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Life in the Slow Lane's avatar

Thank you for sharing this process. It's interesting to see you do the layout before you decide what the content of the page will be. I wonder if the layout influences your thinking as you form the list, consciously or unconsciously.

After watching your Jars of Joy session, I wanted to go out to World Market and buy jars of Bonne Maman preserves. :-)

I hope your Jar of Joy is getting off to a good start. :-)

Also, fun to see your Sendak. I'm excited to be getting one in the mail today, a Mother's Day gift!

Best wishes for a successful Still Life launch next weekend!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Thanks so much for this!! I'm happy you're getting a Sendak. They have changed my life!!! And also so glad you enjoyed the call with Holly.x

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Michelle Reeves's avatar

Huge fan of peppermint tea with liquorice - it's so yum!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

YES!! Such a revelation this year!!!

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Kelly Davis's avatar

Seeing the process of another artist is fascinating. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all.

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Thanks Kelly!!!!

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Lisa Ro's avatar

I adore this spread! Thank you for sharing more of your process, too. <3 Excited for your still life launch.

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Thanks Lisa!!! The still life launch went soooo well. Thanks for your good wishes.

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Sally's avatar

Adore the beautiful bright colours!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Thanks so much Sally!!!!

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Mrs. Ainee C. Beland's avatar

You are so gifted, and it is very nice of you to share your talent with us; thank you very much!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Thanks so much, I didn't feel very awake or eloquent here so it's reassuring to know you enjoyed it!!

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Marilou Cadiz Marshall's avatar

Helen, your first video was very helpful to get your insight on prepping for the weekly journal. I really enjoy the process and play videos in normal speed, for me it's easier to follow along. Which colour and brand is the first peach watercolour you used? Love it! Congratulations on your website and best of luck on your launch next weekend! Enjoyed this week's post a lot!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Marilou, thanks for the encouragement!! I think this colour was my own mix of pink and ochre. Winsor and Newton

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Stacie Martinez's avatar

I just love this post so much, it’s the highlight of my week!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Stacie!!!! I hope you can make the next drawing date, it's French!!!!

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Stacie Martinez's avatar

Oh boy! I just registered for it! I really hope I can make it live - my boss is in LA and my schedule is a bit uneven, so we'll have to see. Thanks for the heads up! XO 💙

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Jenny Eclair's avatar

Lovely- is the house with the wisteria in Camberwell- it looks familiar!

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Yes it is!!! My friend Jane used to live just next to it.

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Jenny Eclair's avatar

I live on the same road- further up the hill - my sister lives down the bottom end!!

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Christine K's avatar

Loved seeing the process and walk through! I find it inspiring and informative. Fast videos stress me out personally. I usually slow yours down.

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Helen C Stark's avatar

Good to know, thanks for the feedback. It was harder to upload as a video so I'll probably only do this longer chatty version from time to time but I'm glad you appreciated the chat and slow pace.x

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