I’m a UK born, NZ based artist, and I work out of my home studio in Titirangi, West Auckland.
With a Fine Art degree and a painting practice dating back to 2016, I create a number of series each year and show at galleries and shows around New Zealand.
I also create some one-off pieces as commissions for residential and commercial spaces.
My paintings can be found in private collections in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and US.
I was commissioned by fashion designer Juliette Hogan to create a painting that was turned into a textile print for clothing.
I was commissioned to create 10 large paintings for the suites at the new Horizon Hotel by Skycity.
In 2024 I created a large body of work for a Solo show at Turua Gallery, Auckland
If you are interested in a painting or you’d like to work together, please get in touch helen@helendeanart
My Painting Process
As a non figurative artist, my subject is the paint on the surface itself . My work begins with colour and is an exploration of line, value, and texture . With brushwork that ranges from careful and precise to free and loose.
I aim to create a sense of depth and movement within the painting. I'm drawn to the interplay of different forms, layering shapes to create the final piece.
I invite viewers to connect with my paintings on a personal level. I often hear that it’s colour that first pulls someone towards a painting and love how this offers people a way to make a connection and take a closer look and discover more.
Whether you're looking for a painting for a particular space or interested in working together,
Get in touch to start the conversation helen@helendeanart.com
Read more about me on the Habitat by Resene website
I talk about my painting and process and how I came back to painting after a long Hiatus on the Creative Matters Podcast
Read more about me in this feature in Your home and Garden
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