Portfolio of Works

These smaller works cover a variety of different genres and subjects.  The smaller sizes allow for a price range that corresponds to the size, making original paintings very affordable for all budgets.  I enjoy working in a variety of media - including graphite, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, ink and of course, oil paint.  Each of these makes a small but beautiful statement! 

(all images ©Helen C. Read)

Oh the beauty of landscapes!   Painting landscapes is a way of celebrating the variety, beauty, and joy I see in creation!  I try to interpret those features artistically and lead the viewer to experience what I see.

(all images ©Helen C. Read)

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)

Abstraction provides the perfect way to interpret ideas of grandeur and mystery that do not lend themselves to representational expression.
With this genre, I  use lyrical colors, interesting shapes, unusual arrangements and expressive lines to convey meaning.  Enter into the celebration of color!  Take delight in the variety of shapes and lines!  Abstraction can be appreciated simply for these reasons. 

(all images ©Helen C. Read)

Watercolor is a wonderful medium that speaks of fluidity and a little less control!  Colors can be subtle or built up for boldness.  It is a perfect medium for the botanical paintings I find so intriguing. 

From time to time, I make beautiful giclee prints of selected original works available.  These professionally printed prints use a state of the art technique and are printed with archival papers and inks. They come to you either matted and ready to drop into your own frame, or with beautiful solid wood framing.  Several of the prints I offer have different sizes available, which is noted in the description of the print. Prints make a lovely artistic statement while being very affordably priced.  (Domestic shipping is included ~ international shipping will be quoted.) 

And, for those who order 2 prints shipped to the same address, you will also receive a free gift of a small giclee print, Descanso Iris (pictured below).  It is printed on a textured watercolor paper and is matted to fit an 8x8"  frame.

The original Descanso Iris watercolor painting was sold to NBC studios for use in a TV production.

(all images © Helen C. Read)

In recent years, I've been privileged to sell my original works in many states across the United States, as well as countries in Europe and in Asia.  The works on this page are a representation of recently sold paintings.   I am happy to do something of a similar style or subject by commission.

Please feel free to contact me for questions, ideas, or quotes.
Helen's email:  [email protected]

(all images ©Helen C. Read)

These paintings sold as multiples are offered with a discount with purchased together and shipped to one address.