Joy of life + joy of art


Raxu Helminen, visual artist with a vivid fantasy

 

As a self-taught visual artist I am committed to life-long learning  to find new ways to express my joy of life. I live and work in Iittala village, surrounded by beautiful, inspiring nature.

 

My art journey started with traditional  watercolours. I also learned special techniques, such as watercolour batik painting on rice paper and painting on the synthetic Yupo paper. I deepened my painting skills at several workshops of well known professional watercolour artists, and love to participate at international watercolour events.

 

At the moment, I spend my days in the wonderful world of graphics, creating hand-printed  monotypes, monoprints and mixed media artworks, based on the gel printing technique. Soft pastel paintings, linocuts and encaustics are further media I use. Each of these boosts my creativity and helps me to grow as an artist.

 

However, all these techniques are only my tools; endless enthusiasm and lively imagination are my strengths. My works often show a playful approach and include hidden stories. With my art I wish to express and share my joy of life and love of nature.

 

Art through joy of life;

joy of life through art!

 

 

 

 

In the portfolio  you find original artworks, created in different media. My works have been exhibited since 2013  at numerous exhibitions internationally  (CV). Exhibitions 2024 tells you about recent, ongoing and future exhibition projects.

 

NEWS! NOW ALL THE FREE ARTWORKS AVAILABLE DIRECTLY  FROM THE ARTIST!

 

On the new page SHOP I present you several selected artworks with their stories. Should you find something to delight a friend (or yourself) with, just contact me. A great opportunity to purchase original finnish art directly from the artist. More works will be added soon, welcome to come back later to check the latest visual and verbal stories!

Original Art is a sustainable gift -

when words are not enough, artworks can take their role!


Above: Remembering Granny, watercolour on paper 38x56 cm, 2023

Exhibited at the international FabrianoInAcquarello 2024 in Italy, further in Fort Worth, Texas.

Will return to Finland later this year.