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Visual Art is a beautiful language using the elements and principles of art. As a painter and art instructor for many years, I also enjoy writing, nature, family and friends. The world of art is fun, challenging, exhausting and renewing all at the same time! Please note, I am no longer using paypal. I'm in the process of removing paypal buttons. Secure credit card purchases are still available on my website! https://HelenCRead.com

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Tulip ~ still in progress

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I haven't posted in a few days - but instead, I've been in my studio at work! Here is the continued progress on the larger paintin...
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Friday, February 20, 2009

A very special cause..... Benefit Auction

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Twilight, 8x8" Oil on Canvas Auction Complete! This painting is being shipped to Austin, TX! I want to introduce you to a family that...
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Blog issues :-/

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It appears that all the recent posts here have utterly disappeared! I have no idea why, but I'm working on it! Don't give up! ...
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Saturday, February 14, 2009

First steps..... a new painting begins.

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In spite of a busy week - one in which my energy levels were low because of having a cold and not taking off from teaching, because that wou...
Thursday, February 5, 2009

Dew drops in morning light

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copyright 2009, Helen Read Dill Weed , 6x6" acrylic on canvas   This one has been in my mind for awhile - and it require...
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Cast your vote!

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FLOWERS See More Contests! Come see photos and paintings of flowers! Have a little fun ... cast your vote for your favorite!
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Saturday, January 31, 2009

Hearts ~

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Bleeding Hearts, approx 5x7" pen and colored ink on paper The last post of January ... looking ahead to the new month. Another in my s...
Sunday, January 25, 2009

Creation sings ....

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from our worship service this Sunday morning: Indescribable (worship song by Laura Story) From the highest of heights to the depths of the s...
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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Love is in the air ... and Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

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Strawberry Note Cards for Valentine's Day or a Small Delicious Oil Painting! I'm posting some wonderful ideas for a special Valen...
Thursday, January 22, 2009

White Amaryllis

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copyright 2009, Helen Read White Amaryllis, approx. 5x7" pen and ink (colored ink) on paper Still using the new ink pencils. This is ...
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Monday, January 19, 2009

Continuing the theme:

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Little Red Hen, 2009 - 4 x 5.5" black and colored ink on paper all images copyright by Helen Read The theme continues with small comi...
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Friday, January 16, 2009

Comical experiments ~

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A Purple Beret, 4 x 5.5" Black and colored ink on paper. copyright 2009, Helen Read One of my goals, this new year, is to experime...
Thursday, January 15, 2009

Winter blooms

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Wintersweet, approx 3 x 5.5" watercolor/acrylic on paper  SOLD I've been asked to work on a "flower of the month" card ...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A little bit of news!

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The article that I posted on Sunday, Staying Creative in Difficult Times, has been published by a great online magazine - Creativity Porta...
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Helen Read
Illinois, United States
Art is fun! I've always enjoyed making things ... creating ... all things art! I went to Wheaton College (IL) where I received a B.A. in fine art. Then later, after doing a Masters in Teaching at National-Louis University, I began to teach art at the high school level. I currently teach art, am a parent, am an daily painter, and am active in my church. Life manages to stay pretty busy!
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