Magenta Mum, 7x5" oil on gesso panel
© 2024 Helen Read
Shown framed in a contemporary black frame (solid wood)
I love the beautiful vibrant color of chrysanthemums! And magenta is a color that sings!
This painting is offset with a supporting cast of less intense colors.
Visit my website to find out more about this colorful painting!
Just Finished!
Mountain Blooms
9x12" watercolor on Yupo
©2024 Helen Read
Once again, working on Yupo paper with its interesting characteristics.
Being a synthetic paper that does not absorb water, the paint naturally pools and dries in beautiful and unusual patterns.
There are many surprises, and as the artist there is minimal control over how things will dry.
I'm inspired to begin a series of watercolor landscapes, which are imaginative and a little abstracted.
The series name that comes to mind is Magical Vistas
Watch for more to come!
This one will be matted and framed for a 16x20" frame.
Watercolor on Yupo paper is so interesting!
Yupo is a synthetic paper and does not absorb water. Therefore, the colors pool and dry in unusual patterns. In places they may run together a bit - wet into wet.
The outcome is definitely watery, and a little mysterious.
There are really no end to the possibilities!
SOLD
Toward the Horizon
7x5" oil on canvas
©2024 HelenRead
Planning for a larger commissioned work, I painted a small version - mostly just the figure.
But it is charming in its own right!
I'm happy to say this one sold very quickly!
It was framed in a walnut floating frames - seen below!
It is now in it's new Pennsylvania home!
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March has been a busy month of studio work! This painting was a commission. It measures 12x12" and is painted with oil on canvas.
It is commissioned to be both a painting to hang and will be used as a CD cover.
It's exciting to be contacted to work on a project with someone; to move through the vision with them, to contribute additional thoughts, and then to bring about what they had hoped for!
Toward the Horizon
7x5" oil on canvas
SOLD
This little painting was painting in preparation for a larger commission work.
It has had many comments - I think there's a contemplative charm that resonates.
So happy that this one has been sold and will be sent as a birthday gift!
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Harmony in Blue
10x8" oil on gessoed panel
©2024 Helen Read
Harmony! Colors that sing a spring symphony in blues, lavenders, and deeper colors of magenta.
Floral beauty speaks a story of beauty and grace, created not just for their function in nature,
but for our delight.
Bring the fresh beauty of spring flowers in bright, cheerful colors to your home!
This painting is available for just a few days (until March 9th, 2024) at "new painting pricing" ~ a special celebratory offer of $60 off it's usual pricing for this size painting.
Visit this link for all the information, including a framing option!
(Domestic shipping is included in the pricing,
IL residents please add 8% sales tax)
Beginning February 1st -
a 1 Painting a Day, 1 Day only Sale on beautiful flowers for Valentines Day!
Make it a memorable Valentine's Day with flowers that never fade! Each oil painting is an original work of art that brings the color and beauty of nature indoors, brightening your space and your state of mind!
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