brushstrokes, etc.

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, April 29, 2015

More....

Well, it is one of the busiest weeks of the school year this week with our student art exhibit- so my work on this has temporarily slowed a ...

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Almost finished!

This week I've been working on a new landscape. (9x12" - oil on panel). I've challenged myself to work with values within...

Monday, April 20, 2015

Don't forget about Mother's Day!!

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 ...

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Thaw - in its final form!

The Thaw , 9x12" Oil on panel © Helen Read It's taken a few weeks, but this landscape is now finished - and titled! This ju...

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Thinking of a title...while I work.

Yes, I'm still working on this! I'm pleased with the progress, and a little unsure of how to go about the foreground... Crac...

Saturday, April 11, 2015

This current early spring landscape is progressing!

Here it is! Not finished, of course, but more progress on it this morning. It measures 11x14" and I'm using gessoed panel, which ...

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Perfect for Mother's Day!! The Beautiful Descanso Iris Print

Descanso Iris Print 10.5 x 7" matted in white to fit a 14 x11" frame This original painting, which was sold to NBC Stud...

Monday, April 6, 2015

Have you ever wanted to see a painting come together?

Spirit, 22 x 30" Acrylic on paper ©2010, Helen Read About 5 years ago, I painted this abstract, Spirit. As I painted, I photogr...

Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Scent of Spring

Scent of Spring , 6.5 x 8" watercolor on Yupo paper ©2015 Helen Read SOLD Its nearly here! The spring bloom of apple tree...

Sunday, March 29, 2015

still working on this one ...

Floral watercolor/acrylic - 22x15" I have made progress on this ... but I know it is not at its final stage right now. There ar...

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Spring Cleaning!

I'm cleaning out my studio! I have a few paintings who have been completed for a while and really need to find their permanent home!...

Monday, March 16, 2015

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Spring Offering ~ Final Version

Spring Offering , 11x14" Oil on canvas ©2015 Helen Read Tranquility. Serenity. And yes, a beautiful surprise among the leave...

Friday, March 13, 2015

What I'm working on right now

11x14" Oil on canvas It has been a busy week, but I have found time to be at work in my studio. I'm working on this landsc...

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About Me

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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