Facing West - Sunflower

Facing West - Sunflower,  approx 6 x 8" colored pencil on black paper

©2007, Helen Read 

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Prototype - abstract

Untitled,  3.5 x 5.5" acrylic/watercolor on paper 

©2011, Helen Read 

This one is a small prototype, planning for a larger work.  I really like the sense of color that it exudes, and what you can't see is that it is also quite iridescent.  Stay tuned!  More will come.

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Beach Scene

Stillness,  11x14 acrylic on paper

©1995,Helen Read

Private Collection 

Something from the distant archives! 

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Crab Apple Bloom

Crab Apples in Bloom,  9x12" Oil pastel on paper 

©2008, Helen Read 

Ready to mat and frame 

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Happy Mother's Day!

Nest Series, oil on canvas

©2008, Helen Read 

In honor of Mother's Day, I'm reposting this series - which is in a private collection.
I painted this showing the progression of my experience as a mother - a full nest, which was just wonderful!  I have three great kids ... I couldn't have been blessed with more wonderful kids, either. 
I loved each day being a mom with a full nest! 
And then... they began to fly from the nest.
They left behind a reminders of themselves - and now all three are flying (mostly) on their own.
Its a difficult transition in some ways... and yet, its what we raise them to be - productive, independent adults who are contributing to their world in unique and valuable ways.
Of course, they do come back to visit - they do keep in touch - we continue to have a wonderful relationship over a huge stretch of miles .... and yet, sometimes the nest feels quite empty.

So, when the nest feels empty - I try to remember that they are following their callings.  They are doing well.  They are using their unique gifts.  They are having a positive influence in the world. 

And that was the goal.

New Abstract

Untitled Abstract,  22x15" Acrylic on paper 

©2011, Helen Read