Grenseback Estate 1935 - 1942

Helen Miller made "Grenseback Estate" in watercolour. It’s got this really open and airy palette, kind of like a dream. The lines are delicate, like she's feeling her way through the scene rather than just copying it. The thin washes of colour create a light filled world. See how the white of the paper shines through, especially in the sky? It's like the whole scene is breathing. And those trees, they're not just green blobs. Each leaf seems to have its own little dance. Check out the way she's built up the layers of green on the trees closest to us, it gives them a real sense of depth and movement. The shadows are soft and gentle, adding to the overall feeling of peace. The colour palette is very much in line with someone like Gwen John. It makes you wonder what this place was like, and the memory of it held for the artist. It makes me wanna grab my watercolors and just start layering. It’s a reminder that art is more about feeling and exploring than getting it "right".