“I think in pictures, not in words. I use images all the time, images articulate, lines and shapes. I create instinctively, intuitively. Brush strokes, paint marks, grounds and textures. I find colour in chaos and shades find balance. I paint in plein air, oil on grounds, outside in nature, thick and thin.”

— A section from ‘en plein air’ by Helena Traill, watch the video below.

Helena Traill is a young female London-based artist whose work transforms landscapes into sensory experiences, capturing the emotional depth of colour and place. She grew up in the Surrey Hills surrounded by expansive views and natural light, which fostered her love of open spaces and simplicity. As a neurodivergent artist, Helena thinks in pictures rather than words, using brushstrokes and tones to bring her perceptions to life. For her, painting is a way to share what she sees and feels, drawing viewers into immersive spaces of calm and contemplation.