Helen Utsal

Helen Utsal is an award-winning contemporary landscape painter based on Vancouver Island. With a passion for trees and vibrant colours, Helen captures forests with a sense of joy and wonder.

Hiking and paddling, she captures fleeting moments of light and serenity with acrylics, oil, cold wax medium and drawing materials.

“I am entranced by the light in the forest and the diversity of moods and personalities of trees. I don’t seek to reproduce reality but rather capture my impressions of colour, energy and light. Nature is a place of wonder and possibilities. Welcome to the landscape of Canada!"