There seem to be major changes in the air which is why I decided to name this week’s painting and post “Shifting.” Have you noticed it, too? And, I’m not just talking about the political climate although that certainly is (finally) shifting, too. Thank Goddess! Before I continue, please let me share the focus and…
You may be wondering why I would name a painting of a bluebird house “Hope?” Well I am so glad you asked! Before I explain, I want to welcome newcomers here (“Welcome!) and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I choose a theme to follow for my…
Welcome to the Edge of America, gentle readers! Have you felt as if we have been hanging on to the edge of a cliff for these past few weeks…months…years? Well, I have too. But before I continue, please let me welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special…
So I had to name this week’s painting “Someday” because…well…there are so many reasons! I will share the reasons and more in today’s post. But first, let’s say adios to 2020 (wahoo, right?) and helloooo to 2021. Bye Bye Favorite Things So in 2020, I decided to paint and write a blog post about a…
How can I name this week’s post Joy and Wonder when we’re heading out of 2020 in flames? Well, I had several other ideas for this week’s headline including “Follow your Heart” and “We’re all Misfits” but I ended up choosing Joy and Wonder for all kinds of reasons. But, before I share that I’ll…
Has 2020 taught you to keep things sweet and simple? Me too! And, just in case you are not quite sure what that means, stick around, dear reader. But before I share my thoughts on the opposite of savory and complicated, I will welcome new readers (welcome!) to this blog and post by sharing the…
It’s time to take a look at three artists to watch in 2021. Why? Because in the midst of this horrible year, there are some amazing artists creating absolutely fantastic and beautiful work. So, we are going to skip the usual purpose of this blog and post. Well, OK, we won’t skip it. I’ll describe…
It’s time for the 2020 Studio Sale here at Julie Holmes Studio. Earlier this week, I notified my email subscribers about this sale. It’s exciting to report that several of my paintings have already sold, thanks to loyal subscribers. Woohoo! Before I continue on I want to welcome new subscribers (welcome!) and remind everyone what…
It’s November which means it’s time to enjoy the Bountiful One. What in the world do I mean by Bountiful One? I am speaking of the colorful Persimmon. The native version of this plant is the Diospyros Virginiana and shazam, I would love to have one of these trees in our backyard. However, there are…
I named this painting “Harvest for the World” but I could have named it so many other things. Like what? Well, “Twisted 2020” for the amazing twisted stem on the pumpkin and for the completely twisted experience of this pandemic-ridden and overwhelming year. But I decided to lean into the goodness of the Isley Brother’s…
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