Kimberillo | Kimber Helm, Alberta Artist

Make room for more wonder.

Explore my evolving collection of art and stories celebrating nature, beauty, memory, and place.

Kimber drawing a detailed illustration at her desk.

nature’s dance

linocut − 2019

Black and white linocut with waves, sea creatures, and the words “The Song of the Sea”. — song of the seaLinocut · 2019

Black and white linocut with birds, flowing leaves, and the words “Rest in the promise of the Wind”. — promise of the windLinocut · 2019

Black and white linocut of daisies and leaves surrounding the words “Find me among the daisies”. — among the daisiesLinocut · 2019

Nature’s seasons mirror the phases within our existence as elements are born, rejuvenated, and metamorphosed.

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rediscovering home

original oil paintings — 2024-2025

Oil painting of exposed tree roots and rocks beside turquoise water. — hidden placesbig hill springs provincial park

Oil painting of a waterfall cascading over warm brown rocks. — turbulencejohnston canyon, banff national park

Oil painting of a rocky lakeshore with golden trees beneath a steep cliff. — around the bendlake minnewanka, banff national park

Oil painting of a turquoise mountain lake bordered by evergreen and golden trees. — these are the daystwo jack lake, banff national park

Lake Agnes, an oil painting of mountain slopes and trees reflected in still water. — standing talllake agnes, banff national park

Oil painting of a blue lake among rolling golden hills and forests. — into the expanseglenbow ranch provincial park

Oil painting of golden trees on a mountainside beneath a purple sky. — larches in the cirquepeter lougheed provincial park

Oil painting of a red cabin in rolling green and golden hills. — in the valleybar u ranch, longview

Oil painting of a pale tree trunk beside turquoise water with a mountain beyond. — between branchesgap lake, bow valley provincial park

Oil painting of a rocky forest stream surrounded by green and golden foliage. — garden of timecascade of time gardens, banff national park

Oil painting of a wooden footbridge over a turquoise river beneath mountain peaks. — reflections in purplecascade ponds, banff national park

By Still Waters, an oil painting of turquoise mountain peaks above a green valley and blue water. — by still watersbow river, canmore

printmaking

Black and white linocut of a figure in a mountainous landscape beneath a watchful eye. — someone watching over me – linocut – 2012

Layered blue reduction woodcut with abstract water, light, and textured shapes. — liminal spaces – reduction woodcut – 2012

Blue linocut with hand-carved lettering reading “Find the stories”. — find the stories – linocut – 2018

Screenprint of an octopus in blue, purple, and red. — blu – screenprint – 2019

White botanical lines depicting fritillaria flowers against a dark background. — fritillaria hermonis – linocut – 2018

sketchbook

mixed media

Open sketchbook on a wooden tabletop, with an ink drawing of a tree branch and a crowned skull. — Crowned skull & tree branch

Open sketchbook on a wooden tabletop, with an ornate sword and flowing botanical ink drawings. — Sword & botanical studies

Open sketchbook with a tree study and colourful drawings of everyday objects. — Nature & everyday observations

Open sketchbook with pink drawings of deer, antlers, and birds. — Birds & animals

Open sketchbook on a wooden tabletop, with EMERGE lettering and a framed tree drawing on the left page and a rat skeleton inside a hand-drawn rectangular border on the right. — Lettering & skeleton study

frequently asked questions

Who is Kimberillo?

Kimberillo is the artist identity of Kimber Helm, an Alberta-based artist, designer, and writer. Read Kimber’s biography.

What kind of art does Kimber make?

Kimber’s current work includes oil painting and linocut printmaking. This portfolio also includes reduction woodcuts, screenprints, digital illustration, photography, and sketchbook studies.

What inspires Kimber’s artwork?

Nature, light and shadow, wonder, memory, faith, and storytelling inform Kimber’s work. Her art explores the relationship between people and the natural world.

Where can I buy Kimberillo artwork and cards?

Visit the Kimberillo shop for current products, availability, prices, and shipping information.

Where can I follow Kimber’s creative process?

Follow @kimberillo on Instagram and @kimberillo on YouTube for more of her creative work.