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Thursday, October 6, 2016 6:13:17 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled A Sonoma County Christmas:
Laura J. said, "It's been awhile since I posted here spreading myself thin throughout the net universe. Finding time to create and communicate on the net is a tough one to balance.I was asked by someone about two years ago if I was going to create a Sonoma County..." more
Friday, July 22, 2016 6:43:58 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled New Art Dresses:
Laura J. said, "After having a presence on Redbubble for years, it's nice to see they're offering some really wonderful products to showcase artist's creations. I'm particularly thrilled with their tee and A-Line dresses. I'm really enjoying updating the products..." more
Saturday, January 30, 2016 3:55:03 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Palm Springs View - Twitter Art Exhibit 2016:
Laura J. said, "For this year's Twitter Art Exhibit which will occur in March in NYC, I decided to try something different - something I rarely do, and that's to paint something scenic. I was deeply inspired by a photo a friend who lives in Palm Springs posted to..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2015 11:21:53 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Quick Napkin Sketch in Ink:
Laura J. said, "Thought I would give my iPhone time lapse feature a try and realized I could have really used a tri-pod for my iPhone. iPod sounds kind of cool. Anyway, a normally fast sketch for me to do seems to go by in a blink of an eye here. Just a little..." more
Saturday, September 26, 2015 3:49:00 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled The Amazing Universe and my Early Inspirations:
Laura J. said, "An intersting thing happened recently. I signed up for email from Artist Patience Brewster's website after reading a wonderful article about her and the wonderful Christmas ornaments she creates, and then separately a few weeks later, I hear she is..." more
Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:37:07 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Twitter Art Exhibit:
Laura J. said, "It's happening again in Moss, Norway. The Twitter Art Exhibit!My art is on its way as I write this. I worked in watercolors and watercolor pencil on Arches paper. The title of my art is "For the Love of Owls." The two owls I painted are indigenous..." more
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 9:04:57 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Design of the Day on GCU:
Laura J. said, "Greeting Card Universe awarded my Valentine's "Cupid Cats" design of the Day yesterday. This card has many relation specific versions. Check it out at this link."
Sunday, July 20, 2014 7:48:45 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled I've Gone Postal Art:
Laura J. said, "It's always a bittersweet experience to sell a painting. It's like sending your child off to college, only you will never see your child again. This ( art ) child has been created solely for the purpose of creating something that I love, and also..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:55:26 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Personal Sketchbook Entry - Woman in Hat:
Laura J. said, "I just bought the most wonderful sketchbook from Barnes & Noble. Nice thick perforated pages beckon to me to draw everyday. I love to use black ink on nice, white smooth paper, and I challenge myself to let go of my need for perfectionism..." more
Friday, February 22, 2013 2:34:01 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Totally SWEET!:
Laura J. said, "I have two sides to my artistic talent- one side is the graphic arts side, and the other is the fine arts side. Each one takes 100% of my time and effort, and both do really well for me. But strangely enough, my fine arts side is winning out because..." more
Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:08:22 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled A Vision to Help the Healing for Newtown:
Laura J. said, "Thinking about the tragedy in Newtown CT, USA, a vision came to me. While I didn't draw every child and adult, a loving crying angel has taken the innocent victims into her protection forever..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 7:28:58 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled My Boxed Fine Art Cards:
Laura J. said, "There's nothing like sending a boxed set of your fine art cards along with your sold art to a buyer.You can find them on my art FB fan page."
Saturday, September 15, 2012 3:14:39 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Inspiration and Support from Fellow Artists:
Laura J. said, "I have to say I've met some really wonderful artists online. Not only are they supportive of their fellow artists but also very talented. Artist and friend, Martice, has a wonderful new site, and linked artists that inspire her to one of the pages..." more
Saturday, September 8, 2012 12:51:53 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Wonderful Opening. Sold a Painting.:
Laura J. said, "The gallery opening night was filled with wonderful family and friends as well as many gallery patrons who had wonderful feedback regarding my work. I even sold a painting on opening night- my beloved "For the Love of Pia" but I'm so happy to say..." more
Friday, August 31, 2012 2:41:27 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Lemur Painting Number Three:
Laura J. said, "I don't know what it is about these wonderful primates that I'm obsessed to paint, but I'm now on my third one. Untitled at the moment, I wanted this one to be a little more dramatic; the eyes more riveting. I think I accomplished a lot in three..." more
Thursday, August 23, 2012 5:33:34 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled The Wind and the Lion:
Laura J. said, "The wind circles around the Mountain Lion and settles languorously on a couch in a room of sunflowers. She's a breath of fresh air. No one knows for sure how long she'll stay.Pastels on Canson's Mi-Teintes paper, 19.5" x 25." © Laura J. Holman 2012."
Monday, August 20, 2012 10:04:36 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Gallery Show Coming Up!:
Laura J. said, "This Saturday I will be bringing my framed art to the studio to be hung for the Group Show Opening ( Art Gust ) on August 31st at Gallery Godo in Glendale, California. If you live nearby or are in the area that evening, stop by and say hi. There..." more
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 4:39:03 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Framed Art:
Laura J. said, "I think one of the most exciting things about getting ready for the exhibits is having the art framed. The difference is night and day. I had the "Cherry Tree" art hanging around for awhile, and to my surprise, the gallery owner chose it for the..." more
Monday, July 23, 2012 1:22:30 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Two Exhibits in August:
Laura J. said, "I'm thrilled to announce that eight of my paintings are going into a group show in August at a gallery in Glendale, CA. Then they will be on display at the LA Art Walk in September. I will post the flyer and more details soon. In the meantime, the..." more
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 1:35:20 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Schmincke Pastels:
Laura J. said, "Having a great time working with my new Schmincke pastels. Expensive, but so worth it! I'm working on a wedding card right now for my Card Gnome store."
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:22:04 AM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled "For Love of Pia" Still Work in Progress:
Laura J. said, "Sometimes letting a painting sit and stare at you unfinished gives you, the artist, the chance to decide how the painting should proceed. Many times I have other paintings in my head while working on the present one. It's a bit distracting, but I'm..." more
Monday, June 11, 2012 9:34:45 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled Father's Day:
Laura J. said, "It's so easy to get Mom something for Mother's Day, but what about Dad for Father's Day? Another tie? A fishing rod? I choose to usually go the food route and fill my wonderful husband's tummy with a great meal of his favorite things. He can relax..." more
Sunday, June 3, 2012 8:37:30 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled "For the Love of Pia" WIP 2:
Laura J. said, "There's something about painting to music that makes a painting seem so poetic. And painting alone with the music in a rarely empty house is a treat. Of course, there's the ringing phone and text messages that I need to answer. Heaven would be an..." more
Sunday, June 3, 2012 5:37:33 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled "For the Love of Pia" WIP:
Laura J. said, "I saw a photo of an Eastern Screech Owl recently and became immediately taken with its haunting, human type eyes. I knew I had to incorporate one into my next painting... hence the birth of "For the Love of Pia,"- an owl in love. We always think of..." more
Thursday, October 27, 2016 5:48:48 PM
Laura J. Holman wrote a blog post titled My New Holiday Pillow for Wine Lovers:
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