Sunday, September 25, 2016

Evening Embers

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Evening Embers, 10x8" oil on linen panel ©Helen Read   The last light of the evening - burning brightly against the darkening...
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Friday, September 16, 2016

Some Exciting News

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   Just sold!              It is very exciting whenever I sell my work!   I make it with that in mind!   This drawing, Curvature, was ...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The Old Walnut Tree ~ Just off the easel

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The Old Walnut Tree, 9x12" Oil on Linen panel  ©Helen Read Ready to ship and frame    Its a sunny summer day with blue skies...
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

A work just begun ~ first few steps

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A new painting!  There are numerous steps to prepare for a new painting.  1. Concept --- what captures my attention?  What do I f...
Friday, August 19, 2016

Summer Sunset

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Summer Sunset,  8x10" Oil on canvas panel ©Helen Read Aerial Drama!  This is a view from my backyard last week!  Such beauty!  And...
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Saturday, August 13, 2016

Sunflower ~ tattoo drawing

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It's always a surprise when someone finds my work and has a special request!   A week or so ago, someone got in touch with me from Eng...
Saturday, August 6, 2016

Prayers from the Field - Landscape Exhibit

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A new exhibit - Prayers from the Field A collection of 11 landscape paintings of God's beautiful physical world with an artist...
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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Once again ~ coneflowers

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(Throwback Thursday) I've just returned home from a week out of town, so I'm posting a set of 3 paintings from a few summers ...
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Still Available at great prices - and More Added!

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Earlier this month, I let you know that  I've cleaned out my studio and I've stocked my Etsy shop with some of my work that nee...
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Start to finish - and finally finished! Winter Twilight

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Winter Twilight, 24x36" Oil on canvas  © Helen Read I've finally finished this larger landscape painting.  It has been mon...
Saturday, July 16, 2016

.... and a little more is done!

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This has seemed an endless painting!  But I actually am on the home stretch!  In fact, I think it will be done in the next few days. ...
Monday, July 11, 2016

A little more done!

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I must say,  it does seem to be taking forever!    I'm working along on this larger painting (2' x 3')  and I continue to m...
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Celebrating My 9 Year Adventure!!

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It was July 2007....  I made a commitment to get serious! I started this blog - and planned to paint a little bit every day.  I knew i...
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Once again.....

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I'm working on this large painting that I had to put aside for awhile.   Here are the latest brushstrokes!!  Some good things are happen...