Julie Dyer Holmes, Artist, Oil and Gouache Painter, painting lovely, contemporary, modern, dreamy, luminouos paintings with a bit of joy, gentleness and color in her Studio in Raleigh, NC

Tribute Painting

Tribute Painting

Why name this “Tribute Painting?” Let me get my kleenex, wipe my eyes and then share, gentle reader. And, while I’m doing that, here’s a warm welcome to returning and new readers, too. To learn about the purpose of this blog, check this linkie link here. Kitty Tribute Painting Here’s this week’s painting which is […]

Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting

Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting

How about a Holly Jolly Swirly Holiday Painting this week? Sure why not? Right? And, I will add a whole lot of gratitude here in this week’s post, too. But, before I do, here’s a warm welcome to returning and new readers today. For a description of the purpose of this blog, check out this […]

Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon

Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon

Why name a painting Fa la la la la plus pumpkins and persimmon? Well I can’t wait to share with you. But first, here’s a warm welcome to new and returning readers of this weekly artist blog. For details on the purpose, read more in this link. This Week’s Inspiration People, occasionally ask me where […]

If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes

If Morandi Ate Sweet Potatoes

Wondering what would happen if Morandi ate sweet potatoes? Me too, gentle reader! How did you know? Before you share, I want to welcome you and new readers today. And, if you’re a new reader, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this blog. Let’s get to today’s painting and it’s inspiration. […]

Breakfast Experiment Painting

Breakfast Experiment Painting

What in the world is a “Breakfast Experiment Painting,” you may ask? I will explain here soon. But first, a warm welcome to you and new readers too. If you’re interested in reading more about the purpose of this post and blog, you can read this link here. And, before I describe more about this […]

Favorite Ingredients Painting

Favorite Ingredients Painting

Ooh la la I’m excited to share this Favorite Ingredients Painting this week! Why? Let me count the ways. But first, I want to welcome and thank returning and new readers. Welcome! If you’re new, here’s a link with a description of the purpose of this post and blog. Inspiration Here’s the inspiration for this […]

Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting

Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting

Well here we are with Part Two Pear and Persimmon Painting. Why Part Two? Well because I painted four of these little 3×4 inch paintings in gouache. There are some fun distinctions within each of these paintings that I hope to share with you this week. But before I do, here’s a warm welcome to […]

Pear and Persimmon Painting

Pear  and Persimmon Painting

Why Pear and Persimmon Painting gentle reader? And, what ever has happened to last week’s painting? So much to share this week. But first, here’s a warm welcome to you and new readers, too, and a link explaining the purpose of this post and blog. Fess Up First I need to fess up and share […]

Carry On Love is Coming

Carry On Love is Coming

Sing along with me: Carry On Love is Coming Love is Coming to Us All. Holy Smokes, gentle reader what has come over me? Well, before I share all of that, I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! And I like to share the purpose of this blog here. First Things First Before I share […]

Clearing on the Horizon

Clearing on the Horizon

Is there a clearing on the horizon? These days? Who knows gentle reader. I will share more on this in a bit. But first, let’s welcome new readers to this blog. To see the purpose of this post here’s a link. What is on the Horizon In a word or two, who knows, right? Here’s […]