About Still Life Drawing Eastbourne
The Story So Far
Welcome to Still Life Drawing Eastbourne! Founded in 2023, I am dedicated to creating warm and welcoming spaces for adults to relax and unlock their creativity.
Whether you're a complete beginner seeking a new hobby, someone looking for a mindful experience to enhance your wellbeing, or an artist aiming to make time for your creative practice, no experience is necessary anyone can draw and anyone can create. Take a break from that busy life, step away from those screens, and join a still life art session to discover your creative flow in a supportive environment!
Helen Baker
Hi Everyone, I'm Helen the founder of Still Life Drawing Eastbourne, let me tell you a little about myself. I am a Trained Textile designer, Artist, Art Tutor, Wife and Mama who lives close to the sea in sunny Eastbourne.
With a background in Textile Design I'm inspired by the patterns and textures found in nature and the everyday objects around me. I have a passion for drawing flowers and natural forms, I feel my most alive being out in nature, pockets filled with dried leaves, seed heads and sea shells. I can also be found rummaging through charity shops and car boot fairs. A lover of cosy interior design, collecting vintage fabrics and drinking tea from delicate vintage teacups.
My favourite mediums to work with are graphite pencils, fine liner pens, and drawing with my trusty old bamboo stick dipped in ink. When I'm in the mood for colour I love working with watercolours paint and watercolour pencils. I strongly believe in the mindful benefits of still life drawing, slowing down and taking notice of the small details, loosing yourself in the creative flow drawing brings. Also it's a great way to practice or build your artistic skills, develop your techniques and grow with confidence.
One of my absoulte favourite things about running Still Life Drawing sessions is seeing people grow with confidence and self belief session by session.
“Helen is a fabulous, and patient teacher who has sat with me and taught me techniques on a one to one.
I have already learnt so much in my first two lessons, and I look forward to the next class, and what display she will create for us to draw.
She lets me go at my own pace as im learning to draw with my non dominant hand, due to my dominant hand no longer working."
"What a great find! A lovely evening spent in good company trying out new skills and relaxing We are totally hooked and cant wait to go back for more.. Thank you Helen. "
“A Great relaxing class perfect to unwind after work, The lovely Helen, offers great support in advancing my skills and always displays such lovely textures and displays.
I will be definitely returning!”