Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose…
Choices is the apt name for this week’s 6×6 inch painting. Why name it choices? Ahhh let me count the ways. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers and share the focus of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for…
What do you do when you notice a missed opportunity? Do you scramble to meet it? Or do you decide it is what it is and move on? My guess is you have probably done both. Right? Before I describe this week’s painting and name, I’ll share the purpose of this blog for new readers….
There are several reasons why this painting and post are called Clarity. Perhaps I should clarify right? Before I do, I will share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” One reason for this…
How can I paint wind? This is one of the thoughts I had as I painted this week. How can I salute Berthe Morisot in this painting? I look forward to sharing this and more with you this week gentle reader. But first, here’s a hello to new readers and a description of this blog’s…
I’ll never forget the first time I heard the song entitled “Keep it in Your Pantry.” It’s the title of a song by Lyle Lovett. The lyrics crack me up. And, who doesn’t need to have a few laughs these days? But before I continue, let’s welcome new readers to this blog and explain it’s…
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…
Welcome to Pumpkin Central where two stacked pumpkins are a sign of a happy home. Right? No? Well, maybe not everyone is as absolutely nutsoid and crazy about pumpkins as I am. (Mr Studly, by the way, completely agrees with the previous statement ;-D). But before I get too far ahead of myself, please let’s…
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