Helen Winslow Durkee: A Brooklyn Artist's Delicate Touch Helen Winslow Durkee (1880–1954) emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of Brooklyn, New York City, establishing herself as a respected portrait miniaturist and still life painter. Her formative years were marked by enrollment at Smith College, where she honed her intellectual curiosity alongside her burgeoning artistic talent—a foundation that would prove invaluable throughout her career. Returning to New York after graduation, Durkee pursued formal training at the Art Students League from 1910 to 1918, immersing herself in a mil…