Botanical Paintings

I'm intrigued by the botanical world!  There is such grace and beauty to be seen! Mysteries to be discovered!    These paintings artistically convey through color, shape, and line the intrigue I find as I look into a bloom or a leaf. 

 

(all images ©Helen C. Read)

  • What Remains by Helen Read, Oil, 10 x 8 x 0.75
  • a bright spring grouping of orange and pink tulips - still life
  • Sunflowers-3 by Helen Read, Oil, 14 x 14 x 0.75
  • Sunflowers 2 by Helen Read, Oil, 14 x 20 x 0.75
  • Sunflower 1 by Helen Read, Oil, 14 x 14 x 0.75
  • Windowsill Sunshine by Helen Read, Oil, 12 x 9 x 0.75
  • Purple Tulips by Helen Read, Oil, 9 x 12 x 0.25
  • Undulation I by Helen Read, Oil, 18 x 18 x .75
  • a magnified view of the curve of a lily leaf
  • Barely There by Helen Read, Oil, 10 x 8 x 0.75
  • Edge of the Garden by Helen Read, Oil, 12 x 9 x 0.75
  • Callas at Sunrise by Helen Read, Oil, 12 x 16 x 0.75