Wine and Roses

Roses and Wine, 7x5" oil on gesso board 

©2017  Helen Read 

Time is running out ~ But it isn't too late!

I still need HELP!  

As I wrote last week, I am moving my home and studio in a couple weeks.  So, I'm offering some of my small paintings for just a few short weeks at a fraction of what they usually sell for.  This offer is given so that I have less to pack and move and so that my friends can enjoy some original art! Perhaps this will start or add to your own collection!

Now through July Friday, July 24th. The following are $19.95 each and that includes shipping!! (These paintings usually sell for $90 - $120).  That's right! $19.95 - and that's the full amount*!  See below the images for how to do this!  Each are ready to frame, but some are painted around the edges and framing is optional. The one's that have sold in the last week are now marked sold, but there are still more at this once-ever opportunity! 
* (Please note: Free shipping only within the US - for IL residents, I do need to add 8.25% sales tax, which adds $1.65. Your new total is only - $21.60)

Kitchen art - still life

Top left - Red Velvet, 5x5" oil on canvas

Top Rt - Pepper Plate, 6x6" oil on canvas

Lower Lft - 3 Lemons, 6x6" oil on canvas  SOLD

lower Rt - 4 Amigos, 5x5" oil on canvas

Top Lft - Green Grapes, 5x7" oil on canvas

Top Rt - Red Head, 5x7" oil on canvas

Lower Lft - Red Peppers, 6x6" oil on canvas

Lower Rt- Odd Fellows, 7x5" oil on canvas

Left- Purple Kohlrabi, 8x8" oil on canvas

Right- November Gathering, 8x8" oil on canvas

Botanical and Landscape

Left - Green on Blue, 7x5" oil on canvas   SOLD

Center- Snowy Woods, 8x7" oil on canvas  SOLD

Right- Winter Steeple, 7x5" oil on canvas  SOLD

Left - Hollyhocks, 8x8" oil on canvas   SOLD

Center- Yellow Iris, 6x6" acrylic on panel  SOLD

Right - West Wind, 7x5" oil on canvas

Left - Pink Hollyhock, 6x6" oil on canvas

Right - Iridescence (butterfly) diptych

6 x 13" overall

 Left - Waterlily, 5x7" oil on canvas 

Right - Pineapple Top, 5x5" oil on canvas

Left - Asleep, 5 x7" acric on canvas  SOLD

Right- Frosted, 5x 7" oil on canvas

Left- Undulation 3, 10x8" o on canvas

Center- Agave, 6x6" acrylic on panel

Right- Pink Hydrangea, 8x8" oil on canvas

     Here's how to have your favorite(s) sent your way! Email me:   studio_upstairs@hotmail.com.  Include the title of the painting or paintings you'd like and I'll send you an invoice through PayPal. You can use your PayPal account or a credit card, and you don't even HAVE to have a PayPal account to participate! Then, after receiving payment, it will be packaged and sent!  It's that simple! 

I'm hoping each and every one of these will find a great home! (Don't forget, they can also make a great gift!)   I'm not painting these smaller sizes much anymore, so this is a great opportunity for my friends and a big help to me!     First come, first served! But the offer expires on July 24th! 
Thanks!! 

For Valentine's Day ~ a special offer!

Berry Bowl, 6x6" Oil on canvas
©Helen Read, 

ready to frame

Be my Valentine!

Just through Valentine's Day - a Sweet Deal!
This small still life - featuring large red strawberries in a heart shaped bowl - is usually
priced at $100.  
For this week only (until Valentine's Day), I'm offering a
special price of just
$50.00 
(Please add $10.00 shipping in the US, and IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax) 

SOLD

Apples on Damask

Apples on Damask,  6 x 12" Oil on canvas

©2010, Helen Read 

 Ready to Frame 

For more information on this painting please click here.

Broken Shells

Brokenness, 5x5" Oil on canvas 

©2010, Helen Read 

For more information on this painting, please click here.

Kitchen Still Life! 3 paintings by Helen Read

Oh Look! Time is running out!
The auction will be finished on
Wednesday, June 23 about mid day!

See images and links in the posting below!

Its not too late to hang one of these small original paintings in your kitchen or dining room!
The perfect solution for that small space that needs a spot of color!

June Auction - 3 kitchen paintings!

Only through June 23
3 small original oil paintings by auction!
Starting bid on each is $20.00
Bidding is finished on June 23 - mid day.

Do you have a small space in your kitchen or dining room that needs a spot of color?
Do you know someone who would love a painting as a gift?
This is a great opportunity to own an original oil painting!

3 Lemons - 6x6" Oil on canvas
Tiger striped pumpkins - 5 x 7" Oil on canvas
Red Velvet Cupcake - 5x5" Oil on canvas

Please click on each link above to watch the progress or make a bid!

all paintings are unframed
IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax to final bid

Old Favorites - Tomatoes in a Basket

Tomatoes in a Basket, 6x6" Oil on canvas
©2007, Helen Read



See more of my work at my website!

Old Favorites - A Pair of Pears

A Pair of Pears, 6x6" Oil on canvas
©2007, Helen Read
Ready to frame

More more information on this painting, please click here.

Another one of my favorites! These 2 pears have such great color to them, and I love the color in the shadows below!

Old Favorites - Purple Kohlrabi

Purple Kohlrabi, 7 x 5" Oil on canvas
©2007, Helen Read
ready to frame

Please click here for a convenient purchase link

This spring season has been very busy, resulting in a slower pace in the studio due to work, classes I'm taking, and other personal commitments. Therefore, I'm going to be reviewing some of my favorite paintings from time to time. This is one of them!

December Rewind, continued ~

Be sure to visit my Online Catalog!

Coneflower 1, 5x7" Oil on canvas - $100.00

Green grapes, 5x7" Oil on canvas, $100

Two more paintings from the year which is almost over!

December Rewind, continued ~

Reposting 2008 Paintings Still Available!
Its not too late to give something special to someone special for Christmas!

Prices are marked, however ....
purchase 2 or more paintings for a 10% discount!

Red Velvet, 5x5" Oil on canvas $90.00

Berry Bowl, 6x6" Oil on Canvas, $100.00

Please visit my online catalog to see other paintings and notecards that make
great holiday gifts!
Gift Catalog

December Rewind ....

Reposting some paintings not yet sold from 2008!
Its not too late to give something special to someone special for Christmas!

Prices are marked, however ....
purchase 2 or more for a 10% discount!

Snowscape, 8x8" Oil on canvas, $120.00

Red Cabbage, 5 x 7" Oil on canvas, $100.00

Three Lemons, 6x6" Oil on canvas, $100.00

To see other ideas for Christmas Gift Giving (including great stocking stuffers) please visit my online catalog: http://HelenCRead.com/catalog.html

Prices do not reflect 7.75% sales tax for IL residents,
Shipping is additional.

Questions? Please email me! Studio_upstairs@hotmail.com