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

All Different All the Same

All Different All the Same

What or who is all different all the same? This isn’t a blog where I write riddles, gentle reader. But I will share more about this week’s painting(s) name in a minute.  So, no riddles here! This is a colorful painting place. What does that mean? That means that each week I share a colorful […]

Harmony and Resilience

Harmony and   Resilience

Why name this week’s painting and post Harmony and Resilience? I’m so glad you ask. Stay tuned as I share the story about this week’s painting. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting for […]

Leaf Season

Leaf Season

Leaf Season is the name of this week’s painting. Why? I’m so glad you ask. Stay tuned as I share the story about this week’s painting. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting for […]

The Victory Tree

The Victory Tree

What and where is The Victory Tree? I’m so glad you ask. Stay tuned as I share the sweet story about this week’s painting. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting for you to […]

The Inner Light

The Inner Light

Why name this week’s post “The Inner Light?” I’m so glad you ask. Stay tuned as I share the last painting from this year’s Road Trip North. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting […]

Rocky Forest Paradise

Rocky Forest Paradise

Greetings from Rocky Forest Paradise! Where might that be? Ooooh I can’t wait to share. But first, whether you are new here or not, know that this is a colorful painting place. Meaning? That means that each week I share a colorful painting for you to see and enjoy. My hope is that these colorful, […]

Tantalizing Talkative Trees

Tantalizing Talkative Trees

Where can you find tantalizing talkative trees? Oooh I can’t wait to share with you gentle reader. But first, whether you’re new here or not, know that this is a colorful, painting place. My hope is that your eyes and spirit will enjoy the paintings I share here each week. Let’s get to it, shall […]

Hey Hey Let’s Play

Hey Hey Let’s Play

What’s up with saying “Hey Hey Let’s Play?” I can’t wait to share with you today! (Hey that rhymes). Before I share more, if you are new here,  check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to this week’s painting, yes? Where to Play First, anywhere, is a fine […]

Coincidences and Connections

Coincidences and Connections

What do coincidences and connections have to do with this week’s painting? Wowee – a whole lot, gentle reader. Before I share more, if you are new here,  check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to this week’s painting, yes? What’s the Coincidence Get this! I’m traveling […]

The Pine Tree State

The Pine Tree State

Greetings from the Pine Tree State! Before I share more, if you are new here,  check out this link for a full description of the focus of this painterly blog. Now, on to this week’s painting, yes? Where is the Pine Tree State You may already know this? But I didn’t so I thought I would share. […]