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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I never know either, but anything up to £30 seems to go eventually - it just takes time. Sorry to hear about the vet bills - I hope Neil is healing up quickly.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This man really knows what he is doing. He's been monitoring the local rivers for decades. He's been asking for help from the authorities for ages. It just needed doing or the tributary could be lost completely.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If I understand correctly, it's specifically the work he undertook with a digger to remove a buildup of silt and accumulated rubbish that they are prosecuting him for, not the endless weekends he spends organising community litter picking around the water. But it's still utterly crazy.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This is my neck of the woods, out on the fringes of East London. We've helped out and it's hard, filthy work. Paul is an absolute legend. He spends endless hours of his time monitoring, cleaning, organizing locals, educating and pleading with the EA and local council to help.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Playing with some new techniques and materials.

Quick charcoal and pastel sketch from a #rawumber image using a new to me scribble technique.

Quick charcoal sketch from a #rawumber image using a new to me scribble technique.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

100% with you on the love/hate for those split squats!

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It didn't say fictional book, so I'm a world renowned painter who can pretty much name her price for any piece of work. I can absolutely live with that. Jenny Saville - The Anatomy of Painting

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

👏👏👏 That's amazing! Well done you. 👏👏👏 I ♥️ my strength training too. A new deadlift PB this morning put a grin on my face. What's your favorite lift?

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

People are so weird about policing what is clearly a cosy, practical item of clothing. I honestly shouldn't be surprised, but I am. 🙄

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I rather love this pic of you in full flow.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

That's a fascinating colour effect. Thanks for detailing the inks you used on your fabulous artwork. 🤩

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This is so beautiful. You can feel him mid hesitation. 👏👏👏

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Absolutely gorgeous work!

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I finished plate 4 of the Bargue Drawing Course!✨ This one took a while — had a big gap midway as other projects pulled me away, plus working on the family kitchen table means frequent teardown/setup. Feels good to finally wrap it up. A strong early morning win! #Bargue #Charcoal #Charcoaldrawing

Charcoal studies of 8 different ears, all copied from plate 4 of the Charles Bargue Drawing Course.

A photograph of my setup for the Charles Bargue Drawing Course showing an A1 table top drawing board and slide rule. On it are an A2 copy of the Bargue plate and my A3 paper for my drawings side by side.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I took my first ever drawing class yesterday. Thought-provoking instruction from Kan Muftic - my goodness what talent! These are the best of the day. I hope I can continue to develop the ideas from today. #lifedrawing #figuredrawing #charcoaldrawing

Charcoal sketch of a naked woman reclining, back to the viewer.

Dark charcoal sketch of a naked woman, standing facing the viewer. She is holding a large hoop.

A charcoal sketch of a naked woman slumped over a fabric covered arrangement of pillows, stool and chair. One hand rests on the leg closest to the viewer, the other hangs limply forward, as does her head.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Adorable levels of ridiculous. Well done that hound!

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Depends on the chimes. Roz had some that were charming and tuneful (of course she did). I've heard others that were not so pleasing. Why? Is your taste in wind chimes something I will have strong opinions on in the near future?

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Absolutely ♥️ the design! 10/10 I'm looking forward to enjoying the details on a more leisurely read through. Nice work.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I rather like the whimsical sound of this. Thank you for the recommendation.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This was my first life session in a few weeks and I felt a little rusty. Here are my favorite 3. Not fabulous, but not awful either. I used some new-to-me shiny print paper which accelerated smudging in an interesting way. #Lifedraing #figuredrawing #charcoaldrawing

20 minute charcoal sketch of a seated man. Style is loose and scribbled. Highlights indicated with white chalk.

19 minute charcoal sketch of the head and torso of a seated man, viewed from behind, leaning back, head facing to the right. Style is loose and scribbled.

3 x 3 minute sketches of a male figure in different positions. Style is loose and scribbled.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Wow! Those are incredible. Thanks for sharing.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Bargue plate 3. More challenging curves on this one. Mostly pleased with my attempt. I've just bought new paper which I think will make plate 4 easier both to erase and draw fine lines. 🤞 #Bargue #Charcoal

5 charcoal drawings of classical profiles based on copies of Charles Bargue's Drawing Course, plate 3.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I hope you heal up quickly. ❤️‍🩹

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I was pleased with some of my composition choices last night - this is the best of them. I think time spent on Bargue copies this week has allowed me to see the model a little differently. #LifeDrawing #FigureDrawimg #Bargue #LeytonstonLifeDrawing

10 minute charcoal sketch of a standing woman facing the viewer. Left arm resting across her body, weight slightly on right hip, gaze down and to the right.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Bargue plate 2. More curves and variation in line weight. I've used cheap print paper so far, but for detailed charcoal work I'm beginning to reach its limits. I can see a positive difference between my first and last mouth. So enjoying immersing my self in this. #Bargue #Charcoal

2 sheets of A2 paper clipped onto a drawing board. On the left, Bargue plate 2 - 8 charcoal line drawings of human chins, mouths and lower noses at different angles. On the right are my second stage copies.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

1. Notorious Then it becomes impossible to order. North By Northwest, The Birds, Rear Window, Rebecca. These last four probably change depending on my mood, but Notorious is a little vintage gem. I still find my whole body tense up as Claude Rains heads down the stairs to the wine cellar.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I've just begun the Charles Bargue Drawing Course. These classic 18th century copy lessons get progressively more challenging with each plate. Here is my first attempt at plate 1. Apparently Van Gogh did all 197 at least twice. I hope a little of his inspiration rubs off on me. #Bargue #Charcoal

A charcoal line drawing of a human eye, socket and bridge of the nose copied from The Charles Bargue Drawing Course. Single vertical and horizontal guide lines cross in the centre to help with the accuracy of the copy.

A photo shows a large board propped up vertically holding two portrait A2 sheets of paper side by side. The sheet on the left is the copied work in progress. On the right a print out of the first plate from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course showing 12 line drawings of individual human eyes. Charcoal, plastic dividers and a kneadable eraser sit on the edge of the table at the front of the image.

A photo showing 12 line drawings of the human eye socket copied from the first Bargue plate.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Reading your post, at least 4 news stories come to mind that you could be referring to today. 🙄 It seems to be the water we swim in now.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Last night was so encouraging. I can see real improvement in my expression of light and shadow and the proportions came together fairly well too. It makes me so happy when I glimpse how it must feel to draw confidently and competently. #LeytonstoneLifeDrawing #FigureDrawing #LifeDrawing

15 minute charcoal sketch of a naked standing woman. Hands on hips, left leg raised slightly on a small yoga block.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Last night's class gave me 3 drawings I didn't hate. Mostly due to the small improvement in shading. Each one has elements that show promise despite none of them being very good as a whole. It's encouraging. Fab life modeling from ModBodAdrian #LifeDrawimg #FigureDrawing #LeytonstoneLifeDrawing

Charcoal sketch of a standing man's back, one arm raised with hand resting on head, one hand on hip.

Charcoal sketch of the front of a standing man's torso, hands clasped, arms raised above head, lifting to the right.

20 minute Charcoal sketch of a naked man laying on his back. Right knee bent, left arm raised to rest on his head.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

All years I've known you - I cannot remember seeing you in red before. These are very cute!

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I tried new charcoal on Wednesday. Here is my best pencil sketch - which tells you all you need to know about that experiment. #LeytonstoneLifeDrawing #LifeDrawing #FigureDrawing

14 minute pencil sketch of a crouching woman, back to viewer, one leg extended behind her.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

This is so dismal and shitty. And so unnecessary. Thank you for making me aware of this and so many other impacts - I don't comment often on your posts, but I do appreciate the knowledge that reading your content gives me.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I hope it turns out to be an easy fix.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

A new occasional Monday class with longer poses allowed me to grapple with shading and facial features with mixed results. The proportions and likeness are tolerable, but my shading is still a bit of a car crash. It's all good practice though. #LifeDrawimg #FigureDrawimg #LeytonstoneLifeDrawing

70 minute charcoal sketch of a topless man with short hair.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

A fun exhibition at Electric Dreams yesterday. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

He is entirely adorable.

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

This is the most relatable thing I've read online for some time. 😅

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Helen @pummell.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed trying to capture this pretzel like prone twist. I do wonder if sometimes the complicated poses force me to pay more attention, resulting in a better sketch? #LeytonstoneLifeDrawing #LifeDrawing #FigureDrawing

20 minute charcoal sketch of a prone woman in a twisted pose.

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