Helen Gotlib was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In college, Gotlib divided her time between printmaking and scientific
illustration. Her experience in scientific illustration helped her
develop her ability to produce very detailed work. Her interest in
printmaking evolved as she studied many different methods including
lithography, intaglio, and wood block printmaking with water-based
inks.
Gotlib has traveled extensively. Her observations of people and customs
in Japan, China and Israel have influenced her perception of the human
body and how expressive it is. Her life drawings reflect what people
can express with isolated parts of their bodies.
Gotlib’s work has been exhibited in numerous juried shows across
the country.
