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

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. […]

Gone Fishin

Gone Fishin

Hey we have gone fishin’ and will be away for awhile. 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 We are heading to parts unknown so the other half can sea kayak. […]

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Here comes the sun, y’all! Can you see it? 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? Peaking Through Colorful Clouds The morning light and colorful clouds were calling to me during our recent […]

Lingering Beach Memories

Lingering Beach Memories

It’s the time of year for Lingering Beach Memories. I have them; especially this time of year.  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? Set Up Here’s the set up for this week’s […]

Endless Summer

Endless Summer

What do you think of when you hear Endless Summer? I look forward to sharing what I think of when I hear those words and see this week’s painting. But, first, 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, […]

Big Painting in Progress

Big Painting in Progress

Ready to see this Big Painting in Progress? I’m excited to share it with you. But, first, 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? Define Big So this painting is 22×28 inches. For those of you who […]