Mastodawn

Meadhbh on the Floor
2020, Bic4 Ballpoint pen, 10 Colour Ballpoint pen on 8.5" × 11" acid free archival paper.
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Joer-art Dec 24

Meadhbh Shoulder Twist
Ballpoint pens on 9” x 12” acid free archival paper.
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Stretching after a long pose.
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lightningfirefly Nov 23

The Fear of Being Photographed

I tried to capture the feeling of wanting to be seen, but also wanting to hide at the same time. Basically: my anxiety about sharing art.

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Joer-art Oct 22

Ruth Resting (variation I) Ballpoint pens on 9” x 12” acid free archival paper.
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From 2021: Reference photograph used with RichardRuth Art’s kind and generous permission.
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Joer-art Oct 7

Joey
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Drawing from 2019 that drove me insane. The first time I tried drawing fur-I have a hard enough time drawing human hair.
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2019, Ballpoint Pen on 8.5" x 11" acid free archival paper.
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Joer-art Oct 1

Amy, Arms Up II
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Drawing from 2021.
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2021, Ballpoint pen on 8.5” x 11" acid free archival paper.
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Joer-art Aug 23, 2025

Another pose by Meadhbh.
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2025, Ballpoint pens on 5” x 8” acid free sketchbook paper.
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Joer-art Aug 4, 2025

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Meadhbh posing on a barstool with her hair in a braid.
2021, Ballpoint pens on 9” x 12” acid free paper.
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J.M. Helfrich May 31, 2023

I'm thrilled to say that my painting "The Dark Horse" is on the cover of On Spec magazine! ☺️ Inside this latest issue you'll find my artist interview by the fabulous Cat McDonald, alongside some pretty amazing short fiction. Check it out here: https://onspec.ca/current-issue or read the magazine for free with any Alberta library card: https://albertamagazines.com/read-alberta-emagazines

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Current Issue #123 VOL 33 No 1

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J.M. Helfrich Jan 17, 2023

While in the throes of painting, I am often struck by deep philosophical revelations such as: WHOA dog noses totes look like aliens!

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