Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Step Into YOUR Design!

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I believe it!  Each of us was created with a uniquely beautiful God-given design... and artists are no exception. It is no acciden...
Monday, January 20, 2020

Autumn Enchantment

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Autumn Enchantment, 30 x 24" oil on canvas  ©2020 Helen Read  Oh, the colors of a beautiful fall day are, well... e...
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

My January "give away" ....

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That's right -  GIVE AWAY!    Every few months, I paint a little mini painting and give it to a friend.  Tomorrow, I'll p...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Looking Back - What's ahead?

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2019 Was a year of steady artistic growth and pushing beyond the boundaries of what's comfortable.  That seems right - doesn't ...
Sunday, December 29, 2019

Happy New Year! 2020 is coming and so is a GIVE-AWAY!

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Scarlet Taninger Minipainting -  3x3" oil on canvas w/it's display easel ©2019  Helen Read What a great way to start the n...
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Coming Soon!! Another Give Away Contest

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Every few months, I give away - completely free - a small painting and it's easel.   In January, I'll be giving away another ...
Thursday, December 5, 2019

Colored Pencil Creation

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From a few years ago...  A demo done for my drawing students. This little drawing shows the strengths of colored pencil and the beaut...
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Step into Fall Color!

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How does an artist prepare for a painting?  Reference Picture Well, there are several ways. First there are sketches and value st...
Saturday, November 16, 2019

A November Featured Painting

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Three Long Necked Pears,  8x10" oil on canvas  ©Helen Read Fall harvest, beautiful colors!   This painting ~ a very classical sti...
Saturday, November 9, 2019

A free downloadable watercolor

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Field of Flowers  © Helen Read - watercolor on paper  Every month, I send out a fun, colorful note to my friends...  I love to s...
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Into the Woods

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Sometimes, just a simple daily activity can be inspiring - and for the creative spirit, some sort of response is required.              ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Sage Hen Reservoir

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Sage Hen Reservoir,  24x20" oil on canvas ©2019  Helen Read  Sage Hen Reservoir, captures the clear light of high elevations. Th...
Sunday, October 6, 2019

Do you love gifts?

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Well, I love to give gifts!  Every month, I give away my artwork...  Yep - it's free!    It's a free download that my fri...
Friday, September 27, 2019

October is nearly here!! A GIVE AWAY contest is coming!

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Oriole Chick, 3x3" oil on canvas, with wooden easel For the past few years,  I've been giving away mini paintings!  No string...