Robin's Nest - February feature!

Robin's Nest,  5x5" Oil on canvas 

©2012, Helen Read 

ready to frame

$30.00
(Please add $10.00 shipping, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

(until it sells - through the end of February 2012, then it returns to its usual price)

This is the month when winter seems to drone on and on.... and then, a robin shows itself as a messenger of hope that spring is on its way!   The robin's nest when it contains its lovely blue eggs is like a small colorfully wrapped gift - waiting for its unveiling! 

A Secret Path

Secret Path, 8x10" acrylic on canvas

©2012, Helen Read 

ready to frame

$150.00

(Please add $12.00 for shipping in US, IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax.)

This one may look somewhat familiar to the post below - Glade -  which is done with a different media and technique.  The basic landscape is the same, but I've used some of my abstraction ideas of circles and dots to create a less than abstract landscape!   I love the chance to mix colors by juxtaposing them right on the canvas.   To me, though a tedious application method, really does give a somewhat joyous and carefree outcome! 

Glade

Glade,  6 x 8" Oil Pastel on paper

©2012, Helen Read

ready to mat and frame 

$25.00

(Please add $5.00 shipping, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax) 

I love the mystery of woods and clearings flooded with light! 
Here the idea is captured in the colors of shadow and light.

Winter Bandit - January Featured Painting!

January's Featured Painting

$30.00 

SOLD

Winter Bandit, 5x5" Acrylic on canvas

©2012, Helen Read 

(Please add $10.00 shipping, IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

Ready to frame, framing optional - painted around sides

A stylized rendition of a Cedar Waxwing during winter, featuring an abstract background. 
Something bright and cheery for January!

Winter Resident

December Featured Painting

$30

until 12-31-2011

SOLD

Winter Resident, 6x6" Oil on canvas

©2011, Helen Read
ready to frame
(shipping $10.00 in US, IL residents, please add 8.25% sales tax)


Where I live, the cardinal stays around all winter - even in the coldest, snowiest weeks of winter! 
I always wonder how they find enough to eat and are able to stay warm enough to survive. 
Somehow they manage quite well! 
 This small painting will add a spot of color to your decor,
and be a companion for winter - and all year long! 

Spiraling Leaf

Spiraling Leaf,  6x6" graphite on clayboard 

©2011, Helen Read

$90.00

Ready to Frame

(Please add $7.00 shipping in US; IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)

This drawing is done on clayboard, a wonderful smooth rigid surface.  It begins to take on some abstract qualities in its interesting and beautiful shape!  These kinds of spiraling leaves intrigue me!

Sardinian Sunshine - November Featured Painting!

Sardinian Sunshine,  6x6" Oil on canvas

©2011, Helen Read

November 2011  price -  $30.00

(ready to frame) 

(Shipping in US - $10.00,  IL residents please add 8.25% sales tax)  

SOLD