tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21534195108974276612024-03-18T20:24:50.737-07:00brushstrokes gallery Studio Work from Helen Read - PO Box 251, Wheaton, IL 60187
Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.comBlogger501125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-51463590119733682902018-01-15T14:41:00.004-08:002018-01-15T14:41:52.025-08:002018 - changing and improving! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Things are Changing this Year</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm streamlining and simplifying! The busier I get, the less time I have for managing blogs, </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">studio work, sales, shipping, and all the other things one has to do in life! </span></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">SO THIS BLOG will no longer be active. But that doesn't mean I'm not actively creating!! </span></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">NOW, I <i>will only be posting</i> to my blog, <a href="http://helenreads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Brushstrokes, etc, </b></span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">so please click my link and bookmark it, so you can visit me often! <br />I have lots going on that <br /><br /><b><i>that's the place to see it as it happens! </i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">And, if you want to see all my work in 1 location - the best place to do that is at</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /><a href="http://helencread.com/" target="_blank">my </a></b><b><a href="http://helencread.com/" target="_blank">website</a></b><span style="font-size: small;">(HelenCRead.com)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You may also want to visit my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HelenCRead" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Etsy Shop</span></b></a> where you will find many of my smaller works! </span></span></div>
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you for your ongoing interest and for loving art! I hope to see you
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-28957011409255739322017-12-09T11:19:00.000-08:002017-12-09T11:19:21.450-08:00A winter's rest <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Winter's Rest</i>, 6x9" oil on gesso board </span></div>
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-33110284407149365782017-11-21T09:39:00.002-08:002017-11-21T14:38:31.596-08:005 Beautiful Fine Art Prints Available <h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Lovely Lavender</i> - fine art giclee print<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Descanso Iris</i> - fine art giclee print<br />
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<i>Descanso Iris</i> (originally a watercolor painting) was purchased for the set of the TV show, Chicago Fire. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Nest Eggs </i>- fine art giclee print<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Nest Eggs</i>, (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 <br />on stretched canvas or as a matted print or mounted on a rigid surface and ready to frame. <br />available with 3 options:</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size: small;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> 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 <a href="mailto:studio_upstairs@hotmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> for an estimate on shipping outside the US. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">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! </span></div>
<br />Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-52981624353618181562017-11-13T17:30:00.000-08:002017-11-13T17:30:04.153-08:00Two of a Feather <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Birds of a Feather</i>, 6x6" oil on gesso board </div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">These 2! Captured with a bit of personality showing! (Perhaps a little mischief!?) <br /><br />You can almost hear what they are thinking! </span></span></div>
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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. <br />You can also see it on YouTube here: <a href="https://youtu.be/wkMlFiq_nxY" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/wkMlFiq_nxY</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Autumn Joy, </i>7x5" oil on gesso board<br />© 2017 Helen Read </span></div>
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<i>September Geranium, </i>8x8" graphite on clayboard<br />
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<i>Unfolding,</i> 8x8" graphite on clayboard</div>
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<i>Withered Beauty - sunflower</i>, 15 x 15" Watercolor/mixed media on paper</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">You cannot watch the news without a heavy heart~
<br />Here's a way to offer some support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I've started an auction of these 2 original oil paintings. <br /><b>All proceeds will be donated for disaster relief in SE Texas and Louisiana. </b></span><i>Auction ends Wednesday 9/6/17 approx 5pm - CST</i></span></div>
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<i>Star of Bethlehem (Chicago Flower Market), </i>8x10" oil on gesso board</div>
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<i>Sunflower Basket,</i> 10x8" oil on gesso board<br />
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home, even though I do not currently live in that area. This auction is
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help. And, it is a way that someone (like you) can own lovely original
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<i>Little Finch,</i> 3x3" oil on canvas<br />
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As tiny as a little finch itself, this small painting is textured and detailed and <i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">it will be sent to a lucky winner</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"> <i>in September! </i> </span></div>
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<i>Finch on a Flower, </i>6x6" oil on gesso board </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Star of Bethlehem, Chicago Flower Market</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">8x10" oil on gesso board</span></div>
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possible shade to reds, yellows, purples, oranges, and whites! It is a
will riot of colors and shapes and sizes, of smells and textures... all
of it speaking of diversity and beauty! A testimony of God's
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<i> Sunflower Basket, </i>10x8" Oil on gessoboard</div>
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-26723209917893913012017-07-01T08:56:00.003-07:002017-07-01T08:56:57.721-07:00Lovely Lavender <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Lovely Lavender, </i>6x9" Oil on gesso board </div>
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Yes, the 4th of July is just around the corner.... summer is well underway! </div>
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I'm
cleaning out my studio to make way for new work that will be coming
soon, so now is a great opportunity to hang original work in your home! <br />
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<b>Just for a few days - now till July 7th - I'm offering these small gems at a very celebratory price! </b></div>
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<b>$49.00 (which includes domestic shipping). <span style="font-size: x-small;">IL residents please add 8% sales tax. </span></b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">What a great opportunity to hang some original art in your home! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><i>Sold - Sunflowers in Cobalt<br />Sold - Chicago Flower Market</i></span></span> <br />
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Just
email me which one you'd like to have me send (1st email receives the
painting), and I'll confirm it with you and let you know how to finish
the details with Paypal so I can put it into Priority Mail to your
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-66589939308674106352017-05-15T17:11:00.000-07:002017-05-15T17:11:24.940-07:00The Garden Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>The Garden Wall,</i> 6x9" oil on gesso board</div>
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-43682299736412337942017-05-06T14:52:00.000-07:002017-05-06T14:52:24.718-07:00Summer Scents! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Summer Scents (peonies)</i>, 7x5" oil on gesso board<br />
©2017 Helen Read </div>
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What speaks the lazy days of summer as much as a casual bouquet of peonies in an old fashioned mason jar?<br />
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pink and white beauties are have such sweet aroma and that lovely pop
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shutter. I love the sense of calm serenity they give. <br />
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-72180883164722122262017-04-22T11:16:00.002-07:002017-04-22T11:16:57.462-07:00Street of Blue Doors <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Street of Blue Doors,</i> 6x6" oil on Clayboard <br />
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-8706224549629619992017-04-11T17:55:00.000-07:002017-04-11T17:55:28.362-07:00Wine and Roses <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Roses and Wine, 7x5" oil on gesso board </div>
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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153419510897427661.post-61861191461855670992017-03-31T16:30:00.000-07:002017-03-31T16:30:33.309-07:00Small Gems that Sparkle!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been busily experimenting with a somewhat different palette and new methods, and it's been fun! <br />I call these small paintings "small gems" because of their brilliant, saturated color that seems to glow and sparkle. <br />Some of these have found their new home, but some are available. <br /><a href="http://helenreads.blogspot.com/2017/03/small-gems.html" target="_blank">Visit this link </a>to find out more! Click the link and let me know what you think! </div>
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