Monday, January 15, 2018

2018 - changing and improving!

Things are Changing this Year

I'm streamlining and simplifying!   The busier I get, the less time I have for managing blogs, 
studio work, sales, shipping, and all the other things one has to do in life!  

SO THIS BLOG will no longer be active.  But that doesn't mean I'm not actively creating!! 

NOW, I will only be posting to my blog, Brushstrokes, etc, 

so please click my link and bookmark it, so you can visit me often!
I have lots going on that

that's the place to see it as it happens! 

And, if you want to see all my work in 1 location - the best place to do that is at
my
website(HelenCRead.com)


You may also want to visit my Etsy Shop where you will find many of my smaller works! 

Thank you for your ongoing interest and for loving art!   I hope to see you in these new locations and that they will actually serve you a little better! 

Saturday, December 9, 2017

A winter's rest

Winter's Rest,  6x9" oil on gesso board 
©2017  Helen Read 

$130.00
Ready to frame
(Free Domestic Shipping - IL residents please add 8% sales tax)



Thursday, November 30, 2017

Enter to win this little painting!

This month I'll be giving this little bluebird mini painting away!

Little Bluebird, 3x3" oil on canvas + a small easel
©2017 Helen Read
 That's right!   For those who are subscribed to my monthly newsletter, all the details will be given in a few days when my newsletter is sent!  You'll want to be signed up (see below) so you receive my email and can take part! 



It's easy and fun to join my circle of friends... every month I send special offers, hold a contest, give away a freebie, and give some discounts!   If you love art, and if you like gifts... this is for you!!  

All you need to do is click the button below, it will take you to a form  and you'll be signed up.  I'll be sending my next newsletter (and the information about this little bird) within the first few days of December!  



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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

5 Beautiful Fine Art Prints Available

Now available in Fine Art Giclee Prints!

Please scroll down for more information about archival giclee prints, which can be printed on either canvas or paper. Giclee prints are beautifully printed with archival inks and papers and available at a very affordable price!

PLEASE NOTE: 
Shipping more than 1 item to the same address allows me to discount shipping.  However, it isn't possible to have that happen until after check out, when I will refund the discounted amount through paypal.  I'm sorry for that inconvenience; I tried multiple options to avoid it. 

Lovely Lavender -  fine art giclee print
©Helen Read

Lovely Lavender, (originally oil on gessoboard) is now available as a fine art print
in 2 sizes: 8x10" or 11x14" and on either stretched canvas or as a matted print or mounted on a rigid support. 
And the original is still available, as well at this link

8x10" Giclee Print, matted in off white for a 12x14" frame - $28.00
8x10" Giclee Print, unmatted.  Mounted on a rigid support - ready to frame - $28.00
11x14" Giclee Print, unmatted.  Mounted on a rigid support - ready to frame - $53.00
8x10" Giclee Print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $49.00
11x14" Giclee Print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $72.00

Please add $15.00 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax
Shipping discount will be refunded on orders with more than 1 item going to the same address.


 
Descanso Iris -  fine art giclee print
©Helen Read
Descanso Iris (originally a watercolor painting) was purchased for the set of the TV show, Chicago Fire.
It boasts a beautiful array of colors in pinks and greens.  
It is now available as a giclee print on watercolor paper.  

Available in 1 size
8x10" Giclee print matted in white to fit a 12x14" frame - $28.00


Please add $15.00 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax
Shipping discount will be refunded on orders with more than 1 item going to the same address




Nest Eggs -  fine art giclee print
©Helen Read

Nest Eggs, (originally oil on canvas) features a robin's nest - containing the promise of new life and varied colors of turquoise in light and shadow.  It is available as an 8x10" print
on stretched canvas or as a matted print or mounted on a rigid surface and ready to frame.
available with 3 options:

8x10" Giclee Print, matted in off white for a 12x14" frame - $28.00
8x10" Giclee print, unmatted.  Mounted on a rigid support, ready to frame - $28.00
8x10" Giclee Print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $49.00
Please add $15.00 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax
Shipping discount will be refunded on orders with more than 1 item going to the same address





Two of a Feather -  fine art giclee print
©Helen Read


 Two of a Feather  (originally oil on gessoboard) is available as a fine art print
8x8" and with several options: 


8x8" giclee print matted in off white to fit a 12x12" frame  - $23.00

8x8" giclee print unmatted and mounted on a rigid support - ready to frame  - $23.00


$8x8" giclee print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $43.00

Please add $15.00 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax
Shipping discount will be refunded on orders with more than 1 item going to the same address




Callas at Sunrise -  fine art giclee print
©Helen Read
Callas at Sunrise (originally oil on canvas) is now available as a fine art print
in 2 sizes: 8x10" or 11x14" and on either stretched canvas or as a matted print or mounted on a rigid support. 
And the original is still available, as well at this link! 

8x10" Giclee Print, matted in off white for a 12x14" frame - $28.00
8x10" Giclee Print, unmatted.  Mounted on a rigid support - ready to frame - $28.00
11x14" Giclee Print, unmatted.  Mounted on a rigid support - ready to frame - $53.00
8x10" Giclee Print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $49.00
11x14" Giclee Print on stretched canvas - ready to frame - $72.00

Please add $15.00 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax
Shipping discount will be refunded on orders with more than 1 item going to the same address

  What is Giclee Printing? 

Giclee is a printing process that uses archival papers or other supports and inks.  Because of this, these prints do not fade, discolor or deteriorate over time.  I use a printing company that focuses on fine art prints done to high standards.  I know you'll be pleased with your purchase.  However, if for some reason it does not meet your needs, you may make a return within 14 days.
   When you make an order, I am notified and your order will be printed and shipped.  I ask that you allow approximately 10 days for receipt, although for most domestic addresses, your prints will arrive sooner!    Prints can be sent to international addresses as well, although shipping costs are higher.  Please email me for an estimate on shipping outside the US.   

I'm excited to be able to offer this option!  It is a great way to hang beautiful art in your home or to give fine art as a gift.  The affordability of fine art prints adds another way to bring beauty into our lives!  

Monday, November 13, 2017

Two of a Feather

Birds of a Feather, 6x6" oil on gesso board 
©2017 Helen Read 

SOLD 

These 2!  Captured with a bit of personality showing!  (Perhaps a little mischief!?) 

You can almost hear what they are thinking!   

Watch this painting unfold in a few seconds (of course, it took longer than a few seconds to paint!)  Its always fascinating to see how it begins and how it comes to its final form.
You can also see it on YouTube here:   https://youtu.be/wkMlFiq_nxY

 

Friday, October 27, 2017

Autumn Joy

Autumn Joy, 7x5" oil on gesso board
© 2017 Helen Read 
ready to frame 

$90.00 
(Free domestic shipping,  IL residents please add 8% sales tax.)



Sunday, October 22, 2017

Coming soon!

My November Newsletter will be on its way soon,
Don't miss out on special offers!


It's fun!  When you are on my email list, you'll get a monthly email with beautiful visuals,
special offers and discounts, and some kind of surprise that you might like to participate in, download, or share!
It's an opportunity to see what's going on in my studio and in my world!  

Your info will never be shared! So you're safe!! 



Saturday, September 23, 2017

Summer Geraniums

September Geranium, 8x8" graphite on clayboard
©2017 Helen Read 

$120.00
(ready to frame)
(please add $15 domestic shipping,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax)


 

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Join the Fun!!


That's right!  Last month, my special offer included a "member discount" for one of my newest 
paintings AND a contest to pick a winner for a free original painting! 

There's just 1 catch....

 I only make this offer available on my newsletter list.  

It's actually a win-win, because you will get: 

  • About 1 email a month with lots of visuals and news from my studio (and sometimes other news!)
  • Special monthly discounts, give-aways, and contests 
  • A chance to give me input about future projects and work. (Your opinion counts!)
  • Also, you will often see things first or hear about new ideas before anyone else does. 
  • If you send me your birthday month, I'll send you a little something special
  • New members get a little gift for signing up!
  • Being a newsletter member is  FREE!  (Not much in our world is free, when you think about it)
  • And your information is safe - I use a secure service and I never share your information 

It's so easy to sign up.  Just fill out the information below and you'll be signed up and will receive the next newsletter which will come out around the first part of October!  

So, why not? 
There's nothing to lose and lots that you'll enjoy receiving from me!
And while I'm thinking of it, maybe you have friends whom you know would be interested in joining too.  
So please share my information with them.
(And let me know by email if you referred a friend.  If they become a member, I'll send you a thank you!)



Saturday, September 9, 2017

Unfolding ...


Unfolding, 8x8" graphite on clayboard
©Helen Read 

$120.00(Please add $12.00 domestic shipping, IL residents please add 8% sales tax)