Helena Tiainen
Supporting Worthy Causes
I am an advocate of making good change happen. In this pursuit, supporting those who are homeless is one of the causes I choose to...
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Helena Tiainen
Aug 14, 20221 min
Last Minute Announcement
It occurred to me sort of late in the game that I could post about the fact that I am participating in a Spoonflower Retro Floral...
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Helena Tiainen
Jul 19, 20222 min
Nothing Seems Simple Now
Clearly the turbulent times in the world continue in spite of so many pleas for peace and justice. We truly live in very challenging...
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Helena Tiainen
Jun 26, 20221 min
New published work!
I recently completed another mixed media digital artwork titled TJOD Wild Hare, which is based on my The Joy of Design series. I really...
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Helena Tiainen
Jun 19, 20223 min
Selective Seeing
I am behind in writing this monthly blog. Mainly because I have not had a clear idea of what I would write about this time. The acrylic...
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Helena Tiainen
May 14, 20223 min
Stepping Into The Previously Unknown
I am so happy that the spring is finally here. I can actually feel my spirit being lifted with all the wonder of spring. This past winter...
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Helena Tiainen
Apr 18, 20222 min
About My Love of Drawing and More
Drawing was my first love when it comes to expressing myself artistically. I have been drawing since I can remember and likely even...
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Helena Tiainen
Apr 5, 20221 min
Shimmer Exhibition
This is an announcement of an exhibition I am participating in with my painting, Waves and Swirls. I am showing at the June Steingart...
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Helena Tiainen
Mar 15, 20223 min
About Positive Influences
I have some great news! I have a painting titled More Love in a virtual exhibition: The Divine Feminine by ART from HEART in London, UK....
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Helena Tiainen
Feb 13, 20222 min
Something Different
I do not usually paint still life paintings. But spring is in the air, particularly today with a warm sun and clear blue sky and record...
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Helena Tiainen
Feb 1, 20221 min
Migration - 2021 Exhibition and Publication
Migration 2021 Exhibition is now on. This is an international juried online group exhibition organized by Gallerium and hosted by...
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Helena Tiainen
Jan 12, 20222 min
New Year Brings New Opportunities
Another month has passed by. Time goes so fast in these disorienting days when what used to be everyday is now rare. Anyway, I do not...
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Helena Tiainen
Dec 12, 20212 min
In The Middle Of It All
Past few weeks have been challenging for the world and also for me. I had an unfortunate accident and injured my right foot and ankle,...
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Helena Tiainen
Nov 13, 20213 min
Mandalas Morphing Into Blue Magic
I have had a hard time deciding on what to blog about. The choices are too many. I could have chosen to write about the numerous new...
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Helena Tiainen
Oct 16, 20212 min
Wild Things
I like to go camping. At the end of September Greg and I went camping in the Indian Creek Campground in Philo, California. Mendocino...
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Helena Tiainen
Sep 18, 20212 min
For Some Greater Good
I currently have two paintings I donated and you can bid on in the Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco (COHSF) - ArtAuction21 at...
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Helena Tiainen
Sep 2, 20212 min
Changing Perspectives
This past week has been seemingly hurly-burly in the world. So many unfortunate events have been happening and there seems to be so much...
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Helena Tiainen
Aug 12, 20214 min
Small Adventures
First of all, I wish to apologize for posting this blog later than I expected. You see, my computer crashed yesterday and we have not...
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Helena Tiainen
Jul 21, 20213 min
Building Puzzles
For years now I have had this idea of creating puzzles that can potentially be altered without limit. They would be based on my The Joy...
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Helena Tiainen
Jul 8, 20211 min
Announcement of New Art for Sale
Recently my acrylic painting, Waves and Swirls, was shipped back to me from the very successful Vesterheim Museum "Water" Exhibit and I...
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