A winter's rest

Winter's Rest,  6x9" oil on gesso board 

©2017  Helen Read 

$130.00

Ready to frame

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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! 

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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

 

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.)

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)

 

Unfolding ...

Unfolding, 8x8" graphite on clayboard

©Helen Read 

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

Autumn Approaches

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

© Helen Read 

matted in white to fit 20x20" frame
ready to frame 

$175.00

(Shipping $15.00 in US, additional costs internationally, IL residents, please add 8% sales tax) 

There is a beauty - even in the withering - the paper thin drying of the petals, still retaining a bit of their color.
Autumn is approaching... you can feel it in the air.
Yet, even in this transition from full bloom into dormancy, there is a certain beauty.

Hurricane Relief Auction!

You cannot watch the news without a heavy heart~
Here's a way to offer some support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey
I've started an auction of these 2 original oil paintings.
All proceeds will be donated for disaster relief in SE Texas and Louisiana. Auction ends Wednesday 9/6/17 approx 5pm - CST

 

Star of Bethlehem (Chicago Flower Market), 8x10" oil on gesso board

©2017 Helen Read
(ready to frame) 

This auction starts at $120 bid with free domestic shipping! 

SOLD

Sunflower Basket, 10x8" oil on gesso board
©2017 Helen Read 

(ready to frame)

This auction starts at $120.00 bid with free domestic shipping! 

SOLD

I was born and raised in Texas, so this disaster seems a little close to home, even though I do not currently live in that area.  This auction is a way that I can turn a surface, paint, and my vision into practical help.  And, it is a way that someone (like you) can own lovely original artwork! 

I hope you will participate.  Time is limited to just a few days.  Click the links to see how the auction is progressing, lend a hand and make a bid!  I'd love to package these paintings and send one of them to your house!

Garden Surprise

Garden Surprise, 7x5" oil on gesso board

©2017 Helen Read 

$80.00

(please add $10 domestic shipping , IL residents please add 8% sales tax) 

Let's Be Friends!

In another week or so, I'll be sending out my September mailing

and Guess What!  

There's going to be a little contest for an original little painting give away!
You never know... you might be the winner!

So, all you have to do is sign up below.  Not only will you be included in all the future fun stuff I send  (about once a month), but you will be able to participate in the September contest and you'll get a "welcome gift" that I think you'll enjoy. 

 Its completely free.... so you have nothing to lose, but its only available to my friends who receive my email news. 

Here's the sign up!
Oh, and if you include your birthday I'll send you something special that month! 
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Finch and Flower

Finch on a Flower, 6x6" oil on gesso board 

© 2017  Helen Read 

$80.00

Ready to Frame! 

(Please add $10 domestic shipping, IL residents please add 8% sales tax) 

Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem, Chicago Flower Market

8x10" oil on gesso board

©2017  Helen Read 

 

SOLD

Wandering through a flower market (even if quite small) is such an experience for the senses!
There is no end of the colors and variations of colors.  From greens in every 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 creativity!

This little glimpse of the market place is almost dry and will be ready to send soon!

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Lovely Lavender

Lovely Lavender, 6x9" Oil on gesso board 

©2017 Helen Read 

$125.00
Includes domestic shipping.  (International shipping will be quoted by location)
(IL residents please add 8% sales tax) 

The Garden Wall

The Garden Wall, 6x9" oil on gesso board

©2017 Helen Read 

$115.00 
Ready to Frame

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Summer Scents!

Summer Scents (peonies),  7x5" oil on gesso board
©2017 Helen Read

$80.00

(Ready to frame)

Please add $10 shipping in the US, IL residents please add 8% sales tax.  

What speaks the lazy days of summer as much as a casual bouquet of peonies in an old fashioned mason jar?
These pink and white beauties are have such sweet aroma and that lovely pop of color, set against the beautiful blue of a country window and shutter.  I love the sense of calm serenity they give.

Perhaps that speak that kind of serenity to your heart.

This lovely little painting is almost dry ~ ready to find it's new home!  

Small Gems that Sparkle!

I've been busily experimenting with a somewhat different palette and new methods, and it's been fun! 
I call these small paintings "small gems" because of their brilliant, saturated color that seems to glow and sparkle.
Some of these have found their new home, but some are available. 
Visit this link to find out more!  Click the link and let me know what you think!  

French Peony Bouquet

French Peonies,  5x7" Oil on gesso panel 

©2017 Helen Read 

$80.00

(ready to frame) 

(Please add $10 shipping in the US, IL residents please add 8% sales tax)

 

Sunspots

 

Sunspots,  12x9" Oil on linen panel

©2017  Helen Read

$245.00

Ready to Frame

(Please add $20 shipping in the US,  IL residents please add 8% sales tax)

Winter Blooms

Winter Blooms,  8x10" Oil on canvas panel
©2017  Helen Read 

$180.00
(Ready to frame)
(Please add $20 shipping in the US, IL residents please add 8% sales tax) 

Autumn is Here!

Glowing Light I,  11x14" Oil on Linen Panel

©2016 Helen Read 

$345.00

Ready to Frame
(Please add $20 shipping in the US,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax) 

 Glowing Light II,  11x14" Oil on Linen Panel
©2016 Helen Read
$345.00

Ready to Frame

(Please add $20 shipping in the US,  IL residents, please add 8% sales tax) 

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