Helen Lewis

Washington, D.C.

"I draw for myself and to share my love. It feels good to draw things that remind me of my favorite people."

Helen Lewis is a Washington, D.C.–based artist who has cultivated a distinctive practice through her work with Art Enables. While her early artistic explorations centered on fiber arts, Helen discovered her true medium of choice in the Art Enables studio: watercolor. This vibrant and fluid medium has allowed her to translate her eye for detail and energetic imagination into a rich body of work.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world and the people around her, Helen's primary muses include flowers, people, and the beach. Her compositions are immediately recognizable for their meticulous construction, repeating shapes, and rhythmic motifs. Her paintings are much like Helen herself, achieving a balance between tranquility and playfulness.

Helen is known within the studio for her focus and the remarkably prolific nature of her artmaking practice. Beyond her artistic discipline, she is beloved by her peers for her mischievous, quick-witted humor and her ability to elicit laughter from her friends.