Thursday, May 23, 2019

Throwback Thursday - abstract

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Untitled,  oil pastel on paper   It's late May and we are still in the last weeks of school... it has been overwhelming with a...
Saturday, May 11, 2019

Elm Grove

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Elm Grove,  14x18" oil on canvas   ©Helen Read The beauty of spring in the midwest is especially stunning after a long cold ...
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Just around the corner!!

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   Spring Picnic,   7x5" oil on gesso board  This lovely reminder that spring is almost here!  This painting was from a few year...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

In Full Bloom!

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Royal Purple, 9x12" oil on gessoboard  © Helen Read     Please visit my website to see this and other beautiful paintings!  Not...
Saturday, April 20, 2019

The Best News Ever!

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Dear friends of mine ~ I have to share this with you, because it truly is the best news in  all the world! A truer story has never bee...
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

There's a Winner!

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This little guy will be making it's flight to TEXAS!   One of my email friends who entered my contest to win this original...
Friday, April 12, 2019

Center Stage

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Coneflower, centered,    8x8" oil on gallery wrapped canvas (painted around the sides)  ©Helen Read   Please visit my website to s...
Thursday, April 11, 2019

Spring has arrived!

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A little watercolor and ink rendition of what I see in my yard in April! I have always loved rabbits - even though they DO invite themse...
Thursday, April 4, 2019

This month's free painting contest!

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And YOU could be the winner!!   Now's the time, just hours before my April newsletter is sent, to join my friend's list where...
Monday, April 1, 2019

Summer Cathedral

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Summer Cathedral,  20x16" oil on canvas  ©Helen Read    Please visit my website to see this and other beautiful landscapes. I fi...
Saturday, March 30, 2019

What? Another Freebie!?

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This little Blue Jay mini painting is drying and will be my give-away painting for April!   Every few months, I paint a little painting a...
Monday, March 25, 2019

Let's start at the Beginning.....

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Planning....  Yes,  even for the artist - a well thought out plan for a painting is vital. For me, it starts with a reference picture -...
Thursday, March 14, 2019

The Value of Sketchbooks

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After a long, trying (and tiring day), working in a sketchbook - for no final outcome - just for therapy can be just the thing that bring...
Friday, March 8, 2019

Delphinium! A free download for my friends :)

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I love my friends!  I painted this little watercolor with them in mind!  Each month, my news comes right into their inbox - and th...