Welcome to the Zero Empty Spaces Podcast – where we spotlight the artists transforming once-vacant spaces into thriving hubs of creativity and community.In this episode, we sit down with Helen Parchment-Linton, a self-taught artist whose journey spans from Treasure Beach, Jamaica to the Treasure Coast of Florida. With a background in banking and a lifelong love for painting, Helen brings a unique story of discipline, resilience, and liberation through art.Working primarily in oils and acrylics, Helen paints whatever inspires her — from the vibrant memories of her hometown in Jamaica, to sweeping Florida seascapes, to imaginative anime creations. She describes art as “so very liberating” and credits her time painting with mentor Karen Leffel-Massengill at The Nook for pushing her to grow more confident in her practice.Now a resident artist at Zero Empty Spaces in Jensen Beach, Helen embraces the freedom of having a dedicated studio outside of her home, where she can create, connect, and share her process with the public. For her, the greatest reward comes in knowing that her work brings joy to others.🎨 Highlights from this episode:Helen’s journey from Jamaica to Florida, and how both places influence her artThe leap from banking into a self-taught artistic careerWhy painting feels liberating and how it fuels her creativityThe role mentorship plays in her growth as a confident painterWhat she loves most about having a Zero Empty Spaces studio outside her homeHow sharing her art with the public has shaped her process and connections💬 “There is nothing more fulfilling than to know you are bringing joy to someone through your art.” – Helen LintonSubscribe for more stories of transformation through creative placemaking, art, and purpose.At Zero Empty Spaces, we are dedicated to transforming vacant commercial real estate into working artist studios that serve as vibrant hubs for creativity and community engagement. We activate these spaces where artists can create and collaborate at an affordable price while having the ability to be discovered and sell artwork out of their studio. Our innovative approach addresses the challenge of urban blight and retail vacancies by temporarily occupying unused spaces until permanent tenants are secured by property owners.Through this model, we breathe fresh life into new and neglected areas, fostering artistic expression and economic revitalization. All with the goal of expanding the appreciation of various genres of visual art and helping to create a thriving cultural community in more cities across the world. Current Florida locations include Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Jensen Beach, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, & Boca Raton. Other locations include Natick Massachusetts, Richmond Virginia, and more coming soon!For More Information Log On To www.zeroemptyspaces.com Or E-mail [email protected]#Podcast #ZeroEmptySpacesPodcast #UniteUsGroup #ZeroEmptySpaces