Daisies and Lavender

 

Daisies and Lavender
3x3" oil on canvas board 
©2024 Helen Read 

This little original mini-painting is my give-away gift to one of my email friends this month!  Tis the season of flowers in bloom in my garden - and some of my favorites are daisies and lavender!  

Every few months I give away a small original painting!  All you need to do in order to enter to win is receive my once-a-month email which has the easy directions!  http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews. 
I've given tiny paintings away from coast to coast - and even overseas!  You could be next - but you'll need to receive my email, which comes out the first Tuesday of the month.  

Don't delay - get signed up and watch for a welcome email right away, and then my news note on Tuesday! 

Deep Calls to Deep ~ a new abstract painting

 

Deep Calls to Deep
18x24" acrylic on canvas
©2024 Helen Read 

Abstract painting is challenging!  I've heard it said something to the effect that "my 3 year old could do that!"  Well, maybe.... but abstract painting takes a careful consideration of the elements and principles of design into the planning and execution of a work of art - whether representational or abstract. 

That makes it challenging... because there are a number of things to consider.  Harmony of color.  The use of values.  Shapes and lines that work together in a coordinated way. The placement of various lines, shapes, and values to keep the eye interested and moving through the picture.... to name a few.  

This painting came together, as the video shows, stroke by stroke.  I don't often work in acrylic and found that I learned a lot as I went.  This painting speaks to me of things that are not representational in nature.  It references Psalm 42, which speaks of depth of feeling and emotion, particularly in the waiting & expectation of the presence and goodness of God.  

It is currently part of a local exhibit, and has been awarded a Special Merit award. You can see more about this painting:  https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5691274/deep-calls-to-deep#/   

If you love landscapes and works of art with themes from nature, please visit me there! 

A Giclee Print Sale!

 Giclee Prints are a GREAT WAY to add beautiful art to your home at a very affordable price!  They are professionally printed with archival papers and inks and sent to you matted and framed or ready to frame if you prefer to use your own frame!  

NOW through Saturday 6/15/24 -  Take 15% off all prints!  And, if you order 2 (mix and match) that are sent to the same address (framed or unframed) - I'll send you a beautiful small giclee print as a FREE GIFT!  

You can't go wrong!  But... Now is the time to make the order!  See all the prints here and the details about your FREE GIFT!  https://www.helencread.com/collections/69150 

Prints are a lovely way to add art to your home - or to give as a gift!