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Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.comBlogger1074125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-60472125891986778212024-03-04T10:38:00.002-06:002024-03-04T10:38:10.700-06:00Harmony in Blue <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHce1ppEcTb7fx83dkh-ca0Qrd40dDZhZNfj878l2D6J8yPj7Ke3kVMFaGdw3rvhEvRMU_nYEqLlsrDLaf-AxxXYgDopHQ1e_ezKtP0Ye6TgxqPe6kgok4ARkPV5oUvjR2oBepN6qx19pC4kXT6HjTWNPn64B3zc7l1NnXwSlQ5CpL7nJ5eLLvqHeVeOo/s3298/Final(daylight)IMG_0007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3298" data-original-width="2589" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHce1ppEcTb7fx83dkh-ca0Qrd40dDZhZNfj878l2D6J8yPj7Ke3kVMFaGdw3rvhEvRMU_nYEqLlsrDLaf-AxxXYgDopHQ1e_ezKtP0Ye6TgxqPe6kgok4ARkPV5oUvjR2oBepN6qx19pC4kXT6HjTWNPn64B3zc7l1NnXwSlQ5CpL7nJ5eLLvqHeVeOo/w302-h385/Final(daylight)IMG_0007.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <i>Harmony in Blue<br /></i>10x8" oil on gessoed panel <br />©2024 Helen Read </p><p style="text-align: center;">Harmony! Colors that sing a spring symphony in blues, lavenders, and deeper colors of magenta. <br />Floral beauty speaks a story of beauty and grace, created not just for their function in nature, <br />but for our delight.
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<p style="text-align: center;">Bring the fresh beauty of spring flowers in bright, cheerful colors to your home!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> 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. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Visit <b><u><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5543777/harmony-in-blue#/" target="_blank">this link</a></u></b> for all the information, including a framing option! </p><p style="text-align: center;">(Domestic shipping is included in the pricing, <br />IL residents please add 8% sales tax) <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-12368023906891289122024-01-30T16:13:00.004-06:002024-01-30T16:13:53.266-06:00Anticipation! February 2024 Flower Sale! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzK4osGuJP42-dYycHsJFU1sMzrbuNhtSIC_JYcBH6uAdjcyLZg-2RwaPTKILc10eoieyk_tn0SsL3LvApd7g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Beginning February 1st - <br />a 1 Painting a Day, 1 Day only Sale on beautiful flowers for Valentines Day!</span></i></b><br /></p><p> </p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;">30% off - Just for 1 day!</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;">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! </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">To receive notification in your inbox each day of the sale, it's easy to sign up!! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews"><b>http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews</b><br /></a></span></p><h4 style="text-align: center;">What a great opportunity and great value! Don't miss the notifications! <br /></h4>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-24111566306250575702023-11-24T10:47:00.000-06:002023-11-24T10:47:19.703-06:0040% OFF is Amazing! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwNfer6RjbwRmYFj6qdvNahgMNF8V5y9Plod9TeiOLYYByUtts9VlD4jbgOPySmpab1KpP75AiNJyV6pn6diQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>But only through Monday 11/27! </b><br /></div><br /> <p></p><p>Only once in awhile do I offer a deep discount on a collection of works... <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Why? </i></p><p>~ Because I am not a production studio where pieces are turned out in mass. I am just me - painting in my studio and each of my artworks is original and one of a kind. </p><p>~ Because I have not inflated my pricing to cover gallery commissions (which are usually around 50% of the price of art) I sell off of my website... this keep my pricing in an affordable range </p><p>But - I have curated a collection of 28 beautiful, original works of art in both oil and watercolor that I've priced at 40% off - just for a few days! My pricing includes domestic shipping! So ... </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">NOW is the Time to Buy Art!! </span></i></b><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And it's a great time to think of gift giving! Art is a one of a kind gift! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://HelenCRead.com" target="_blank">Check out my website</a></u></b> - and go to the November Discount section! Each of these is ready to ship! <br /><span style="color: red;">But this special offer is only given through Monday 11/27!! </span><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-85556686444632280922023-11-06T16:16:00.004-06:002023-11-06T16:16:43.022-06:00Autumn Radiance Landscape Painting <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FQKxPmjjheu3tq_6MIBhU3eOMqY-d_HIPO0fXVeuyBkEKupvWw6HjH_Qk4F_RU4k2eKle1mwctBZtx2pFitpbkSmkPNjWdJf-VipIMYr-cUtau6VcNnXlngQZJOMQBNYsP3J3mQ_6m9UIBCO6dyfgFod_BmmgrB6xrt2XbWcRWpRnFZ9WZlZYv556VM/s3128/final-IMG_8879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3128" data-original-width="2353" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9FQKxPmjjheu3tq_6MIBhU3eOMqY-d_HIPO0fXVeuyBkEKupvWw6HjH_Qk4F_RU4k2eKle1mwctBZtx2pFitpbkSmkPNjWdJf-VipIMYr-cUtau6VcNnXlngQZJOMQBNYsP3J3mQ_6m9UIBCO6dyfgFod_BmmgrB6xrt2XbWcRWpRnFZ9WZlZYv556VM/w273-h362/final-IMG_8879.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Autumn Radiance, </i>24x18" oil on canvas<br /> ©2023 Helen Read <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW0PQZKdn5FKEz9L0fH0-2A9D2SPgnPNZPNMzIn1AyI8wanNSF9UDcoOVMt2WdYk1qzEPzzGXBqSdx83fVOQnlXIeBFGy2cJflohje-48trZmhOOUZiwok58c-_cN1Q9JaU5PWDwCoS9XqojXTNixkWHeh5ck3cd8QzDSo0zVEKALSIAAS2jOh0z-lp8/s773/roomview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="773" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW0PQZKdn5FKEz9L0fH0-2A9D2SPgnPNZPNMzIn1AyI8wanNSF9UDcoOVMt2WdYk1qzEPzzGXBqSdx83fVOQnlXIeBFGy2cJflohje-48trZmhOOUZiwok58c-_cN1Q9JaU5PWDwCoS9XqojXTNixkWHeh5ck3cd8QzDSo0zVEKALSIAAS2jOh0z-lp8/s320/roomview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Autumn is <i>alive </i>with color! As the sunlight filters through the leaves<br />the warm colors glow. There's a crispness in the air and <br />the spirit is revived! This painting captures the essence of autumn and invites the <br />viewer to walk the dappled road ~ more color, more breath taking beauty. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5388900/autumn-radiance#/" target="_blank">See all the details at this link<br /><br /></a></b></span></u>A Pay-Over-Time option is available for any of my paintings over<br />$150.00. Please email me: <i>Helen@HelenCRead.com</i><br />for how that works. (No obligation, just information!)<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And to see how this painting was created, check out the video that shows the whole process.<br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GDjtbLcaeyc" width="320" youtube-src-id="GDjtbLcaeyc"></iframe></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-46561479556763266272023-10-19T13:39:00.004-05:002023-10-19T13:39:27.985-05:00How to Draw Birds with Confidence! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyqrRUifyz6Xzfe9Vj4iecC6PVr41C71MKIjuoDYF6Yj8yNomfIfW2K6DvSmqPv85JksKfTs5-27yioXYTiRw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b> Love birds? <i> I do!</i> And I love to draw them! </b><br /></h3><p>My 11 minute video will show you, step by step, how to draw birds using a reference photo and graphite pencils to get an accurate likeness! It's FREE! because drawing is fun - and drawing with confidence is the best kind of drawing! When you<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Z1L9Mh8/Birds" target="_blank"> <b><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><u>go to this link</u></span></b>, </a>you'll be able to access the video and learn the simple methods for drawing birds of all sorts. You'll also receive encouraging email from me so we can stay in touch! (Don't worry, you won't be overwhelmed by email - you'll only get a couple a month from me ... and you won't be pressured to buy anything at all!) But you will enjoy a free tutorial and new skills! <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-40256144786751622972023-09-15T12:20:00.001-05:002023-09-15T12:20:13.381-05:00Abstract Fun<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vpnRkmpkRkDf-O-rTqnBYNJbQXEUNdU-dDvpywOEsGrkdgaFBK6iZcS0be3kHnQcTpwFu10n-fiyN6H024qiokeGf5oRmPtKWUcf7erzQYqHLuoZ9_51QOPQf6zE567M4Wz_0iWYaMsB4ADrIy7n3c974_6Q8vvIIOyzD7R6xdzDVjwPchaFM49LUiI/s2437/Final-IMG_8487.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2417" data-original-width="2437" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vpnRkmpkRkDf-O-rTqnBYNJbQXEUNdU-dDvpywOEsGrkdgaFBK6iZcS0be3kHnQcTpwFu10n-fiyN6H024qiokeGf5oRmPtKWUcf7erzQYqHLuoZ9_51QOPQf6zE567M4Wz_0iWYaMsB4ADrIy7n3c974_6Q8vvIIOyzD7R6xdzDVjwPchaFM49LUiI/s320/Final-IMG_8487.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Abstract art is intriguing... I like it's playfulness. I like the way colors and shapes can dance across a canvas. But... it is also challenging. Challenging that it doesn't become too chaotic. Challenging to incorporate elements and principles of good design. <p></p><p>I've done some abstract work in the past - and I enjoy it... but there are still many things I am learning about my own voice in abstraction. </p><p>This painting has not title. It is acrylic on cradled board. It's given me more ideas to explore! <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-86935369690774736962023-09-13T14:24:00.001-05:002023-09-13T14:24:16.267-05:00Milkweed in Bloom <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlBG4PFE_leLSPSCZ4tt54t6Vo5DbcTDwKXu9ncvfIH37VN-vQYydCp9JDL__WGsSc6rPWM91d0we3f0kEkP4E91rEiwFNMWoDxY_uWyd7RdudwOpiAT_ffcYYcn-3O7AP2ma1cDQtjWHWFyA7tpf2TUHG583aRNHoVoyaM0dzdtGTN7mN8Z7mKKjRR4/s3868/IMG_8380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3868" data-original-width="2828" height="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlBG4PFE_leLSPSCZ4tt54t6Vo5DbcTDwKXu9ncvfIH37VN-vQYydCp9JDL__WGsSc6rPWM91d0we3f0kEkP4E91rEiwFNMWoDxY_uWyd7RdudwOpiAT_ffcYYcn-3O7AP2ma1cDQtjWHWFyA7tpf2TUHG583aRNHoVoyaM0dzdtGTN7mN8Z7mKKjRR4/w327-h447/IMG_8380.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Who doesn't love FREE? Especially Free Art! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>If you love free and love art, you'll love this! </i></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every month I send out one colorful, fun note to my special friends... and it's <i><u>easy</u></i> to subscribe! In that note, I include something exclusively just for you! <br />It could be free, downloadable and printable art for your personal use (like the original milkweed watercolor painting above). <br />After printing, its yours to frame and enjoy. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">OR</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It could be a contest to win a free original painting! <br /><br />OR<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It could be a special, members first discount! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>There's always something I've created with you in mind! </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Staying in touch is tricky. Social media is not reliable ~ there's so much we never see. <br />But you'll always get a friendly note from me in your inbox in the first week of every month. <br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews" target="_blank">Subscribe here</a></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> - and you'll get an immediate welcome email and free gift! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Let's be friends ~ It'll be fun! <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></b><br /><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-34386131262809561332023-09-13T14:14:00.004-05:002023-09-13T14:14:28.734-05:00Radiant! Sunflowers<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl4ug9QfjlhcqxLwOqh0TfXGzx8MOYFmcDHxbr-Qut6ooSWpjSz9_Uiv3qqvTXuXJik_6qwHw3AX8Uz2ROw9m2wWSIs6Uip7JQaIGYPyJMHC3dBOnx1XrgTPB6tMdNC_tXjRYjfRKmE_4T1ysKxU6881_j1uNx8c2CPZdRpVjhv0wl2Hm5RpOfgF2NHs/s3462/Final-IMG_8476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="2482" height="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXl4ug9QfjlhcqxLwOqh0TfXGzx8MOYFmcDHxbr-Qut6ooSWpjSz9_Uiv3qqvTXuXJik_6qwHw3AX8Uz2ROw9m2wWSIs6Uip7JQaIGYPyJMHC3dBOnx1XrgTPB6tMdNC_tXjRYjfRKmE_4T1ysKxU6881_j1uNx8c2CPZdRpVjhv0wl2Hm5RpOfgF2NHs/w289-h403/Final-IMG_8476.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i> Radiant, </i> 7x5" oil on panel <br />©Helen Read </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheCK51NuVb2ncqObUlYRKb27RKT2qzMUALExMJEkQ3CVsoDeqSvJUmQYBtp66rUTa3GHsSAcBUrGt4wm2Y385ggZJwtNtBSs1LAIztCWC3R8g7ArbcAd1fx2lNkAJSCVwd8Q8pJF3hFive39gJmdswDfV7SNZxVN5P9vLjtnWPzjafYLSNO34AQdzRjE/s3413/framed-Radian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="2565" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheCK51NuVb2ncqObUlYRKb27RKT2qzMUALExMJEkQ3CVsoDeqSvJUmQYBtp66rUTa3GHsSAcBUrGt4wm2Y385ggZJwtNtBSs1LAIztCWC3R8g7ArbcAd1fx2lNkAJSCVwd8Q8pJF3hFive39gJmdswDfV7SNZxVN5P9vLjtnWPzjafYLSNO34AQdzRjE/s320/framed-Radian.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> Sunflowers are one of my favorites! And at the end of the summer, they always make an appearance in my art. Their colors are varied but vibrant, their shapes range from large to small. Even their centers are different in size and color. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This small painting is quite textured, and though the warm colors of gold and yellow green predominate, the undertones of blue and purple are also seen. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5302809/radiant#/" target="_blank">More information on this painting is found here!</a></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">This painting is available either framed or unframed. <br />Domestic shipping is included! <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-22444254595861666312023-08-03T16:29:00.005-05:002023-08-03T16:29:43.596-05:00Dancing in the Wind ~ abstract <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvMvCcM6KtFV8HKzLujcxjnzfTkhy3lgX9tXMCK4nng2lDat53IMKz_wew5UZMx-S6YBB4SVnWlmXQsk8dGtIns8f7JNkmTK4A83jG581EOn-hw8WStPJKyLOw4KfAx6837P4WUd5uOcTC_o8yk2sBnKULN5OZRr6-KP1_AFilSAIM3E6GSGRGxIF5bg/s3294/Final-IMG_8146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3294" data-original-width="2384" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvMvCcM6KtFV8HKzLujcxjnzfTkhy3lgX9tXMCK4nng2lDat53IMKz_wew5UZMx-S6YBB4SVnWlmXQsk8dGtIns8f7JNkmTK4A83jG581EOn-hw8WStPJKyLOw4KfAx6837P4WUd5uOcTC_o8yk2sBnKULN5OZRr6-KP1_AFilSAIM3E6GSGRGxIF5bg/s320/Final-IMG_8146.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <i>Dancing in the Wind <br />(A garden inspired abstract painting) <br /></i>12x9" oil on canvas <br />©Helen C Read </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time of year when I find a lot of inspiration in the variety of colors and textures and shapes of the garden! And it's fun (and challenging) to do an abstract work. There are many design elements to keep in mind; balance, rhythm, motion, color harmony, directional flow. This painting leads the viewer into a color rich, imaginative garden experience. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For more information on this painting, <b><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5254916/dancing-in-the-wind-impressions-of-a-garden#/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: red;">click here. </span></i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-13397796388977903312023-08-01T06:00:00.001-05:002023-08-01T06:00:00.146-05:00What's This? $100 off regular pricing? <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyhVLTvbmo9vRN95o9W16p_UVsHEnDBTTP7-oRUYP-yDPiuj7MaBvK82aNpQBqptMlpbMHZLUKWQAlvCyUbRA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div> <p></p><p>Yes! - just until August 7th! Take $100 off the usual price ($197) on
my full length drawing course, The Incredible Pencil. ALSO, the first 5
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Usually this course is $197, but now in this Summer Special it's just $97! </p><p><a href="See more: https://helencreadart.com/incredible-pencil-course-info/ " target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">See more: https://helencreadart.com/incredible-pencil-course-info/ </span></b></a></p><p>Whether a beginner, or wanting to brush up on your skills, or more -
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Don't miss out on this! Now is the perfect time to pick up the pencil and start drawing! <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-80035799792307628602023-07-20T15:54:00.000-05:002023-07-20T15:54:03.442-05:00It's Finally Ready!! Helen C Read on Patreon! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TsqCOXiF_9E" width="320" youtube-src-id="TsqCOXiF_9E"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> This is something I've been considering for a while...and now HERE IT IS! :) <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">The Art Adventure </span></b><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Why have I created this on Patreon? For several reasons: <br />As a busy artist, I need to this... I need time to just play. To explore. To experiment. To make whimsical creations. It's renewing and ... well, fun! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I also need to be connected with other artists and those who are adventuresome, who like to try new things and see what happens. </p><p style="text-align: center;">No matter what level of experience or the medium you most like ~ maybe for the person just starting out, or like me, has a lot of experience.... this is a fun adventure in creating! </p><p style="text-align: center;">I've taught fine art for many years, and now am a full time artist. There's something exciting and fun about working together - learning together - adventuring together. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm uploading a video with ideas to explore and experiment with each month, as well as other fun surprises. I've created a private group where we can connect and share with one another what we are doing - encouragement and support are vital!<br />Together we'll uncover and develop our personal style or "voice". </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;"><a href="https://Patreon.com/HelenCReadArt" target="_blank">You can find out all about it here on Patreon.</a></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">You can join and see all the content with a 1 week <b>Free</b> membership, <br />Then, if this is right for you, it's $5/mo ... that's it! And, of course, you can easily cancel at any time. <br />$5 a month is a great value! To get new ideas, to have friends to share with, and to grow your creative style! Join us there - Let's adventure together! <br /><b style="color: red;"></b><br /></p><p><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-53380204955595481022023-07-02T15:53:00.001-05:002023-07-02T15:53:14.640-05:00July is Give-Away month! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf-93tgCxAqx1uye_1KsG4W8l_aJCh_AstTOSk5LLK1H2jLvlZEDmHAdRxDptYtVjgzBGDfwynIjEXlbyTd4xWvIA2X2pKRJMcKCcMU8AIR5sxMwRSN6T-JWr90G-jU18aSrkXYBfsRnY8Jg1t2vkkLeaKfzh5UdumTpj89fhHYJFadlzKzLl9BxmEb4/s2402/IMG_7874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2385" data-original-width="2402" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpf-93tgCxAqx1uye_1KsG4W8l_aJCh_AstTOSk5LLK1H2jLvlZEDmHAdRxDptYtVjgzBGDfwynIjEXlbyTd4xWvIA2X2pKRJMcKCcMU8AIR5sxMwRSN6T-JWr90G-jU18aSrkXYBfsRnY8Jg1t2vkkLeaKfzh5UdumTpj89fhHYJFadlzKzLl9BxmEb4/s320/IMG_7874.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This lovely little original oil painting is going to one of my friends in July! It could be you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just check my July newsnote (sending on July 5th) for all the details about how to enter to win it! <br />It measures 3x3" and has a magnetic backing... perfect for a metallic surface or a small easel for a shelf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH, if you don't get my 1x a month note... it's not too late! <br /><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sign up right here! </span></a></span></b><br /></div><p></p><p>You'll only get 1 email each month from me - but it will be colorful and you'll get exclusive fun content only available to my email friends (like a give away contest, or free downloadable art, or an exclusive discount). Let's be friends!! <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TONs2El_aRs" width="320" youtube-src-id="TONs2El_aRs"></iframe></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-13460609765136879622023-07-02T15:46:00.002-05:002023-07-02T15:46:33.475-05:00A Landscape Painting Exhibit - July 2023 <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVXka1lx1RQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="eVXka1lx1RQ"></iframe></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Preparing an exhibit has taking up a good deal of my month of June! But this 10 piece landscape exhibit is now up and ready to be viewed! If you are local in Wheaton, IL, please stop in to see it! It is displayed on the main floor of the library and will be there through the month of July. </p><p>To see the pieces individually, please visit my website! <a href="https://HelenCRead.com">https://HelenCRead.com</a> and go to the landscape section. <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-77380559766824618922023-05-30T11:56:00.001-05:002023-05-30T11:56:11.194-05:00Tranquility <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjps2RQnGK07sAbjsQObXrp22RwcJif9cxZzQ_MzX33KwhuhEu9NXu9ZCbubvLgdYv1kLkNdB8x4QNJw0ieS8KFR9sOJPgsJ0zie39xskhA4-5rKtrk-2mAX4Yo7mVGpOqFgEu4S3OBsDz9_bCf7fVZv0i1I3RsLxMvWxEm6Xnq3udYYqnbH53LhX80/s2708/Framed%20IMG_7709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2181" data-original-width="2708" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjps2RQnGK07sAbjsQObXrp22RwcJif9cxZzQ_MzX33KwhuhEu9NXu9ZCbubvLgdYv1kLkNdB8x4QNJw0ieS8KFR9sOJPgsJ0zie39xskhA4-5rKtrk-2mAX4Yo7mVGpOqFgEu4S3OBsDz9_bCf7fVZv0i1I3RsLxMvWxEm6Xnq3udYYqnbH53LhX80/w386-h311/Framed%20IMG_7709.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> Tranquility, 11x14" oil on canvas <br />Shown framed in a floating frame. </p><p style="text-align: center;">There's something about being in nature - about the beauty, the colors, the sunlight... it is renewing. <br />This painting captures the essence of tranquility... a quiet peace, a place to renew. </p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5159830/tranquility#/" target="_blank">See more on this painting right here! </a></h4><p style="text-align: center;"> <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-40895663263003125912023-05-12T14:30:00.004-05:002023-05-30T11:51:04.364-05:00Cantigny Tulips <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZIPU9jyx7KP0LOUkxqVbAlo39geeQONuRISxe25Q8y3sylYB5VrBFsjuSsuNAmdX2pYxNl-jamw4rZjngF_6p65hMq6yzt4FEjGDyerYf44aYu54k7fpfNVvI-59406djzkirXcARDmnOfrWfiBaSaGfPkZo49Ok3SXgaNJyi2ycW2j3ukwCRmFa/s3368/adjusted%20IMG_7636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3368" data-original-width="2525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZIPU9jyx7KP0LOUkxqVbAlo39geeQONuRISxe25Q8y3sylYB5VrBFsjuSsuNAmdX2pYxNl-jamw4rZjngF_6p65hMq6yzt4FEjGDyerYf44aYu54k7fpfNVvI-59406djzkirXcARDmnOfrWfiBaSaGfPkZo49Ok3SXgaNJyi2ycW2j3ukwCRmFa/s320/adjusted%20IMG_7636.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Not far from where I live - these beautiful tulips are in full bloom. <br />This only gives a glimpse of the acres of flowers tucked into a woodsy setting. <br />This little plein air painting captures a moment between sunshine and shadow. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5158967/cantigny-tulips#/" target="_blank"><b>See more of this painting on my website! </b></a></u></p><p style="text-align: center;">It comes matted for an 8x10" frame <br />(framing options are available) </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5178273/cantigny-tulips-print#/" target="_blank"><b>Giclee print is also available: </b></a><br /><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-45316625045070740112023-05-05T19:10:00.002-05:002023-05-05T19:10:22.915-05:00Drying - not yet finished.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8ACyWwnLAHmrNgeRky2sGUaVeKpQgtbYJsmvlUs7moWivDEhn3O8VES7frnpONJtymigKsAk_nR0rPmrUfkHk9HO6sol-U2f22gotOjm00ED3r-E96MNsryE7PQJDYMYvmq3enREexB-wJmjVHyGd4Kh_2_20wNDKZnYL-0HZeiEoWgR8T39hNoM/s3302/IMG_7505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2623" data-original-width="3302" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO8ACyWwnLAHmrNgeRky2sGUaVeKpQgtbYJsmvlUs7moWivDEhn3O8VES7frnpONJtymigKsAk_nR0rPmrUfkHk9HO6sol-U2f22gotOjm00ED3r-E96MNsryE7PQJDYMYvmq3enREexB-wJmjVHyGd4Kh_2_20wNDKZnYL-0HZeiEoWgR8T39hNoM/s320/IMG_7505.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is what has been on my easel this last week or so. It's not quite finished. Still drying - not yet titled. This is, I suppose, a progress report! It measures 11x 14" and is painted with oil. Adjustments are coming soon! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-81810497995674997712023-04-27T10:19:00.004-05:002023-04-27T10:19:32.005-05:00Finally Finished!<p style="text-align: center;"> Sometimes, I find something stuck away ... something I started a long while ago and never finished. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIVKsE81R3mEHmH5aUbNvpyjW_y3hsLQyjE13qNqY2Ctfeg8hCPv8CuvFyIH1nvovxFELnBfRmJN9F5fJ-vr59tai4XbrSlYAKnkIV5FELpi26NXHucveXTJemZXEcImR1j9J6hpWud_-xSVifHqZRHub1eNJ40-In78ez7VOMEYfJDxQB03I16zw/s3368/IMG_7493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2325" data-original-width="3368" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIVKsE81R3mEHmH5aUbNvpyjW_y3hsLQyjE13qNqY2Ctfeg8hCPv8CuvFyIH1nvovxFELnBfRmJN9F5fJ-vr59tai4XbrSlYAKnkIV5FELpi26NXHucveXTJemZXEcImR1j9J6hpWud_-xSVifHqZRHub1eNJ40-In78ez7VOMEYfJDxQB03I16zw/s320/IMG_7493.jpg" width="320" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i> Flowering Crabapple</i><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">That was the case with this small watercolor. Just started and left unfinished. I'm not even sure when I started it ~ it's been several years! It was fun to add some more vivid color to the structure that was already there. <br /> <br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-90379332211433263302023-04-27T10:14:00.003-05:002023-04-27T10:14:30.681-05:00Pen and Ink, Floral Bouquet <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9i70MWkDa-Q-NMwK8yYyK0kadFFXkOTgplZrQIu-A-5JbfPKfyjvHX1B9kKYplkJAK38bCs4ClTI8H3pqwldzub0Cc5QQ4FvmaFrLlf1_eX6iALdQclnHiGprB3VDjvM9eJynp-8X5H5gy0WYpd_1zt8Drq8uwLvvcC4wB0hZ0F8SJ2HTbb6ws3F/s2377/IMG_7114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2377" data-original-width="2302" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9i70MWkDa-Q-NMwK8yYyK0kadFFXkOTgplZrQIu-A-5JbfPKfyjvHX1B9kKYplkJAK38bCs4ClTI8H3pqwldzub0Cc5QQ4FvmaFrLlf1_eX6iALdQclnHiGprB3VDjvM9eJynp-8X5H5gy0WYpd_1zt8Drq8uwLvvcC4wB0hZ0F8SJ2HTbb6ws3F/s320/IMG_7114.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br />Pen and ink is such a wonderful medium. I did this small drawing a few months ago preparing for a larger painting. But - it had such a lovely feel just as a drawing. Not being able to resist a little color, I added a light wash of watercolor in the background. <br /> <p></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-83154863859211125222023-03-28T13:45:00.004-05:002023-04-27T10:15:41.792-05:00Another Give Away Painting coming in April! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocjWORirR4MXFQXX5ujCODO94WvOyBuqkDzFAH7brMMyaiq2pwXLXU6DZ5m6k-rRbU_4CWl34Jykwcc6m09Na2rBMZ29nSkrzip2t_I3CQZliGX_J7FQyYOI0ku0h0QLPzrxbVJKCkiHrj7YjrwclsGBIF6i8KNC1xpcR_MJxEsXjUStIMXdw2jwC/s2557/IMG_7201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="2503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhocjWORirR4MXFQXX5ujCODO94WvOyBuqkDzFAH7brMMyaiq2pwXLXU6DZ5m6k-rRbU_4CWl34Jykwcc6m09Na2rBMZ29nSkrzip2t_I3CQZliGX_J7FQyYOI0ku0h0QLPzrxbVJKCkiHrj7YjrwclsGBIF6i8KNC1xpcR_MJxEsXjUStIMXdw2jwC/s320/IMG_7201.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">This colorful painting is going to be <i>given away! </i>That's right! Every few months I paint a small painting to give to one of my friends. The details are all found in my monthly email newsletter. I've sent my little free paintings (literally) around the country and around the world! </p><p style="text-align: center;">All the details are in my newsletter, which will come out in the first few days of April. <br />Don't miss out on the colorful, fun and uplifting email I send. Every month, there is something fun and exclusive ~ just for my friends! (Like a give away, or free art to download, or a friends discount) </p><p style="text-align: center;">Sign up here<b> ~ <u><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoverNews" target="_blank">Art Lover News</a></u></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>UPDATE! </b>This lovely little painting has found its new home in Texas! <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ArtLoversNews " target="_blank"><b> </b></a><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-61322966637629975302023-03-28T13:38:00.002-05:002023-03-28T13:38:11.855-05:00Rainbow Fields ~ Spring Celebration <p style="text-align: center;">A 2-part painting (Diptych) where much of my creative energy has gone in March! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span data-offset-key="aom60-0-0"><span data-text="true">As I was
working, that is the thought that came continually to mind - God's
creation that "sings colorfully" each spring. New life in abundance! </span></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins6Q73mSDxy3xkiAUpFneGKXeA2mxEJDtppMYxhVa41UzJbhODEfz3nnL6J-tC-LIHh-vILod0HcQsnmo9fRItgmWXJ91VIZzcqaYvtnzRDRJAGuR0CqHKvBT4Ssrpqz7kOVNlvC-telGwj5t9Zcl1e5aLhfk0nppINDRSqawEB529pQqSZsaqguy/s3743/IMG_7293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2426" data-original-width="3743" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins6Q73mSDxy3xkiAUpFneGKXeA2mxEJDtppMYxhVa41UzJbhODEfz3nnL6J-tC-LIHh-vILod0HcQsnmo9fRItgmWXJ91VIZzcqaYvtnzRDRJAGuR0CqHKvBT4Ssrpqz7kOVNlvC-telGwj5t9Zcl1e5aLhfk0nppINDRSqawEB529pQqSZsaqguy/w387-h250/IMG_7293.jpg" width="387" /></a></div><p>Each panel measures 14x11", and when seen as a diptych, the overall size is 14 x 22". Painted in oil paint, the painting is a memory-generated painting of the landscape I remember from my childhood in Texas. It is in the spring when new life bursts forth in the beautiful colors of the rainbow. </p><p>My process began with an underpainting and then I painted these panels simultaneously in order to achieve continuity. The challenges included compositional questions. How to make this work as a whole, and yet, each panel also work separately. Color questions also presented themselves. I worked with a limited palette, but I wanted to make my color bright and vivid without becoming garrish. Yet, even when viewing the wildflowers in person, they are almost over the top in color vivacity! </p><p>It is almost finished. I still need to paint the sides so that the panels can be framed in a floating frame. It will be posted on my website soon! <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div data-contents="true"><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2bj4j" data-offset-key="aom60-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-auto-logging-id="f20f494e1f64bae" data-offset-key="aom60-0-0"><span data-offset-key="aom60-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span><br /><span data-offset-key="aom60-14-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div></div>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-7372735551499011192023-03-02T11:43:00.006-06:002023-03-02T11:43:38.573-06:00Garden Jewels <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_A1_v9WpmNxzYUV2vQoEO-w7VhKe68r__SmOCnJw7r5-m37pfORxfC6ogwPU_WUpZAcQDyv1ieQOhx-aq3NLdcMhe5UihDJRcelB-d0-ZVcf7_uZ9QOf3qaHTf9iAtsnmwulG_uW3l-MxNDDi7n5XxB9GDvzGtpDoso1D6w54LdjxpQ9Bcakjpry/s3412/final-IMG_7192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3412" data-original-width="2387" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_A1_v9WpmNxzYUV2vQoEO-w7VhKe68r__SmOCnJw7r5-m37pfORxfC6ogwPU_WUpZAcQDyv1ieQOhx-aq3NLdcMhe5UihDJRcelB-d0-ZVcf7_uZ9QOf3qaHTf9iAtsnmwulG_uW3l-MxNDDi7n5XxB9GDvzGtpDoso1D6w54LdjxpQ9Bcakjpry/s320/final-IMG_7192.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KJJcXNLNYf6EDygguzRmE00m0xKXtCK1EOUesHAtZZ4EcjsBE4GhCM-xyx_xUWKxfIL2szNzE5ChEEKRwGRQJUcV1v2KVYJxNKgW9YotoheooduBVEPgT49g6EyIkkC3bvdcQknEPM3ikm5NN34rdtwj9AnCStODDruqrQ2rjxG42P_jOggXqB4I/s2825/Framed%20IMG_7193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="2110" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KJJcXNLNYf6EDygguzRmE00m0xKXtCK1EOUesHAtZZ4EcjsBE4GhCM-xyx_xUWKxfIL2szNzE5ChEEKRwGRQJUcV1v2KVYJxNKgW9YotoheooduBVEPgT49g6EyIkkC3bvdcQknEPM3ikm5NN34rdtwj9AnCStODDruqrQ2rjxG42P_jOggXqB4I/s320/Framed%20IMG_7193.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><i>Garden Jewels, </i><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">7x5" oil on panel<br />©Helen Read</span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></p><span class="shipping"></span><div class="cart-form"><form action="https://data.fineartstudioonline.com/cart/" id="faso-art-unframed-form" method="post" target="_top">
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This small painting captures the diversity of color, shape, and size that one might find in a flower garden <br />and brings it indoors to delight the viewer. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5060379/garden-jewels#/" target="_blank"><b>Find out the information on this painting HERE! </b></a><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-2027409137991776352023-02-24T09:09:00.001-06:002023-02-24T09:09:21.472-06:00Floral Assortment <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIjbi87eJ0uWlEa5zhkkvBdoK60jGS8pBgxz6E_PqJ-VAk_mlrAAYp_1GJyEq4YMFJ43s8sYS8L-MMxRuVhY_9Y-McWDsWGXMHG41XnF2uepP5JMjcUQxmChAuJ21_xfF2aOnq4O3ogA47YBhGI6lgm1JNhJ2_ezp19laZ4-IWDHM8oJWWNjYvxv_/s3603/Final-IMG_7152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3603" data-original-width="2656" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIjbi87eJ0uWlEa5zhkkvBdoK60jGS8pBgxz6E_PqJ-VAk_mlrAAYp_1GJyEq4YMFJ43s8sYS8L-MMxRuVhY_9Y-McWDsWGXMHG41XnF2uepP5JMjcUQxmChAuJ21_xfF2aOnq4O3ogA47YBhGI6lgm1JNhJ2_ezp19laZ4-IWDHM8oJWWNjYvxv_/s320/Final-IMG_7152.jpg" width="236" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <i>Floral Assortment, </i>12 x 9" oil on panel <i><br /></i>© Helen Read <br /></p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">There's no shortage of color in the floral world! I'm thankful for that.<br />But, flowers fade and become only a memory. <br />Vibrant and brilliant, these flowers will not fade or fail to bring colorful cheer to the room.</p>
<p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">They are ready to send to brighten any room where they are found.<br />Shown below framed in a solid wood frame in black. <br /><br />Either framed or unframed, domestic shipping is included. <br />(IL residents please add 8% sales tax) </p><p _mce_style="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5050797/floral-assortment#/" target="_blank">See more of this painting at this link</a></b><br /></p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28TZyUXOEeHeDHHPRczhSddJsbEazwMQSxFtewpkQfdeTn6sjPNYLFe4R908Zh7yosDXCT8EfMLDFysRThN7qRAcAXPjodKoKJpuEV2Gb0uTIoOY1Z8u_EEGgC2YXIkhN_qXI6lh-jcP_3JrVEPPfXbC9Ee1eSx2mXGQywFeLMMPdQq1U2-Fc_0PK/s3737/Framed%20IMG_7153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3737" data-original-width="2919" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28TZyUXOEeHeDHHPRczhSddJsbEazwMQSxFtewpkQfdeTn6sjPNYLFe4R908Zh7yosDXCT8EfMLDFysRThN7qRAcAXPjodKoKJpuEV2Gb0uTIoOY1Z8u_EEGgC2YXIkhN_qXI6lh-jcP_3JrVEPPfXbC9Ee1eSx2mXGQywFeLMMPdQq1U2-Fc_0PK/s320/Framed%20IMG_7153.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-49471321346665225452023-02-22T10:52:00.001-06:002023-02-22T10:52:06.259-06:00Vivid Color<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">Two New Paintings <br />Still Drying</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3LhzE1dtv4cB3T67K2I0DPi3AlWg8HueBSYEY57BDq55tkTn46WF8TywvrDOLt1w6UwhGK9un395Wv_qFV0Vo7QN5wlbWYpXsUTgqOmwDEd1w_cfNrdJf-RxtMzaH-NV5z4Al4j8VwcbNNDM5j_bR9knrlWPdgGNzGATS5LFKx5oGcd1fjXoIDsU/s3665/IMG_7128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3665" data-original-width="2693" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3LhzE1dtv4cB3T67K2I0DPi3AlWg8HueBSYEY57BDq55tkTn46WF8TywvrDOLt1w6UwhGK9un395Wv_qFV0Vo7QN5wlbWYpXsUTgqOmwDEd1w_cfNrdJf-RxtMzaH-NV5z4Al4j8VwcbNNDM5j_bR9knrlWPdgGNzGATS5LFKx5oGcd1fjXoIDsU/s320/IMG_7128.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3bltZZXI0qgkerDcBTRTmEPb1TM893fc5wlmuyGI5k2BgNE-CzzZy70IDrCtyqz0ibSAYzeUvfGUM8y42D7qNTsNUDoDeYPl5oxRx9ujp2PPHZAjIOSsjgQt4t-fBeH29XlAQDtK1BhVsdp5e78AbAmqXefAjc8o9TWi7rFZiuICnX8PzmdiQHRl/s3377/final-IMG_7142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3377" data-original-width="2446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3bltZZXI0qgkerDcBTRTmEPb1TM893fc5wlmuyGI5k2BgNE-CzzZy70IDrCtyqz0ibSAYzeUvfGUM8y42D7qNTsNUDoDeYPl5oxRx9ujp2PPHZAjIOSsjgQt4t-fBeH29XlAQDtK1BhVsdp5e78AbAmqXefAjc8o9TWi7rFZiuICnX8PzmdiQHRl/s320/final-IMG_7142.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the time of year - the long lasting dreary days of winter - when I long for bright and beautiful color. There's no better place to find it than in flowers. But, at this time of year, they will be flowers purchased. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Painting them is therapy. And enjoying them between painting session is good for the soul! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The top painting, still untitled, is 12x9" oil on panel. <br />The bottom painting is 7x5", oil on panel.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Both of these feature the bright and vivid colors that are so missing as winter lingers. <br />They will be ready for their new home as soon as they've dried. <br /></span></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-47705905800073157572023-02-06T11:09:00.002-06:002023-02-06T11:09:17.123-06:00Red White and Blue for Valentine's Day <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCGPeIeJ_uBkcUOH4YhfGPQTtiUwevqBxodR4oe9IpeFtMzw25ryX_pdWQFlUghqJuMD4U41qYHT1q-FkibPSmJ9LGOF_UEdUoTZk9eTx_eTxHbZFaOI_i2V9dfH_sksm_Sh-Kherv7zp6fOK8tnlHB3SY-XYpXQAWqTKnUZQaQcB57NR8vxMIlb6/s2680/Final-matted%20IMG_7040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2680" data-original-width="2158" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCGPeIeJ_uBkcUOH4YhfGPQTtiUwevqBxodR4oe9IpeFtMzw25ryX_pdWQFlUghqJuMD4U41qYHT1q-FkibPSmJ9LGOF_UEdUoTZk9eTx_eTxHbZFaOI_i2V9dfH_sksm_Sh-Kherv7zp6fOK8tnlHB3SY-XYpXQAWqTKnUZQaQcB57NR8vxMIlb6/s320/Final-matted%20IMG_7040.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>This lovely watercolor, <i>Red, White, and Blue</i>, is part of my
2023 Valentine's Suite. Flowers have long been associated with love and
Valentine's Day, but they fade and wither after a few days. How about
giving a gift of love that never fades! </p><p>Just through Valentine's
Day, this new original watercolor painting is available at 45% off what
it will be after Valentine's Day! There's still time to send it out to
arrive for the 14th, if ordered quickly. </p><p>It is sold unframed,
but matted as shown. The painting measures 5x7" and is matted for a
standard 8x10" frame. Oh, and domestic shipping is always included! </p><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5021228/red-white-and-blue#/" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Visit here to see the painting</b></span></u> </a>and it's Valentine's Day discount! Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889524947122905996.post-89255857882998008012023-02-06T11:05:00.004-06:002023-02-06T11:05:57.556-06:00Passionate About Pink? <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblE9NjDljSgUr10PQ3MgfvG9MMjw0eTyhhArNwAxCY0kHGp5-1eqzAw_DrIYDGgWVaALQKXCu0jeQSUSe2-U8lufUEE6rWB7T-BC05B4jwUlTgQSMAQoIgweOGu-8sFZTB0adcPOPpmoT3v1ou9Rt0eHbqFqO8bcyJ0WFn3AcOSp-YaMFv3DyRW2k/s3389/FinalMatted-IMG_7041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2717" data-original-width="3389" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblE9NjDljSgUr10PQ3MgfvG9MMjw0eTyhhArNwAxCY0kHGp5-1eqzAw_DrIYDGgWVaALQKXCu0jeQSUSe2-U8lufUEE6rWB7T-BC05B4jwUlTgQSMAQoIgweOGu-8sFZTB0adcPOPpmoT3v1ou9Rt0eHbqFqO8bcyJ0WFn3AcOSp-YaMFv3DyRW2k/s320/FinalMatted-IMG_7041.jpg" width="320" /></a><p>This lovely watercolor, <i>Garden Pinks</i>, is part of my
2023 Valentine's Suite. Flowers have long been associated with love and
Valentine's Day, but they fade and wither after a few days. How about
giving a gift of love that never fades! </p><p>Just through Valentine's
Day, this new original watercolor painting is available at 45% off what
it will be after Valentine's Day! There's still time to send it out to
arrive for the 14th, if ordered quickly. </p><p>It is sold unframed,
but matted as shown. The painting measures 5x7" and is matted for a
standard 8x10" frame. Oh, and domestic shipping is always included! </p><a href="https://www.helencread.com/workszoom/5021208/garden-pinks#/" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #800180;"><b>Visit here to see the painting</b></span></u> </a>and it's Valentine's Day discount! </div><br /> <p></p>Helen Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.com0