PAINTING AT THE BROOKLYN STUDIO

Enjoying painting flowy watercolors, in this humid NYC weather.

Also enjoying a frozen margarita, hose pipes and Van Leeuwen ice cream :)

Special gifts

Absolutely loving the work of friend, Re Jin Lee of Bailey Doesn't Bark. I've already snuck into her studio and bought a ring holder or two.
The pieces are just so beautiful they make the best gifts -- if you can bare to part with the goods yourself.

There is a lovely piece on this talented lady here.

MY CLASS AT THE TEXTILE ARTS CENTER- MANHATTAN

I taught my first class at TAC (an introduction to florals in textile design),  at the start of the month. It was such a great experience, with a wonderful group of people in a really fantastic space. Here are a few snaps of the day, photographed by lovely Nicolette.

Figured I'd dress the part!

I look forward to adding more floral-painting classes, both at TAC and with my continuing classes at the studio.

Fiber Art

I've not always been a fan of fiber art. My early run-ins with 'crafty art' included raffia owls with giant, wooden-bead eyes (child of the 70's), neon felted hats/gloves (sunday village fairs) and crocheted cardigans in pastel colors (thanks nan). So as a rule, I've always steered well clear of anything too hand-made looking.

However. The last few years have been pretty epic in terms of exciting moves in the textile and fiber realms. I am a convert, I want a rug on my wall and weaves where paintings usually hang. Here are some examples of the tactile lovelies I am swooning over currently. 

Flair magazine

By the uber talented Brook&Lyn

The Brick house isn't shy around a giant piece of fiber. Love it.

Amazing rugs at Pretty Mommy store

Petal pusher.

(Source : here )

Really looking forward to teaching my floral painting class this weekend, at the Textile Arts Center in Manhattan! It's all about the blooms at the moment, here are a few things I'm inspired by and a few shots from the studio.
Can't wait to meet those of you who have signed up!

My designs, at the studio
Via Instagram @shopdealtry

(Source: via here )

(Source : luliewallace, via here)

Photo by Helen Dealtry
(Source : Nicolette Camille Studio)

Color palettes at the studio

J Crew S/S 2013 Details (via wearcolor)

Design by Helen Dealtry

Love this!
(Source : here)

'ERIDANUS' BY DEALTRY. FALL 2013. OUT-TAKES 1...

Bailey giving Lisa a few modeling tips

We had a blast shooting the new line, can't wait to show you more!


Photos  Jennifer Sarkilahti
Model  Lisa Przystup
Styling  Katie McClain and Helen Dealtry
Jewelry  Fay Andrada and Odette New York

Florals in textiles- Take a basic class.

Exciting news! I'll be teaching a few classes at the Textile Arts center this spring/ Summer!
 There will be a weekend course on April 6-7th at their Brooklyn location, and June 1-2nd at the Manhattan center.

Heres a little more info for you...

In this 2-day weekend intensive, students will be given an introduction to the use of florals and organic form in printed textile design.
Day One will be spent working from floral still-life arrangements and 2-D inspirational tears to create a piece of painted artwork, as a start point for pattern design.

Using the artwork on Day Two, we will look at how to 'pull' from form, color and composition, and use it to create basic textile prints.
There will also be the option to create a small fabric swatch of the students design, using disperse dyes and a heat transfer press.
Beginners welcome. Basic knowledge of textiles, printing and repeat are suggested. You should have interest in drawing, design and pattern.

I'd love to meet you, come take a class!