A snowy landscape

Icy Riverbank,  11x14" oil on canvas

©Helen Read 

$350.00

ready to frame

(please add $20.00 shipping in the US, IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax)

The last of autumn

Barely There, 10x 8" Oil on Canvas
©2009, Helen Read
$180.00
Ready to Frame
(shipping $12.00 in US - IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax.) 

Fall Marigolds!

Marigold,  5x7" Oil on canvas

©2008, Helen Read 

ready to frame

$100.00

(Please add $12.00 shipping in the US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax.)

Purchase link is here!

Autumn's dried leaves

Dried Flowers, 10x8" oil on canvas

©Helen Read
ready to frame

$180.00
(please add $20.00 shipping in the US.  IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

Please click here for a convenient purchase link.

Fall is in full color!

Fallscape,  12x10" Oil on canvas
©2008, Helen Read

Ready to Frame
$285.00
(Please add $20.00 shipping in the US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

Success! 2 new homes for these two paintings!

Thank you for participating!! 

These two small paintings are headed to their new homes! 
And the profits will be donated to a family in extraordinary need. 
Thank you! 
Its exciting to be able to offer help to them, and participating in this auction helped to make it possible!

Success! 2 new homes for these two paintings!

Thank you for participating!! 

These two small paintings are headed to their new homes! 
And the profits will be donated to a family in extraordinary need. 
Thank you! 
Its exciting to be able to offer help to them, and participating in this auction helped to make it possible!

Success! 2 new homes for these two paintings!

Thank you for participating!! 

These two small paintings are headed to their new homes! 
And the profits will be donated to a family in extraordinary need. 
Thank you! 
Its exciting to be able to offer help to them, and participating in this auction helped to make it possible!

Almost ended .... benefit auction

       Its not too late! Yet...

       auction ends on Saturday 9/28
scroll to my most recent post to find out the
          story about who benefits! 

Bird and Berries, 7x5" Oil on canvas
Please click here for the auction link


Hollyhocks, 8x8" Oil on canvas
Please click here for the auction link

Dusty Road, 5x7" acrylic on paper
(matted for an 8x10" frame)
Please click here for the auction link

Benefit Auction ~ 3 great paintings for a good cause!

From time to time, a need comes to my attention to which I want to give help ~

and yet, my own financial ability to help is very limited.
So, with this auction of 3 paintings, all the profits will go to help this family that is struggling with some very profound needs.

(read more of their story below)

Please click the link below each image to be taken to the auction site -
Each painting is started at a great starting price of $30 + shipping.
Please bid on one of these original paintings to be sent to your house, and know that the purchase has
been for the benefit of a family in need.

 Hollyhock Stocks,  8x8" Oil on canvas -
gallery wrapped and painted around sides - no need to frame

©Helen Read
Click here to go to the auction site for this painting.

 Dusty Landscape, 5x7" Acrylic on textured paper
matted in an off white mat to fit a 8x10" frame

©Helen Read
Click here to go to the auction site for this painting.

Bird and Berries, 7x5" oil on canvas
ready to frame

©Helen Read
Click here to go to the auction site for this painting. 

Please click the link under each image to be taken to the auction site! 

Some information about the family in need: 

This family lives half way across the country from where I live.  The mother, after her husband's numerous affairs and drug arrests, removed herself and her 4 children from the marriage.  Shockingly, when they married, this kind of scenario was impossible to imagine, he did not give any evidence of choosing such a path.  After they divorced, she has struggled to raise the 4 children on limited income and to also remain a close and connected mother, raising her children to be strong and productive young people.  Her struggle has been magnified by the father who moved to the other side of the country and is now residing out of country, and has shown very little responsibility for the financial care of his 4 kids.  The mom has been able to find work, but in this economy, not enough work to fully support her family.   

To add to the situation, a major plumbing problem at her house has resulted in the need to cut off the water.  For almost 6 weeks, she's been relying on rainwater for washing water, an old (undrinkable) well for water to flush toilets, and the kindness of neighbors who have provided drinking water.  Its almost unthinkable that this could be happening in our country.  She does not qualify for social services in her area because she does own her home.  Even buying food is often in question.  She has many burdens to keep her family functioning each and every day, as she continues to seek additional employment and yet be present to provide love and care for her children. 

Perhaps you've been or know someone who is also struggling.  Its hard to imagine this kind of daily struggle if you haven't experienced it in any way.  My heart goes out to her, because I too have had a period of time in my life with my three children, when things were very uncertain. 

If you bid and win one of the 3 paintings above, all profits will help this family in a very immediate way.  And, if you think of saying a prayer for this family, that would be very much appreciated. I've come to know in my own life that prayer is a very effective and powerful resource.   The family I've told you about is one of strong spirit and faith, and would also appreciate your prayers.

Featuring Oil Pastel Landscapes

Original Pastel Paintings

Just $25.00

Each of these is ready to mat and frame
What a great deal!

Please click on the link under each painting for all the information to have it sent to your house!  

 Lone Tree, 6x8" Oil pastel on paper 

 Evening Sky - Rose, 6x8" Oil pastel on paper 

 Reflection, 6x8" Oil pastel on paper 

 Streak of Orange, 6x8" Oil pastel on paper

November Tree, 8x6" Oil pastel on paper 

Please click the links for more information on how to make a pastel painting yours!

Once again .... Green Agave

Green Agave, 6x6" Watercolor and Acrylic on clayboard
$100.00

(ready to frame.  Shipping $12.00 in US,  International shipping is additional
IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax.)

Last 2 Days! Summer Sale is Ending!

My August Etsy sale is almost ended!   

Receive a 10% discount on anything and everything you purchase by using this coupon code! 

BLG813

Please visit my shop at this link!

Newly remodeled website

Please visit my newly "remodeled" website!  Take a few minutes and look around;

its easy to navigate... I'm still in the process of learning all that is available to me there, and I'm uploading photos. 

I'm looking forward to continuing to make it more interesting and useful to collectors as well as adding things to interest other artists. 

Here's the link:   HelenCRead.com

Please leave me your comments in the "contact the artist" section.  I'd love to hear you opinions and any suggestions you might have to make it even better! 

Tunkhannock Viaduct Oil Painting

Tunkhannock Viaduct, 9x12" Oil on canvas
©2013 Helen Read 

Discount in August at my Etsy Shop!

Come visit my Etsy site! 

I've just added items after a studio cleaning!   

I'm offering an August coupon to use at my Etsy site- 10% off all items purchased! 

The coupon expires 8-31-13

Here's the coupon code:  BLG813 

Click here to go to Etsy!

Something new -- Abundance

Abundance, 9x12" Oil on canvas

©2013 Helen Read

Once again....

Orange Flower II,  7x7" Watercolor/acrylic on Yupo

©2012, Helen Read 

ready to mat and frame

$50.00

(Please add $10.00 shipping in US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax) 

Recent paintings - still available!

This month has been incredibly busy as we prepare for my daughter's wedding.  Its a joyous time, but  I haven't been able to spend as much studio time as I would like, so I'm posting some recent paintings that are still available and ready to be shipped! 

Bird and Berries, 7x5" Oil on canvas

©2012, Helen Read 

Ready to frame
$100.00

(please add $12.00 US shipping, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax).

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Withered Beauty - sunflower, 15x15" Watercolor/mixed media on paper

©2012, Helen Read 

ready to mat and frame 

$155.00

(Shipping $20.00 in US, additional costs internationally, IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax) 

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Distinguishing Lines,  5x5" Oil on canvas

©2012, Helen Read
$90.00

(Plus $12.00 shipping in US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax.)
 

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Secret Path, 8x10" acrylic on canvas

©2012, Helen Read 

ready to frame

$150.00

(Please add $15.00 for shipping in US, IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax.)

Once again ~ Sunflowers!

Two Sunflowers,  4.25 x 5.5" watercolor/acrylic on paper

©2013 Helen Read 

SOLD

Sunbathers

Sunbathers, 8x10" Oil on canvas, ©2013 Helen Read 

Not for Sale 

This one may become a print.  I'll keep you posted! 

Sunrise

Sunrise, 7.75 x 5.5" watercolor on paper
©Helen Read, 2013

Ready to mat and frame 

$80.00
(U.S. shipping, please add $10.00.  IL residents, please add 8.25%sales tax)

 

Golden Iris!

Golden Iris,  6x6" Acrylic on clayboard with Metallic touches

©2013 Helen Read 

Ready to Frame 

$100
Please add $12.00 shipping in US, and IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax. 

New Offer for May - Spring Flowers!

Set of 8 note cards featuring the flowers of spring!  

Finally, after a long wait here in Illinois, spring is unfolding.  

In celebration of that fact, I'm featuring a set of 8 notecards that have 4 of my original art works on them.   They come with white envelopes and measure 4.25 x 5.5" (blank inside). 

Just for the month of May, I'm offering them at about 15% off their regular price of $12.00 

A set of 8 for $10.00
Order 2 at this price!

(shipping is the same for 1 or 2 sets - $5.00.  IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

Large abstract - finally finished!

Separation, 22x30" Acrylic on canvas
©2013 Helen Read 

To find out the story behind this one, please click here.

March special ending soon!

Just a reminder - March is nearly done!

Not much longer for this special price!

Tall Blooms in Pink (Daisy Triptych), 24x8" overall, Oil on canvas

©Helen Read
simply framed.

A GREAT PRICE!  

Because this painting is actually 3 paintings creating 1 larger idea,  it is priced at $320.
However for this month of March, I'm offering it for

$200
(Please add $20.00 shipping in US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax.)

Maybe this would bring some color and a smile to just the right wall in your house!   I would love to package it and send it off to you!  
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There are several ways that you can purchase this beautiful painting:
1.  The Paypal button below will allow you to make an instant purchase using a credit card or your Paypal account. .
2.  If you'd prefer, you can make an instant payment by Chase Quick Pay (within the US).  Please email me, if this is the option you'd like to pursue.  Its very easy, and all you need is an email address.
3.  Out of country, you may use Paypal or a wire transfer.  Please email me, if you want to find out more about the wire transfer.