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Article: Artist proves oil, water really do mix: ; Woman switching mediums after 33 years
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- Charleston Daily Mail
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- September 10, 2009
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If You Go What: Helen Chilton solo exhibit Where: The Art Store,
1013 Bridge Road When: Saturday through Oct. 3 Info:
www.theartstorewv.com or 304-345-1038
After 33 years of working exclusively with watercolor paints,
Helen Chilton was the queen of her medium.
She could lay down a watercolor with the best of them, creating
lush images of nature she loves.
At a point in her painting career where she could continue to
operate well within her comfort zone - one that art buyers certainly
liked, because her paintings sell well - she did a most unusual
thing.
She switched it up - set aside the watercolors and paper and
picked up oil paints and canvas.
That's the art world equivalent of making a ...