Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Final Posting in 2008

Happy New Year!


Watercolor Paintings and Drawings done this year.

I'm posting the end of the paintings that I've done this year... my final posting for the December rewind! I haven't posted the paintings that have been sold this year .... but, it has been a productive year, as you can see as you scroll through this month of postings. It is kind of good to see everything in one place!

Please have a safe and wonderful New Year celebration .... and may the new year be one of optimism and opportunity! Blessings!

Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 in review


Fallscape, Oil on canvas


Pretty in Pink, Oil on canvas

Two more - larger paintings from this year.
I believe the measurements are as follows (I need to go back and
check the records):
Fallscape - 10 x 12"
Pretty in Pink, 20 x 28"

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The Nest Series ...

The year continues in review ~

Empty Nest w/Feather - 6x6" Oil on canvas


Nest Eggs, 10 x 12" Oil on canvas


Empty Nest with Shell Fragments, 6x6" Oil on canvas

Click here to read about the reasons and symbolism behind this set of 3.

Monday, December 22, 2008

The year in review - continued:

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Hollyhock Stocks in Bloom, 8x8" Oil on canvas $120


Marigold magnified, 5x7" Oil on canvas, $100

Several more of for my December rewind! The botanical theme continues as it did through most of the year this year! These two featured two types of floral presentations. Magnification always interests me ... I love the surprises seen within a common image. The grouping of hollyhocks was experimenting with composition and subject for a larger piece that is a possible commission.

For more information on the purchase of these - or any of the other paintings featured here,
please email me - studio_upstairs@hotmail.com

Friday, December 19, 2008

More from this year of painting ~



Top: Coneflower Centered, 8x8" Oil on canvas - $120
Bottom: Coneflower 3, 5x7" Oil on canvas - $100

Please remember! Discount given on the purchase of more than 1 painting
for this month of December! More details here.

More of the year in review! These two were part of the 3 small coneflowers I did this summer. Each was quite different; each featured coneflowers at various stages of their lifespan and with different kinds of light on them.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

December Rewind, continued ~

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Coneflower 1, 5x7" Oil on canvas - $100.00



Green grapes, 5x7" Oil on canvas, $100

Two more paintings from the year which is almost over!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Twilight


Twilight, 8x8" Oil on canvas, $120.00

For more information on this painting, please click here.

To find out about its availability, please email me:
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Saturday, December 13, 2008

December Rewind ....


Set of 8 notecards (4 designs) featuring my Original Fruit Watercolor Paintings

I developed a new set of notecards during 2008. This set features 4 of my original paintings within a border. The border says "A Tree is Known by its Fruit" and the 9 fruits of the spirit are included with one of them being featured in larger type at the bottom. They are blank inside and measure 4.25 x 5.5". Envelopes are included. $10.00 per set.





I've sold quite a few of these in the past few months. Personally, I'm glad that I have a few things to encourage actual, physical correspondence! There's something tactile and wonderful about writing and receiving actual personal mail!




Monday, December 8, 2008

December Rewinds

The painting year in review!


Three Small Sunflowers 5x5" - $90 ea. , and 5x7" $100
when purchased together - $250.00


Yellow Cat - 8x8" Acrylic on canvas - $120. 00

Please see my website for more paintings from 2008 that are available. Also special discounts are being offered in the month of December!

Also available are notecards, which make great stocking stuffers!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

More from my December Rewind ~

Reposting 2008 Paintings Still Available!
Its not too late to give something special to someone special for Christmas!

Prices are marked, however ....
purchase 2 or more paintings for a 10% discount!


Blue Kitten, 5x5" Acrylic on canvas, $90.00


Green on Blue, 5x7" Oil on canvas, $100.00

See more! Visit my Online Gift Catalog, for more ideas,
from stocking stuffers to one-of-a-kind paintings!

Friday, December 5, 2008

December Rewind, continued ~

Reposting 2008 Paintings Still Available!
Its not too late to give something special to someone special for Christmas!

Prices are marked, however ....
purchase 2 or more paintings for a 10% discount!
Red Velvet, 5x5" Oil on canvas $90.00


Berry Bowl, 6x6" Oil on Canvas, $100.00

Please visit my online catalog to see other paintings and notecards that make
great holiday gifts!
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

December Rewind ....

Reposting some paintings not yet sold from 2008!
Its not too late to give something special to someone special for Christmas!

Prices are marked, however ....
purchase 2 or more for a 10% discount!


Snowscape, 8x8" Oil on canvas, $120.00



Red Cabbage, 5 x 7" Oil on canvas, $100.00


Three Lemons, 6x6" Oil on canvas, $100.00

To see other ideas for Christmas Gift Giving (including great stocking stuffers) please visit my online catalog: http://HelenCRead.com/catalog.html

Prices do not reflect 7.75% sales tax for IL residents,
Shipping is additional.

Questions? Please email me! Studio_upstairs@hotmail.com





Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Join me.....

This afternoon/evening for
Hollyhock Floral and Gift Shop's Grand Opening

Wine Tasting and Appetizers
4:30 - 7:00 pm
203 S. Hale St., Wheaton, IL

Hibiscus, 14" Hand Painted Wooden Platter

I plan to be there, my work will be displayed, and who knows what the owners Angela and Andrea have planned!? It is a great little place, full of beautiful holiday spirit! Pictured above are a few things I've created that are on display there.

You can see more at my website. Check out my
online Christmas catalog, where you can
find many ideas in lots of price ranges, with holiday discounts available!