Hey!
I’m Helena – a multidisciplinary creative with a soft spot for wild places, quiet moments, and honest expression. My work lives somewhere between art and storytelling – shaped by emotion, curiosity, and a deep love for the
in-between.
Whether I’m painting, writing, illustrating, or making something by hand, I’m always trying to capture what words alone can’t quite say.
Maybe you’ll find something here that feels like home.
recent fascinations
the patterns of summer
photography
tomatoes
Digital gouache
reflections
photography
patterns of the sun
photography
Sleep in the garden.
Walking through the garden, no rush of petals, but rich, grounded soil.
What does it feel like?
There are weeds, wild growth from the past, roots that remember other storms.
But still, our hands form something new.
There’s no promise, just the next patch of sunlight.
We make it grow, decide what stays, what makes it through the winter.
And in that garden, there’s music inside of us, and all around.
We listen to the wind, to the song of the moon, and the melody of the forest.
A place where you gently fall asleep, and wake up in awe that a place like this exists.
If the season ever changes, we will always have made a place more beautiful than we found it.
Illustration
I’m available for freelance illustration work, with a focus on:
- Children’s book illustration — whimsical, heartfelt visuals that bring stories to life
- T-shirt designs — bold, nature-inspired graphics with a handmade feel
- Custom illustrations & prints — for personal gifts, editorial use, or small brands
I love working on meaningful, creative projects—especially those with a sense of wonder, emotion, or connection to the natural world.
If you’re interested in working together, feel free to reach out or explore my portfolio below.
What does it mean to be an artist?
Is it a way of seeing the world?
Creating with intention?
Expressing an inner landscape?
Or simply noticing small things and getting excited about them?
Maybe it doesn’t really matter.
We don’t need to sell artwork or exhibit it to be artists.
I’m an artist because I carry an unsatisfiable hunger to create – to tell stories, to express what lives inside me, and to invite others into that world.
That’s really all there is to it.
video
Hiking the PCT
In 2024, I fulfilled the biggest dream of my life: hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. In this short film, I share my southbound journey along the PCT – capturing not only the breathtaking landscapes but also the quiet, powerful inner shift that comes with walking over 4200 km.
It’s a story about doing what feels hard – whatever that means to you. For me, it meant crossing deserts, climbing mountains, moving through forests, and confronting my own limits day after day. If I can do this, maybe you can too.
Screen printing
paintings
