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September 1, 2023 NEWSLETTER |
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What? Me Worry? ~Alfred E. Neuman |
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Dear Subscriber, We all know that worrying can't change anything (except your health for the worse, I suppose); yet we all struggle with it. At least I do.
Even something positive can be a source of anxiety. |
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Be Anxious for Nothing and Something About a Film Crew |
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Be Anxious for Nothing Easier said than done. I was going through my emails a couple weeks ago and found one from Roy Millen, a producer at KMOS-TV (PBS):
"We are currently shooting season three of our series, Making. It is a show that highlights the world of makers and their crafts... We would like to produce a segment about Jan Helton Artworks... I can feel my heart racing as I'm typing this!
"Your story would be part of our episode centered around Best of Missouri Hands." Probably the best thing he wrote was "Our goal is to make you look good and hopefully inspire our audience to create as well." I watched a couple of examples of the show (you can find them online here) and found them to very well done, excellent in fact. |
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My husband (not pictured) was kind enough to sit in and get some
photos of the behind-the-scenes action! |
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Film Crew!
Roy thought it would be good to film on a day that I held a class, so we chose August 24th when my Next Level class would be in session. The sooner, the better! We discussed his plan: -
an interview with me (above)
- me interacting with students
- a painting demonstration with the host of the show
- more filming of me painting
Nothing there to create anxiety, right? |
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Next Level.
During the afternoon, my Next Level class was in session. As you can see from the above photos, the artists were unfazed by the up-close-and-personal filming! |
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Did Matt do a great job painting his first goldfinch, or what? |
Paint Along.
Roy wanted me to create and teach the host of the show, Matt, a painting from start to finish. (Anxiety alert!) It usually takes weeks for me to complete a painting, and I don't teach beginners!
After giving it some thought, I decided a small bird painting was doable. I prepared a few underpaintings for Matt to choose from, and also gave him the option of painting a cardinal or a goldfinch. Matt had never painted in watercolors before, and I was very impressed with how well he followed my lead. He was a natural! |
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Just When I Thought We Were Finished. I was reminded that they also wanted to film me painting by myself, so I got to just paint for almost an hour. Roy also wanted to get some shots of me photographing my backyard birds, since that is part of my process. |
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Me, Matt, Roy and Christy after a full day of filming. |
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Done.
By the end of the day, I was exhausted and exhilarated! Aside from sending images to Roy, my part was finished.
I appreciate the professionalism and hard work of the crew, and I look forward to the finished segment which will air on KMOS-TV (PBS) on October 14 at 8pm CDT. Next month I should have a link for you to make it easy to view from wherever you are! Paint. Love. Repeat. |
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“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” |
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"Light and Shadows"
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"Summertime II"
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My paintings Light and Shadows and Summertime II have been accepted in the National Watercolor Society and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour 2024 International Exchange Exhibition by Juror of Selection Carolyn Latanison!
Summertime II was also selected as one of forty paintings to be shipped to Scotland! I'm over the moon as this is my first acceptance into any NWS show!
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"Two for One"
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Two for One was selected for inclusion in the San Diego Watercolor Society Virtual Member Show “The Element of Surprise” September 2023 by Juror Liz Walker. |
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"Self-Portrait with Hummingbirds"
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Self-Portrait with Hummingbirds was selected for inclusion in the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 44th Annual International Juried Exhibition by Juror Soon Y. Warren.
This virtual exhibit runs from September 23 through November 4, 2023 on the PWS website. |
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Click the links below if you'd like information regarding my in-studio Next Level Watercolor classes, One-on-One Mentorship program, or to schedule a studio visit. |
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Thank you for reading my newsletter;
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Your friend in art and life, Janine ©2023 Janine Helton - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |
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