Alice was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. From an early age she drew and painted. In fact, she has painted in acrylics since she was 12 years old in the coulee hills close to her family home Helwig took a two-year commercial art program at the Medicine Hat College and then a Bachelor of Education Degree (with Distinction) from the University of Lethbridge. Looking for adventure she moved to Fox Lake, a small remote village in Northern Alberta. There she taught English and art while maintaining a studio in her home. She has taught in other locations including Mayerthorpe and Calgary. She also hosted four seasons of “Canvas”, a painting show for Shaw Cable TV in Calgary.
Alice attended the Banff Centre in a self-directed residency in 2008 and 2005. Her award-winning work is included in many private and corporate collections. Now a Liquitex Demonstration Artist, she continues to encourage others to embrace creative pursuits.
