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

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 […]

In Search of OM

In Search of OM

Are you in search of OM gentle reader? Well, I don’t know much but I do know that the gourds in this painting are in search of OM. But before I explain that, I want to welcome new readers here. Welcome! And, if you’re interested in an explanation of the purpose of this post and […]

Fall Colors Are Here

Fall Colors Are Here

You guessed it, fall colors are here, gentle reader! Are you as excited as I am about this time of year? I hope so. And, if you’re not, perhaps you will feel more excited after reading this post? Maybe? Stay tuned to read more. But first, I welcome new readers here today. And, if you […]

Abundance is in the Air

Abundance is in the Air

What makes me suggest that abundance is in the air? Ah! So many things including this week’s painting of the same name. But, before I explain, please let me welcome new readers here. Welcome! And, here’s a link describing the purpose of this post and blog. Why Abundance Because it’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins symbolize abundance. […]

What’s in Your Emergency Kit

What’s in Your Emergency Kit

As we stare down Hurricane Ian, I wonder what’s in your emergency kit? OK OK you’re absolutely right, gentle reader. There’s no such thing as staring down a category 4 hurricane. So before I get to my favorite topic, a painter’s emergency kit, I will take care of more pressing matters. Such as? Well, first […]

Hope in a Park and a Painting

Hope in a Park and a Painting

How can you find hope in a park and a painting? I will share that and more here today. But first, I welcome any new readers here today. If you want to read about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Let’s get to this week’s painting, shall we? Where […]

American Canopy

American Canopy

Let’s face it, this week’s painting represents an American Canopy. What do I mean by that? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers to this blog and share it’s purpose. To learn about that, check out the link here. Let’s get to the ever changing American Canopy, shall we? […]

September’s Best Bird Feeder Is a Tree

September’s Best Bird Feeder Is a Tree

Did you know that September’s best bird feeder is a tree? I did not know this either, gentle reader. That is, until I read Douglas W. Tallamy’s book entitled “The Nature of Oaks.” I will share more about this book and this week’s painting shortly. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this […]

Red Clay Road

Red Clay Road

Where is the Red Clay Road? Anywhere you look in North Carolina. Right? This creates wonderful opportunities for those of us who paint outdoors. Why? I will share here. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers. And, if you are interested in learning more about the focus of this blog, check this […]