLD

         "Cruciform"

  Collage/Glass  14 x 16

                SOLD

                     "Veggies"

                "Picnic"

           "Rose Red"           

Pastel/Glass  16 x 20

     "Reflections"

          Pastel

         16 x 20

                        "Face"

                         SOLD

        "Scamper"

            SOLD

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