Friday, December 27, 2024

Win this FREE original painting in January!

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  Sparrow,  3x3" oil on canvas panel with magnetic backing ©Helen C Read  This bright-eyed little sparrow will wing its way to one of m...
Saturday, December 21, 2024

Windswept Tide

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  Windswept Tide, 20x20" acrylic on canvas ©2024 Helen Read  More information on this painting can be seen here Delving into abstract p...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Landscape Paintings in a Local Exhibit!

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 Your invitation to a vibrant, colorful landscape painting exhibit December 2 - 29th, 2024 at Indian Prairie Library 401 Plainfield Rd., Dar...

Abstract Experimentation!

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 Abstract art has many different "styles". I'm not a fan of all of them, but some styles and textures and colors really draw m...
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Beside Still Waters

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  Beside Still Waters 16x20" Oil on canvas © Helen C Read  The beauty of still water - even on this hot summer day - reminds me of the ...
Friday, October 4, 2024

Take a Peek! Do you love seeing the artistic process?

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  (Unfinished - still on the easel.  Check out the YouTube video below to see my process so far!) I always enjoy seeing the artistic process...
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Today is a Great Day to....

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  Become an Artful Friend! JOIN HERE   When you do, you'll get a once a month colorful arty note from me with something fun I make ju...
Monday, September 2, 2024

Great Memberships have great value - and are FREE!!

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  Become a member of my Circle of Artful Friends!    It's FREE to join!  Once each month, you'll get a colorful, artsy note right...

How to Commission a Personal Work of Art!

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A commissioned painting is personal and special because it has been created just for  you according to your needs and wishes.  It doesn...
Monday, August 5, 2024

This little FREE oil painting has been delivered!

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  In July, this little oil painting was given away!  One of my news note friends won it! (She asked me to also frame it and I was able to do...
Friday, June 28, 2024

Daisies and Lavender

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  Daisies and Lavender 3x3" oil on canvas board  ©2024 Helen Read  This little original mini-painting is my give-away gift to one of m...

Deep Calls to Deep ~ a new abstract painting

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  Deep Calls to Deep 18x24" acrylic on canvas ©2024 Helen Read  Abstract painting is challenging!  I've heard it said something to ...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

A Giclee Print Sale!

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 Giclee Prints are a GREAT WAY to add beautiful art to your home at a very affordable price!  They are professionally printed with archival ...
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Magenta Mum

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 Magenta Mum,  7x5" oil on gesso panel © 2024  Helen Read  Shown framed in a contemporary black frame (solid wood)   I love the beautif...