“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"

Mixed Media    11 x 14

    "Golden Reef"

   Mixed Media

        22 x 25

         "Bits and Pieces"

         Collage    16 x 12

  "Antiques For Sale"

  Pastel     18 x 24

             SOLD

    "Superstition Mountain"

             Pastel    18 x 24

                   SOLD 

       Cruciform"

  Collage    14 x 16

                SOLD

                "Veggies"

           Pastel     20 x 16

            "Cherries"

        Pastel     14 s 12

           "Picnic"

     Pastel     24 x 22

   "Rose Red"           

   Pastel   16 x 20

         "Golden Glow"

       Pastel     22 x 19

                             "Iris"

                   Pastel      20 x 20

      "Reflections"

   Pastel       16 x 20

                   "Face"

           Pastel     20 x 16

                   SOLD

                     "Scamper"

                Pastel     11 x 15

                    SOLD

   "The Basket Weaver"

       Pastel    16 x 20

  "Miss Curiosity"

     Pastel     18 x 23

           "Girl"

    Pastel      18 x 23

    "Three Peppers"

Pastel      21 x 17

         "Big Bird"

    Pastel      23 x 17

"Colorful Parrot"

Pastel      13 x 17

       "Spring Planting"

      Pastel      15 x 20

"Little Missy"
Pastel    20 x 15

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