Helen was the oldest daughter of Ernest Gilbert Standing and Asenath Jane Standing (Henderson). She taught at the Bear Creek School from 1932 to 1934.
She was born in March 19, 1916, near Earlham, Iowa. She and her three sisters took up sketching following the example of their grandfather, Henry Standing. She became a public health nurse and lived near Gallipolis, Ohio.
Silhouette of Ted Foster, cutout laid on grocery bag, 1942
Silhouette of Cameron Foster, cutout laid on grocery bag, 1942
Pencil sketch of Cameron Foster, 1942
Owned by Ted Foster, Athens, Ohio
At The End Of Helen's Driveway, oil (20" x 32")
Owned by Jim and Omedia Spriegel, Gallipolis, Ohio
Asenath Jane Henderson Standing, color pencil sketch - 1932
Owned by Jim and Omedia Spriegel, Gallipolis, Ohio
The Haircut: Gilbert Standing cutting Henry's hair - 1942
Owned by Jim and Omedia Spriegel, Gallipolis, Ohio
Henry Standing #1 pencil sketch
Owned by Ted Foster, Athens, Ohio
Henry Standing #2 pencil sketch
Owned by Ted Foster, Athens, Ohio