Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Vibrant Landscape - Experimenting with color combinations

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  Color....  I seem to always be chasing more interesting color combinations and how they relate to one another.  I'm working with oil p...
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Bluebell in Bloom

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Bluebells in Bloom, 5x7" watercolor on paper matted in white for 8x10" frame ©Helen Read Magical, don't you think?  Sunlight f...
Monday, July 5, 2021

Peonies and Lavender

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  Peonies and Lavender,  5x7" watercolor on paper matted in white and ready to put into a 8x10" frame ©2021 Helen Read (Domestic S...

Floral in Blue Jar

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  Floral in Blue Jar,  7x5" watercolor on paper matted in white and ready for a 8x10" frame ©2021 Helen Read (domestic shipping in...
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Woodsy Pathway

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 Looking ahead to a watercolor workshop I'll be doing this fall, I'm experimenting with watercolor landscape ideas.  Today's eff...
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Summer Scents!

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  Summer Scents © Helen Read 7x5" Oil on gesso panel Available framed in a black wooden frame - 1.5" deep and .75" across the...
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Yes, Please! More Peonies!

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  Peony Blossom ~ Perfect Beauty © Helen Read 7x5" Oil on gesso panel Available framed in black wood - 1..5" deep, .75" acros...
Monday, May 31, 2021

It's Peony Season again!

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 Peonies are one of my favorites!   This little watercolor is my free download print for the month of June!   It's available to my frien...
Saturday, May 8, 2021

Just for May - a GREAT DISCOUNT!

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  Sunspots, 9x12" oil on linen panel ©Helen Read  Not far from where I live there is an old farm.  It's a step into history.  On th...

The Joys of Springtime!

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 My garden in May - even before the dandelions demand attention, these early arrivals bring joy in their colors and delicate smells.  This l...
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Spring Cleaning Sale! 25% off these until 4/30/21

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  Studios have to be cleaned too!  I need to make room for new works - so these featured paintings need to find their new home!  See below f...
Monday, April 5, 2021

Beyond the Now..... what if?

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 Beyond the Now,   16 x 20" oil on canvas painted around the sides - ready to frame (perfect for a floating frame) ©2021 Helen Read  $7...
Saturday, April 3, 2021

April's Gift

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Yes... the gift of color and life seems to burst forth in April.  What a welcome relief from the cold and grayness of winter.  This little w...
Saturday, January 30, 2021

A GiveAway Contest!! :)

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 Who doesn't love a free gift!?  I don't know that person!  This little mini oil painting is going to one of my newsletter friends i...