Helena Tarn, Artist

Freelance artist living and working in County Down, Northern Ireland. Inspired by the natural beauty of my home town, my work incorporates the rich, wild florals and landscapes of the area.

Friday 17 December 2021

Hello! I'm a freelance artist living and working in County Down, Northern Ireland. Inspired by the natural beauty of my hometown, my work incorporates the rich, wild florals and landscapes of the area.

Although I was passionate about art growing up, I chose the ‘sensible’ job route and worked in the corporate IT industry for several years. A qualified Business Relationship and Project Manager, I took a leap of faith in taking a career break 6 years ago. I gave up the well-paid job, the security of my 9-5, to volunteer for a charity. Not only did this give me an opportunity to work hard for something other than financial gain, but it helped me gain greater confidence as an innovator and collaborator. Little did I know that this would also lead me to make my passion project a reality and start Helena Tarn Art as a way to fill the creative void that had been lacking for quite some time. It was the need to find creative fulfilment reignited my desire to experiment artistically and I started to take evening art classes to fill the creative void and hone my technical skills.

I properly began painting again in the Summer of 2020 (yep that year...) as a result of staring at blank walls in a new rental during lockdown. I felt the need to express myself creatively to help get through this ridiculously weird time. I never thought it would lead to opening my own online shop, licensing opportunities and finding a world-wide community of lovely customers.

Growing up in the Yorkshire moorlands of England, I now call Northern Ireland home, a place where the lush Mourne Mountains sprawl into the stormy Irish sea. My abstract, expressionistic style is the accumulation of feelings inspired by the landscape and vivid textures leading to a bold and vibrant art practice. My paintings focus on bright florals and untamed abstract landscapes. My work is intuitive and driven by the energy and chaos of the rocky coastline and the wildness and bleakness of the hills. I am a colour addict and love how colour has the ability to change your mood and outlook. My clients are often looking for a statement piece for their home or a lively print to energise a gallery wall.

I am passionate about how art creates an emotional narrative to connect the story of your living space. Art brings life, it shows personality and brings joy and fulfilment. Well, that's what I think anyway!

Please feel free to get in touch. I'm friendly and I'd love to hear from you!

You can reach me at helenatarnart.com or feel free to email at hello@helenatarnart.com, or keep up to date with me on Instagram: @helenatarnart

Friday 17 December 2021