Which one which one?

Which one which one?

Why “which one which one,” you may ask? I promise to share, gentle reader.

But first, in case you’re new, here’s more information. This blog is a place where, each week, I share my paintings, process, art history, shows, road trips and inspiration. Whether this is your first or millionth visit here, hiya, hello and a warm welcome! I choose a theme to guide my paintings each year.

This year’s theme is Vessels, Views and Vistas. If you need more color in your world, consider subscribing to this weekly blog. When you do, you will also receive a monthly newsletter called “Art In Real Life.” In it, I share news about artwork and art walks. Some I have seen IRL (in real life). Others are from around the world, maybe even near you!? If so, maybe you’ll go see and share what it’s like to see art in real life. Let’s get to this week’s view. OK?

A Bit of Context

Two weeks ago, I wrote about an art show happening this weekend. It’s on April 28 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Brown House Gallery 1310 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27605.

It’s a pretty adventurous show. Why? Because there are 20 artists and we will be showing up with our paintings on Saturday. We will each hang at least one painting. But because there are so many of us, we really are not sure who will hang what where.

So even though I have a series of five paintings that would technically “work” well together, I may end up with one on the gallery wall. Here’s where you come in.

Pick One

If you were in my shoes, and had to pick one of these three paintings, which one would you choose? Here’s a picture of the three contenders.

If you have a preference, please share in the comments below. I really appreciate your input and will use it and share the results next week.

More Show Info

I have three landscape paintings on view through early next week at the Diamante Arts & Culture Center’s Bara Bara Community Art Exhibit. If you live in or near Raleigh, stop by and see this rich and varied group of artists’ work on view.

And, I have one more show coming up next week. I will provide all the details and a few images then. It’s unique because I’ll be including three collaborations with amazing local, super talented poet, Alison Hurwtiz. Eeeee! Can’t wait to share the details with you next week.

Back to You

What about you? Are you in the midst of making some challenging choices about your creative work? After you help me pick one of the three paintings above (labelled left to right #1, #2 or #3), let me know about choices you are making too, ok? Thank you for reading here today.

13 Comments

  1. Denise Todloski
    April 25, 2024

    Whoever purchases, they need to purchase all three together! they make a terrific triptych. NICE!

    Reply
    • Julie Holmes
      April 25, 2024

      Thank you so much, Denise! I would love to show these three paintings together this Sunday. But, given space constraints and number of artists, I will probably have to pick one!
      If you have time, let me know which one you would choose, if you could only display one?
      TY and xoxoxox

      Reply
  2. Margy Keeping
    April 25, 2024

    Red vase

    Reply
    • Julie Holmes
      April 25, 2024

      TY Marg!!! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Patricia Reid
    April 25, 2024

    Julie, I want all three but asked to pick: the apple 🥰

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    • Julie Holmes
      April 25, 2024

      TY Pat!!! Note to self: figure out what to do to help viewer see tomato and not apple. This is up to me, not you Pat!!! TY xoxo

      Reply
  4. Leigh
    April 25, 2024

    I like the middle one Julie👍

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    • Julie Holmes
      April 25, 2024

      TY Leigh!!!! I really appreciate your input.

      Reply
  5. Kristina
    May 1, 2024

    Julie,

    I vote for the one on the right hand side.

    Kristina

    Reply
    • Julie Holmes
      May 1, 2024

      Hi Kristina,

      TY for the vote!!!

      xoxo

      Reply
  6. Beth Dyer Clary
    May 2, 2024

    Fun to read this after the fact and see everyone’s preferences. I couldn’t choose I don’t think!

    Reply
    • Julie Holmes
      May 3, 2024

      Ha!

      So glad you don’t have to now, Beth!

      xoxo

      Reply
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