Cover Artist Helen Plenert

Inside Arden July 2021

A native Sacramentan, Helen has worked in the artistic and creative communities for decades, culminating in her current visual art. Her list of commissions includes private portraits, murals and theater stage designs. “As an artist I feel obligated to educate and energize the viewer. Simplicity and a new view of the commonplace can be uplifting in the average person’s life.” Retired as program/art director in 2016, she teaches weekly watercolor classes at Sacramento Art Center. Shown: “River Love,” acrylic, 24 inches by 36 inches. Visit hplenert.com and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.