Mother's Day is around the corner!!

There's Still Time to Give a Flower for Mother's Day!   

Descanso Iris Print

10.5 x 7" matted in white to fit a 14 x11" frame
(ready to frame) 

$59.00
(Please add $10.00 shipping in US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

This original painting, which was sold to NBC Studios for the set of Chicago Fire, is now available as a giclee* print! 
How cool to own a print that is nearly impossible to distinguish from the original painting, but priced at far less!   It is printed on a textured watercolor-type archival paper with vibrant inks.

Please order ASAP so that the print can be made, matted, and shipped in time for Mother's Day arrival!  (About 2 weeks should be allowed!) 

*What is a giclee print?  The term  "Giclee print" refers to advanced technology in printmaking. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks on fine archival paper.  This process yields a higher color accuracy than other means of reproduction, as well as excellence in image quality and fine detail. And because inks and paper are archival, prints are light-fast and non water soluble.  It is rather difficult to tell the original from the print! 
Its a terrific way to hang a lovely piece of art at a great price! 

The perfect Mother's Day gift!

Descanso Iris Print

10.5 x 7" matted in white to fit a 14 x11" frame
(ready to frame) 

$59.00
(Please add $10.00 shipping in US, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

This original painting, which was sold to NBC Studios for the set of Chicago Fire, is now available as a giclee* print! 
How cool to own a print that is nearly impossible to distinguish from the original painting, but priced at far less!   It is printed on a textured watercolor-type archival paper with vibrant inks.

Please order ASAP so that the print can be made, matted, and shipped in time for Mother's Day arrival!  (About 2 weeks should be allowed!) 

*What is a giclee print?  The term  "Giclee print" refers to advanced technology in printmaking. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks on fine archival paper.  This process yields a higher color accuracy than other means of reproduction, as well as excellence in image quality and fine detail. And because inks and paper are archival, prints are light-fast and non water soluble.  It is rather difficult to tell the original from the print! 
Its a terrific way to hang a lovely piece of art at a great price! 

Looking back and looking ahead!

I think its always good to look back just a little bit at the end of an endeavor, or in this case, a year. 

Its been quite a year here.   I've had many things to demand my attention:  work as a public school teacher, family -  with a son getting married and now, a daughter engaged and planning a wedding,  my own continuing education (15 graduate hours in the past year), and then, just the regular demands of life.  But, through it all, I've managed to continue painting and blogging.  The images above show some of my work that is now a part of other households.   

Selling is always an encouragement - and it gives some sense of hope about our difficult economy. 

So, the new year begins!   I will be continuing my painting and posting. 
I'm always looking to increase my email list - its FREE and I send only 1 or 2 emails a month, so you will not be inundated.  I never share your address, either!   If you already are on my list, please inform your friends, its always great to get to know those who love art!   

Please keep in touch this year!
And we shall see what this new year brings.  

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Fruits of the Spirit Note Cards

Set of 8 (4 designs) note cards with envelopes

©Helen Read 
___________________ 
A Great Gift Idea!

These cards measure 5.5 x 4.25" and feature the
Fruits of the Spirit from Scripture with the
message: A Tree is Known by its Fruit.
The fruit paintings are Helen's original art work.

$10.00/set

($3.00 shipping in US - IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

Please note - for multiple prints going to the same address,
shipping cost adjustments will be made in the form of a refund based on actual costs of shipping.

email Helen 

Please click here to see other notecards featuring my artwork,
including whimsical cats, whimsical birds, strawberries and hearts,
sea shells, and flowers!

For more information on my work, please visit my blog:

Brushstrokes, etc. 

or 

Visit my website 

Helen Read - The Studio Upstairs

Wheaton, IL - United States

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!