Helen Mayfield

Helen Mayfield (1939-1997) (full name Helen Burkhart Mayfield) was an American artist from Texas.

Mayfield was born in Blanco, Texas. After graduating from high school, she attended South West Texas State University, where she majored in art and met her future husband, Martin Mayfield. Before moving back to Austin, Texas, the two moved to New York City, where they took part in various Broadway productions. After returning to Texas, Mayfield taught modern dance, established the Renaissance Market, for people to sell their art and handicrafts, and produced a many drawings and paintings.

After the Mayfields obtained a divorce, she suffered from severe mental and emotional problems, eventually ending up living on the street.