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I FIND PASSION TO BE A VERY USEFUL PROCESS.

IF I REALLY TUNE INTO WHAT I CARE ABOUT,

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT,

WHAT INTERESTS ME,

WHERE I'M CURIOUS...

IT ALMOST NEVER STRAYS ME WRONG.

- BRIDGET WATSON PAYNE

My Happy Place Show is now on at @cloudgalleryca! This piece, really celebrating the open air and how my heart resonates with home: lazy summers, long walks, prairie sunsets. Rich color and endless vistas.

24x20 Available now through The Cloud Gallery.

My Happy Place Show is now on at @cloudgalleryca! This piece, really celebrating the open air and how my heart resonates with home: lazy summers, long walks, prairie sunsets. Rich color and endless vistas.

24x20 Available now through The Cloud Gallery.

When paintings find new homes, you'll hear it from me again and again: thankyou 🥰 In particular, the "Mountains & Sea" show last week, which sold out all my pieces: thankyou!

When I paint, it's personal. It means something to me and I'm learning more and more what it means to paint from an authentic voice, my voice, and to trust that direction and instinct. There is great joy in this place.

Then I must let it go, as I believe it's not complete until it has the opportunity to speak to another soul.

It's a bit of a life cycle, a moving vision that never ceases to amaze me. Having you a part of this cycle, my world, blesses me more than you know.

So to those who purchased my work here, to those who purchase my work through galleries, or who purchase them directly from me, my deepest gratitude and thanks!! 💛💛

When paintings find new homes, you'll hear it from me again and again: thankyou 🥰 In particular, the "Mountains & Sea" show last week, which sold out all my pieces: thankyou!

When I paint, it's personal. It means something to me and I'm learning more and more what it means to paint from an authentic voice, my voice, and to trust that direction and instinct. There is great joy in this place.

Then I must let it go, as I believe it's not complete until it has the opportunity to speak to another soul.

It's a bit of a life cycle, a moving vision that never ceases to amaze me. Having you a part of this cycle, my world, blesses me more than you know.

So to those who purchased my work here, to those who purchase my work through galleries, or who purchase them directly from me, my deepest gratitude and thanks!! 💛💛

A few months back I was contacted by the Editor-in-chief of @artistsnetwork to consider a feature in their magazine for this summer. Ever since I was a teen, I've dreamt of being published (and it's been amazing being featured twice in @internationalartistmagazine 2022/2024 anf @gallerieswest).

So when Anne reached out from Artists Magazine, I was excited to say yes. I'm all in! A chance to share another perspective on what I hope to bring to the world. A magazine featuring art - yes! An interview with the writer - yes! A deep appreciation for all the hard work that goes into putting together such a beautiful spread - yes! A hope to make the cover? Can one hope for such a thing? Well I did indeed hope and I'm beyond thrilled to see my painting "Prairies in July" on the front cover 🥰 This painting is currently @gibsonfineart in Calgary.

I consider it a great joy to continue sharing my work and my art with you all. Thankyou for your incredible support, inspiration, inspiring me to show up every day and paint this stunning world we call home. ❤️

Thankyou Anne Hevener (Editor-in-chief) and thankyou Beth Williams (Senior Editor) for writing a beautiful article and involving me in the process! Such an honor.

Artist's Magazine
July/August 2025

In print/ online JUNE 24 💥

A few months back I was contacted by the Editor-in-chief of @artistsnetwork to consider a feature in their magazine for this summer. Ever since I was a teen, I've dreamt of being published (and it's been amazing being featured twice in @internationalartistmagazine 2022/2024 anf @gallerieswest).

So when Anne reached out from Artists Magazine, I was excited to say yes. I'm all in! A chance to share another perspective on what I hope to bring to the world. A magazine featuring art - yes! An interview with the writer - yes! A deep appreciation for all the hard work that goes into putting together such a beautiful spread - yes! A hope to make the cover? Can one hope for such a thing? Well I did indeed hope and I'm beyond thrilled to see my painting "Prairies in July" on the front cover 🥰 This painting is currently @gibsonfineart in Calgary.

I consider it a great joy to continue sharing my work and my art with you all. Thankyou for your incredible support, inspiration, inspiring me to show up every day and paint this stunning world we call home. ❤️

Thankyou Anne Hevener (Editor-in-chief) and thankyou Beth Williams (Senior Editor) for writing a beautiful article and involving me in the process! Such an honor.

Artist's Magazine
July/August 2025

In print/ online JUNE 24 💥

As you exit the mountains on the Alberta side, you leave the foothills behind. It's sometimes sad seeing the mountains recede in your rear view mirror, foothills rolling and settling into the pastures and prairies so many of us call home.

Tonight, you guys, I hope you'll check out the @squarefootshow at 6pm mst (8pm est) and maybe add a mountain memory to your collection!! 🥰❤️

As you exit the mountains on the Alberta side, you leave the foothills behind. It's sometimes sad seeing the mountains recede in your rear view mirror, foothills rolling and settling into the pastures and prairies so many of us call home.

Tonight, you guys, I hope you'll check out the @squarefootshow at 6pm mst (8pm est) and maybe add a mountain memory to your collection!! 🥰❤️

What do you think of when you see these standing trees? Engulfed by a past fire, they are left as evidence of a once flourishing forest.

I think of them as Sentinels, standing strong and protecting the new growth underneath. Again, leading to life! They are haunting and mesmerizing and part of the ecosystem of the mountains.

"The Sentinels"
Available tomorrow @squarefootshow

What do you think of when you see these standing trees? Engulfed by a past fire, they are left as evidence of a once flourishing forest.

I think of them as Sentinels, standing strong and protecting the new growth underneath. Again, leading to life! They are haunting and mesmerizing and part of the ecosystem of the mountains.

"The Sentinels"
Available tomorrow @squarefootshow

There are beautiful flats (by Golden, BC) where it opens up and you can see for a ways, the mountains pushed to the background. Forever the clouds have my attention as they really do define the mood of the day. Light, bright, and pretty awesome.

Available on Thursday 💥
@squarefootshow

There are beautiful flats (by Golden, BC) where it opens up and you can see for a ways, the mountains pushed to the background. Forever the clouds have my attention as they really do define the mood of the day. Light, bright, and pretty awesome.

Available on Thursday 💥
@squarefootshow

Just a little further down that hwy through Rogers Pass the weather shifted, as it can so quickly in the mountains! A spattering of rain hit the windshield as we maneuvered the windy road. I love seeing the distance unfold over rolling mountain passes. There's distinct evidence of past fires that have moved through the forests, but with that comes new life, and it's beautiful.

Second piece, available in 2 days! @squarefootshow

Just a little further down that hwy through Rogers Pass the weather shifted, as it can so quickly in the mountains! A spattering of rain hit the windshield as we maneuvered the windy road. I love seeing the distance unfold over rolling mountain passes. There's distinct evidence of past fires that have moved through the forests, but with that comes new life, and it's beautiful.

Second piece, available in 2 days! @squarefootshow

I thought I was going to paint the sea, images from the west coast from a family vacation a few years ago. Water and vastness and that ocean feeling that doesn't compare to anything else. But then my husband and I took a trip....

We flew to Victoria and drove windey, narrow roads all the way back home to Alberta. We saw the ocean again, and it refreshed our senses! Then we saw the mountains: through the Pass, through the parks, and through the foothills.

So I pivoted, as all good artists do when they are inspired by what they see! So I'm bringing you a trip through the mountains for this @squarefootshow. Hope you enjoy this journey as much as we did!

This first painting is traveling through Roger's Pass. The day had my kind of sky - filled with moving clouds and creating striking shadow and light contrasts.

Mark your calendars for this Thursday! It'll be available then 💥

I thought I was going to paint the sea, images from the west coast from a family vacation a few years ago. Water and vastness and that ocean feeling that doesn't compare to anything else. But then my husband and I took a trip....

We flew to Victoria and drove windey, narrow roads all the way back home to Alberta. We saw the ocean again, and it refreshed our senses! Then we saw the mountains: through the Pass, through the parks, and through the foothills.

So I pivoted, as all good artists do when they are inspired by what they see! So I'm bringing you a trip through the mountains for this @squarefootshow. Hope you enjoy this journey as much as we did!

This first painting is traveling through Roger's Pass. The day had my kind of sky - filled with moving clouds and creating striking shadow and light contrasts.

Mark your calendars for this Thursday! It'll be available then 💥

Sneak peak at a particular summer sky that I remember from summers past. A late afternoon walk out to the pasture, alone, because sometimes what is needed is just that. Being alone with the wind and the summer sun washing over you and filling your soul.

I breathe deeply.

That sun cast an incredible warm glow over everything. And the heavens were alive!! And this day was good - a spectacular finish and a spectacular silent moment.

To all the spectacular moments that fill our souls......

Available @mayberryfineart

Sneak peak at a particular summer sky that I remember from summers past. A late afternoon walk out to the pasture, alone, because sometimes what is needed is just that. Being alone with the wind and the summer sun washing over you and filling your soul.

I breathe deeply.

That sun cast an incredible warm glow over everything. And the heavens were alive!! And this day was good - a spectacular finish and a spectacular silent moment.

To all the spectacular moments that fill our souls......

Available @mayberryfineart

BC is beautiful this time of year!! Last week my husband and I flew out to Victoria then made our way through the Okanagan before heading home. My neck is still a bit sore from all the driving, lol, but what a glorious & gorgeous trip!

We got to stop in for the @thelloydgallery 45th Anniversary Show and tour some local vineyards. Now I have so many reference photos that need to make their way onto canvases. Refreshed and feeding ready for summer ☀️

Stay tuned for my @squarefootshow pieces coming up - June 12! The timing of "Mountains and Sea" is awesome as I just traveled through the mountains and spent time on the ocean. I'll be bringing you some mountain paintings fresh from my trip.

BC is beautiful this time of year!! Last week my husband and I flew out to Victoria then made our way through the Okanagan before heading home. My neck is still a bit sore from all the driving, lol, but what a glorious & gorgeous trip!

We got to stop in for the @thelloydgallery 45th Anniversary Show and tour some local vineyards. Now I have so many reference photos that need to make their way onto canvases. Refreshed and feeding ready for summer ☀️

Stay tuned for my @squarefootshow pieces coming up - June 12! The timing of "Mountains and Sea" is awesome as I just traveled through the mountains and spent time on the ocean. I'll be bringing you some mountain paintings fresh from my trip.

Completed and now available through @thelloydgallery as part of the group show "Perspectives." Loving that fresh spring coloring with the promise of summer heat! The vineyards @3sisterswinery are stunning - if you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a visit!!

Yes, this is an angle shot - tricky to get long horizontal paintings into the screen frame. It can be viewed online at www.lloydgallery.com or in person at the gallery 💛

Completed and now available through @thelloydgallery as part of the group show "Perspectives." Loving that fresh spring coloring with the promise of summer heat! The vineyards @3sisterswinery are stunning - if you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a visit!!

Yes, this is an angle shot - tricky to get long horizontal paintings into the screen frame. It can be viewed online at www.lloydgallery.com or in person at the gallery 💛

Something I wanted to bring to your attention today - if you were looking for prints of any of my work, now is a great time to invest in one, or two, or.....😊 Now until May 26 you can get 15% off - celebrating Mother's Day!
Just a great thing to know!!

Head on over to www.artlabel.ca to check it out ❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend!!

Something I wanted to bring to your attention today - if you were looking for prints of any of my work, now is a great time to invest in one, or two, or.....😊 Now until May 26 you can get 15% off - celebrating Mother's Day!
Just a great thing to know!!

Head on over to www.artlabel.ca to check it out ❤️ Happy Mother's Day weekend!!

W.I.P. today. It's always incredible seeing the painting come to life and I never tire of it. This is from a nice little spot overlooking the vineyards @3sisterswinery in Penticton - follow along as I'll show you progress and the finished ptg soon 😀

Always starting in the background, working in shifting values to build in intensity in the forground..... atmosphere.... bold strokes...painting the okanagan is always incredible 🙌🙌

This piece will be in the upcoming 45th Anniversary Show @thelloydgallery ❤️

W.I.P. today. It's always incredible seeing the painting come to life and I never tire of it. This is from a nice little spot overlooking the vineyards @3sisterswinery in Penticton - follow along as I'll show you progress and the finished ptg soon 😀

Always starting in the background, working in shifting values to build in intensity in the forground..... atmosphere.... bold strokes...painting the okanagan is always incredible 🙌🙌

This piece will be in the upcoming 45th Anniversary Show @thelloydgallery ❤️

The season of "Passing Showers" is upon us. As always, a sky filled with movement filled this canvas. When the snow goes and the earth turns green, doesn't the air come alive...❤️

36x60
Available @mayberryfineart

The season of "Passing Showers" is upon us. As always, a sky filled with movement filled this canvas. When the snow goes and the earth turns green, doesn't the air come alive...❤️

36x60
Available @mayberryfineart

Let me just say that I wasn't prepared for how inspired I would feel and how full my tank would be by spending time teaching with this incredible group this past weekend!! The hospitality 🥰 The excitement to show up and give it their all 💯

I am entering a new week fresh and so excited at what each day holds. This group took what I gave them and painted such stunning work; I am inspired!! Thankyou @fcacalgary 💛
Until next time......

Let me just say that I wasn't prepared for how inspired I would feel and how full my tank would be by spending time teaching with this incredible group this past weekend!! The hospitality 🥰 The excitement to show up and give it their all 💯

I am entering a new week fresh and so excited at what each day holds. This group took what I gave them and painted such stunning work; I am inspired!! Thankyou @fcacalgary 💛
Until next time......

So I fell in love with this sky and there beneath its expense was a herd of cattle, doing what cattle do best - grazing and resting. Southern Alberta, with no trees in sight, just this.... for a far as the eye can see!

For me, this is like breathwork - a giant exhale. Peaceful and powerful. Life-giving. Soul food.

What makes your world go 'round? What gives life to your soul?

"Expansive" 40x60
@mayberryfineart

So I fell in love with this sky and there beneath its expense was a herd of cattle, doing what cattle do best - grazing and resting. Southern Alberta, with no trees in sight, just this.... for a far as the eye can see!

For me, this is like breathwork - a giant exhale. Peaceful and powerful. Life-giving. Soul food.

What makes your world go 'round? What gives life to your soul?

"Expansive" 40x60
@mayberryfineart

In light of the current snow load.....just off the easel. Last night I drove home from Airdrie. Although the landscape was beautiful, covered in drifts of hazy snowfall reminiscent of a Christmas card of winter in Vermont (or some picturesque rural landscape), the roads were 😬. I was so grateful when I got to this point in my journey, because as every farmer knows, you're almost home when you pass the slough on the left and past the fallen tree on the right up ahead. Landmarks mean we're almost home, and this slough corner meant I was one range road from home and safety.

I've wanted to paint this for a long time! I've had my photo saved and it was time to put in on canvas. I love, love, love the light! And I love that this road takes me home.

Hoping you all have landmarks that take you home 💛 🔴

In light of the current snow load.....just off the easel. Last night I drove home from Airdrie. Although the landscape was beautiful, covered in drifts of hazy snowfall reminiscent of a Christmas card of winter in Vermont (or some picturesque rural landscape), the roads were 😬. I was so grateful when I got to this point in my journey, because as every farmer knows, you're almost home when you pass the slough on the left and past the fallen tree on the right up ahead. Landmarks mean we're almost home, and this slough corner meant I was one range road from home and safety.

I've wanted to paint this for a long time! I've had my photo saved and it was time to put in on canvas. I love, love, love the light! And I love that this road takes me home.

Hoping you all have landmarks that take you home 💛 🔴

This Saturday is the Spring Artwalk in Penticton, B.C. That brings me a lot of joy! Winter will bow out to the next season and soon we'll be soaking up the sunshine. I love that in B.C. right now it's looking and feeling spring, and I'm thrilled to have sent out a couple of new pieces to @thelloydgallery

Enroute right now is "Sunshine and Shadows" 18x24 available

Happy Spring everyone!

This Saturday is the Spring Artwalk in Penticton, B.C. That brings me a lot of joy! Winter will bow out to the next season and soon we'll be soaking up the sunshine. I love that in B.C. right now it's looking and feeling spring, and I'm thrilled to have sent out a couple of new pieces to @thelloydgallery

Enroute right now is "Sunshine and Shadows" 18x24 available

Happy Spring everyone!

My exciting news? That note last week that I hinted at? You guys, I'm teaching! This spring. In person with the Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Over the years I've had lots of people ask me, but I hadn't stepped forward in a professional capacity into teaching yet.... I've taught one on one classes and some youth classes in the past. But WOW, here we go!

I'm hoping to shake up how we view skies and push the boundaries of representation while honing impressions and taking risks. Exploring expression, depth and movement in the landscape.

It's my understanding that the class is full, but if there's more interest, please comment or shoot me a DM...I have more ideas in the works!

I'll be doing a demo on April 24 in the evening, so if you'd like to come, you can head over to www.fcacalgary.ca to register.

Thrilled to be showing up for you in this way and grateful to @fcacalgary for asking!

My exciting news? That note last week that I hinted at? You guys, I'm teaching! This spring. In person with the Calgary Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Over the years I've had lots of people ask me, but I hadn't stepped forward in a professional capacity into teaching yet.... I've taught one on one classes and some youth classes in the past. But WOW, here we go!

I'm hoping to shake up how we view skies and push the boundaries of representation while honing impressions and taking risks. Exploring expression, depth and movement in the landscape.

It's my understanding that the class is full, but if there's more interest, please comment or shoot me a DM...I have more ideas in the works!

I'll be doing a demo on April 24 in the evening, so if you'd like to come, you can head over to www.fcacalgary.ca to register.

Thrilled to be showing up for you in this way and grateful to @fcacalgary for asking!

Another uncropped photo for you in an attempt to get the whole painting in 😄 This is the sister painting to the winter Lake Louise I showed you previously. I thought it would be great to paint two pieces showing season differences: i really enjoyed the process and hope you love this one as much as the last ❤️

Second photo shows the piece, at 60" x 36", leaning up against the wall (okay, exposed pipe 😉) in my front entry.

Thankyou for all your love and appreciating what I bring forward. Happy Friday everyone!

P.S. I have some very cool news that I'll be sharing with you next week! Very, very exciting!

Another uncropped photo for you in an attempt to get the whole painting in 😄 This is the sister painting to the winter Lake Louise I showed you previously. I thought it would be great to paint two pieces showing season differences: i really enjoyed the process and hope you love this one as much as the last ❤️

Second photo shows the piece, at 60" x 36", leaning up against the wall (okay, exposed pipe 😉) in my front entry.

Thankyou for all your love and appreciating what I bring forward. Happy Friday everyone!

P.S. I have some very cool news that I'll be sharing with you next week! Very, very exciting!

A little video from @gibsonfineart sharing some of our art vision, creative journeys and stories. If you weren't able to attend the Artist's Panel on March 1, this'll give you a beautiful glimpse. Art is for everyone and I'm so glad you're here!

Thankyou once again to the amazing team at Gibson Fine Art. You made me feel like a movie star 🌟 Richard (@colestudio) and Michaela (@michaelahoppeartist) I'm so glad to have shared the stage with you!

A little video from @gibsonfineart sharing some of our art vision, creative journeys and stories. If you weren't able to attend the Artist's Panel on March 1, this'll give you a beautiful glimpse. Art is for everyone and I'm so glad you're here!

Thankyou once again to the amazing team at Gibson Fine Art. You made me feel like a movie star 🌟 Richard (@colestudio) and Michaela (@michaelahoppeartist) I'm so glad to have shared the stage with you!

Is there ever a day that we don't love country roads and canola fields? A brilliant pop of cheery yellow in the landscape always does wonders for the soul, kind of like sunshine, coffee, and good chocolate 😄

Here's to happy days (we know summer will be here soon!).

Available @gibsonfineart
"Alberta Summer Sky" 36x48

Is there ever a day that we don't love country roads and canola fields? A brilliant pop of cheery yellow in the landscape always does wonders for the soul, kind of like sunshine, coffee, and good chocolate 😄

Here's to happy days (we know summer will be here soon!).

Available @gibsonfineart
"Alberta Summer Sky" 36x48

The second winter piece I did for the group show at Gibson Fine Art. Instagram is being a little wierd with getting the image in there right, so this is the best I can do. If you zoom into the mountains, there's a beautiful pop of orange in the distance where treeline meets lake (ice). I'm loving Lake Louise right now and wanted to bring all that feeling of crisp mountain air to the grandeur of those familiar mountains. I'm not sad to see winter bowing out to spring, but there's something so breathtaking about the palette reduced to monochromes. 🥰

🔴

The second winter piece I did for the group show at Gibson Fine Art. Instagram is being a little wierd with getting the image in there right, so this is the best I can do. If you zoom into the mountains, there's a beautiful pop of orange in the distance where treeline meets lake (ice). I'm loving Lake Louise right now and wanted to bring all that feeling of crisp mountain air to the grandeur of those familiar mountains. I'm not sad to see winter bowing out to spring, but there's something so breathtaking about the palette reduced to monochromes. 🥰

🔴

I know you're all waiting for some follow up after last Saturday's Live Artist Panel. I thought it would be a good idea to leave my phone in the car so I didn't have to carry it, so I only have a couple photos that my husband took for now. There will be more as Gibson Fine Art will share (and I'll share those here too).

But OH WOW, what a great experience! I am so grateful to @pattidibski for mediating, hosting and asking great questions, the other two artists (@colestudio and @michaelahoppeartist ) who made it feel like we were all sitting chatting over a great cup of coffee! Also, the audience was amazing - thoughtful questions and engaged in the afternoon.

Loved seeing some friends and meeting some new people.

It was truly a great afternoon! Thankyou @gibsonfineart for hosting such a fabulous event 💯👏👏👏

I know you're all waiting for some follow up after last Saturday's Live Artist Panel. I thought it would be a good idea to leave my phone in the car so I didn't have to carry it, so I only have a couple photos that my husband took for now. There will be more as Gibson Fine Art will share (and I'll share those here too).

But OH WOW, what a great experience! I am so grateful to @pattidibski for mediating, hosting and asking great questions, the other two artists (@colestudio and @michaelahoppeartist ) who made it feel like we were all sitting chatting over a great cup of coffee! Also, the audience was amazing - thoughtful questions and engaged in the afternoon.

Loved seeing some friends and meeting some new people.

It was truly a great afternoon! Thankyou @gibsonfineart for hosting such a fabulous event 💯👏👏👏

Today.... what a great day. That sunshine - oh to feel so ALIVE after the grey cold days of this past month. A day filled with good, like really good conversation. Soul lifting, inspiring, invigorating. We all need this. I need this. I am so so grateful for such days. And on it's quiet exit makes way for tomorrow..... which is going to be amazing. How could it not?

Will you join me @gibsonfineart, together with my fellow artists @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio? See our art in person, chat with us, hear from us....join us in celebrating art. I know we'd all love to see you!!

I'm sharing here the progression of this painting, which is 48"x72". I'm so happy to have it be part of the show. That classic combo of canola and blue sky is a celebration every time and I'll always come back to painting such scenes.

See you tomorrow!

xo Holly

Today.... what a great day. That sunshine - oh to feel so ALIVE after the grey cold days of this past month. A day filled with good, like really good conversation. Soul lifting, inspiring, invigorating. We all need this. I need this. I am so so grateful for such days. And on it's quiet exit makes way for tomorrow..... which is going to be amazing. How could it not?

Will you join me @gibsonfineart, together with my fellow artists @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio? See our art in person, chat with us, hear from us....join us in celebrating art. I know we'd all love to see you!!

I'm sharing here the progression of this painting, which is 48"x72". I'm so happy to have it be part of the show. That classic combo of canola and blue sky is a celebration every time and I'll always come back to painting such scenes.

See you tomorrow!

xo Holly

This could quite possibly be one of my all time favorite pieces. I've wanted to tuck into winter in my work and have painted a couple in this collection. One of the prairies and one of the mountains for my upcoming group show @gibsonfineart. In this whole series, I really wanted to focus on the thought to just breathe. Truly slow down and take in a moment. As my work continues to gravitate towards what happens above us, I hope it'll speak to you in quiet ways or perhaps even loud. But when these moments literally make my breath catch, I know they belong on canvas.

This sunset in the dead of winter speaks of many things to me, that even in the cold there is warmth. Putting one day to bed in a glorious whisper that lasted mere minutes for the promise of the dawn of a new day.

Celebrating these landscapes we call home ❤️

"December Sky - All Lit Up" 36x48
Show Opening February 20!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for March 1 for an engaging artist panel with myself, @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio. Hope to see you there!

This could quite possibly be one of my all time favorite pieces. I've wanted to tuck into winter in my work and have painted a couple in this collection. One of the prairies and one of the mountains for my upcoming group show @gibsonfineart. In this whole series, I really wanted to focus on the thought to just breathe. Truly slow down and take in a moment. As my work continues to gravitate towards what happens above us, I hope it'll speak to you in quiet ways or perhaps even loud. But when these moments literally make my breath catch, I know they belong on canvas.

This sunset in the dead of winter speaks of many things to me, that even in the cold there is warmth. Putting one day to bed in a glorious whisper that lasted mere minutes for the promise of the dawn of a new day.

Celebrating these landscapes we call home ❤️

"December Sky - All Lit Up" 36x48
Show Opening February 20!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for March 1 for an engaging artist panel with myself, @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio. Hope to see you there!

{Announcement} Thankyou so much for waiting for this.... over the last month and a half I've been working hard on some new pieces for @gibsonfineart for a group show with both @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio. We've all been working hard and have put together some pieces that we hope will really resonate with you.

The show opens Feb 20 (this week!). On March 1 I hope you'll join us for an Artists panel discussion with reception to follow (please rsvp if you can directly to Gibson Fine Art - link on their webpage). It's a great opportunity to get to know both the art and artists better and I, for one, would love to meet you in person!

I'll be sharing my pieces over the next few days, so stay tuned, and.....
I hope we see you there!

{Announcement} Thankyou so much for waiting for this.... over the last month and a half I've been working hard on some new pieces for @gibsonfineart for a group show with both @michaelahoppeartist and @colestudio. We've all been working hard and have put together some pieces that we hope will really resonate with you.

The show opens Feb 20 (this week!). On March 1 I hope you'll join us for an Artists panel discussion with reception to follow (please rsvp if you can directly to Gibson Fine Art - link on their webpage). It's a great opportunity to get to know both the art and artists better and I, for one, would love to meet you in person!

I'll be sharing my pieces over the next few days, so stay tuned, and.....
I hope we see you there!

Another sky that caught my eye 😉 and ended up here, for you, today. What the sky brings is life, direction, movement, light, excitement! Can you imagine the world without the sky? It's an incredible thing! Sharing this one today because it's light, bright, and hoping it'll bring some joy this cold Friday 😊

On that note, I have exciting news to share next week! I've been busy over the last month and a half, painting some new pieces..... can't wait to share the news!! Sorry to do that to you, but do check back next week and I'll tell you all about it.

"Summer Sky" 12x12
@mayberryfineart

Another sky that caught my eye 😉 and ended up here, for you, today. What the sky brings is life, direction, movement, light, excitement! Can you imagine the world without the sky? It's an incredible thing! Sharing this one today because it's light, bright, and hoping it'll bring some joy this cold Friday 😊

On that note, I have exciting news to share next week! I've been busy over the last month and a half, painting some new pieces..... can't wait to share the news!! Sorry to do that to you, but do check back next week and I'll tell you all about it.

"Summer Sky" 12x12
@mayberryfineart

What is my art about? I've pondered this often and when it comes down to it, it's about celebrating a moment. Bringing to life one beautiful landscape at a time. Driven by subtlety or exaggeration, movement and a strong sense of light in atmosphere. Real places that speak to my life growing up in rural Alberta and to a time when you didn't need to strive so hard to create community. Every painting reminds me to slow down and revel in one place for a time. But isn't that what painting is all about? Really taking the time to study and observe a scene. These places speak to my heart and soul and I hope they do to yours too!

This winter scene is available @mayberryfineart
"Layers of Light" 14x14

What is my art about? I've pondered this often and when it comes down to it, it's about celebrating a moment. Bringing to life one beautiful landscape at a time. Driven by subtlety or exaggeration, movement and a strong sense of light in atmosphere. Real places that speak to my life growing up in rural Alberta and to a time when you didn't need to strive so hard to create community. Every painting reminds me to slow down and revel in one place for a time. But isn't that what painting is all about? Really taking the time to study and observe a scene. These places speak to my heart and soul and I hope they do to yours too!

This winter scene is available @mayberryfineart
"Layers of Light" 14x14

Every year it's important for me to challenge myself with growth by taking classes/ courses/or attending art events. Last weekend I did just that! As I've more recently been curious about oils, my friend @jennyberkenbosch of Nest Studios was where I went - her offering of a weekend workshop was timely!

Sometimes just getting out of my own head and studio is what I need. A fresh look. Revisiting foundational things like achieving volume in this beautiful squash (and learning more about the munsell color system)

I had to share because I love my still life squash and am grateful for the pace to slow down and think about the elements I'm putting forth. It already helped me solve a piece I'm working on! Thankyou Jenny - amazing 👏 Grateful for other artists doing incredible things with paint!

If you aren't familiar with Jenny - please check her out and her incredible paintings (I'm sure she has more classes in the future too).

Every year it's important for me to challenge myself with growth by taking classes/ courses/or attending art events. Last weekend I did just that! As I've more recently been curious about oils, my friend @jennyberkenbosch of Nest Studios was where I went - her offering of a weekend workshop was timely!

Sometimes just getting out of my own head and studio is what I need. A fresh look. Revisiting foundational things like achieving volume in this beautiful squash (and learning more about the munsell color system)

I had to share because I love my still life squash and am grateful for the pace to slow down and think about the elements I'm putting forth. It already helped me solve a piece I'm working on! Thankyou Jenny - amazing 👏 Grateful for other artists doing incredible things with paint!

If you aren't familiar with Jenny - please check her out and her incredible paintings (I'm sure she has more classes in the future too).

This little beauty. In the winter, the colors are just different here on the prairies. Influenced by the crispness of the freezing temperatures, the light filters, settles, and reflects off the snow. Evenings often downshift through pastels until they settle into nuanced deep blues and greys.

This bale, perfectly nestled into the landscape, on one such winters eve. Grateful to @mayberryfineart for finding it a home! Also to my amazing clients and collectors 💛

"Blanketed" 12x12 🔴

This little beauty. In the winter, the colors are just different here on the prairies. Influenced by the crispness of the freezing temperatures, the light filters, settles, and reflects off the snow. Evenings often downshift through pastels until they settle into nuanced deep blues and greys.

This bale, perfectly nestled into the landscape, on one such winters eve. Grateful to @mayberryfineart for finding it a home! Also to my amazing clients and collectors 💛

"Blanketed" 12x12 🔴

Isn't light just awesome? Without it, we would see no form. We may not experience deep responses to moments. We wouldn't notice nuances..... the way low light and low chroma make us understand that it's evening. Light truly gives life to everything!

Sitting across the water on one such late afternoon, I kind of got lost in this moment. The deep shadows. The subtle backlight. The way the water exaggerated the horizon color. The movement of the shifting clouds....

You've got to get out and really look 👀 at what you're painting. Experience is everything and allows you to paint, really paint, without copying your reference.

So thrilled to have brought this moment to life!
Now available @mayberryfineart 36x36

Isn't light just awesome? Without it, we would see no form. We may not experience deep responses to moments. We wouldn't notice nuances..... the way low light and low chroma make us understand that it's evening. Light truly gives life to everything!

Sitting across the water on one such late afternoon, I kind of got lost in this moment. The deep shadows. The subtle backlight. The way the water exaggerated the horizon color. The movement of the shifting clouds....

You've got to get out and really look 👀 at what you're painting. Experience is everything and allows you to paint, really paint, without copying your reference.

So thrilled to have brought this moment to life!
Now available @mayberryfineart 36x36

Friends......Happy New Year! This past year has taught me that the only thing I can control in life is my response to things. And I'm relearning it..... every. Single. Day. Did I meet my 2024 business goals? Not even close. Did I push myself to extremes? No. It was a hard year, one filled with new sorrow, stress, and tragedy. Holding my breath just to get to a new day. It was a year spent soaking in the quiet....painting, yes, but balancing that with being outside and allowing myself the space to cope, heal, process, and move forward. Sometimes taking the time ends up giving you time.
And you know what? I'm ready for 2025. The grieving isn't over, but welcoming what God has in each new day is exciting. I'm looking forward to bringing it! Showing up and painting my heart out ❤️

This painting, now safely at @cloudgalleryca and available, just felt right to both finish 2024 and begin 2025.

"Breakthrough" 40x40

Thrilled that you're all here! 🤗💛

Friends......Happy New Year! This past year has taught me that the only thing I can control in life is my response to things. And I'm relearning it..... every. Single. Day. Did I meet my 2024 business goals? Not even close. Did I push myself to extremes? No. It was a hard year, one filled with new sorrow, stress, and tragedy. Holding my breath just to get to a new day. It was a year spent soaking in the quiet....painting, yes, but balancing that with being outside and allowing myself the space to cope, heal, process, and move forward. Sometimes taking the time ends up giving you time.
And you know what? I'm ready for 2025. The grieving isn't over, but welcoming what God has in each new day is exciting. I'm looking forward to bringing it! Showing up and painting my heart out ❤️

This painting, now safely at @cloudgalleryca and available, just felt right to both finish 2024 and begin 2025.

"Breakthrough" 40x40

Thrilled that you're all here! 🤗💛

I am thankful that we are in the midst of the Christmas season.....so that I can still wish you all a heartfelt Merry Christmas and the very best in the New Year! Hoping that your hearts will be held and your dreams will come closer. I am forever grateful for all of you 🥰

"Silent Night" 🔴
12x12

I am thankful that we are in the midst of the Christmas season.....so that I can still wish you all a heartfelt Merry Christmas and the very best in the New Year! Hoping that your hearts will be held and your dreams will come closer. I am forever grateful for all of you 🥰

"Silent Night" 🔴
12x12

Simply put...... thankyou. For your continued support. For your love of my work. For sharing in the passion of this place I call home. For showing up. For feeling the heartbeat of the land. For finding new homes for these paintings in, um, 6 minutes.... is that possible? I'm floored - you all blessed my socks off ❤️❤️❤️

Thankyou for being here.

There's still stunning work available by other @squarefootshow artists of you're still looking for a special piece.

If you missed put on a painting, I hope you'll DM me - I'd be very happy to create something special just for you!!

I have new smaller works going to Mayberry Fine Art soon: stay posted for updates.

Thankyou, once again ❤️

Simply put...... thankyou. For your continued support. For your love of my work. For sharing in the passion of this place I call home. For showing up. For feeling the heartbeat of the land. For finding new homes for these paintings in, um, 6 minutes.... is that possible? I'm floored - you all blessed my socks off ❤️❤️❤️

Thankyou for being here.

There's still stunning work available by other @squarefootshow artists of you're still looking for a special piece.

If you missed put on a painting, I hope you'll DM me - I'd be very happy to create something special just for you!!

I have new smaller works going to Mayberry Fine Art soon: stay posted for updates.

Thankyou, once again ❤️

The heartbeat of the prairies... for you. Tonight. The show opens at 6pm MST.

It's always a wonder to me what I'll end up painting for a show. Tucking into my photos is sometimes a bit overwhelming (as there are lots!), but when it comes down to it, I paint from moments that stand out to me. Maybe it was the light, or the incredible color, or the movement in the sky, but it's always always grounded in a single experience. Sharing these is very personal, as what speaks to me in the landscape is often influenced by my roots as a Farmers Daughter. Or memories from childhood. Although none of us can go back, we are shaped by that environment and it's truly special.

For me, my heart was the farm and it's there I felt grounded and safe. So for me, painting scenes from the prairies that nod to my past is truly a heart beating for the love of the land. The land I call home.
I'm sure many of you have similar ties to the past and present and it's my privilege to share my work with you ❤️

These pieces will be available tonight when the show opens and I know they will find the perfect home!

Xo Holly

The heartbeat of the prairies... for you. Tonight. The show opens at 6pm MST.

It's always a wonder to me what I'll end up painting for a show. Tucking into my photos is sometimes a bit overwhelming (as there are lots!), but when it comes down to it, I paint from moments that stand out to me. Maybe it was the light, or the incredible color, or the movement in the sky, but it's always always grounded in a single experience. Sharing these is very personal, as what speaks to me in the landscape is often influenced by my roots as a Farmers Daughter. Or memories from childhood. Although none of us can go back, we are shaped by that environment and it's truly special.

For me, my heart was the farm and it's there I felt grounded and safe. So for me, painting scenes from the prairies that nod to my past is truly a heart beating for the love of the land. The land I call home.
I'm sure many of you have similar ties to the past and present and it's my privilege to share my work with you ❤️

These pieces will be available tonight when the show opens and I know they will find the perfect home!

Xo Holly

4th and final piece in the upcoming square foot show. My love for new days and a fresh start. Tracery in the Sky - available tomorrow when the show starts❤️

See you there?
Xo Holly

4th and final piece in the upcoming square foot show. My love for new days and a fresh start. Tracery in the Sky - available tomorrow when the show starts❤️

See you there?
Xo Holly

Two days before the show opens! Third painting.

When life gets busy, I tend to retreat. I NEED to retreat. I crave silence. I go to the quiet places where there is nothing short of life itself...here, where the soul of a moment resonates in the unfolding of a day.

Here is where I recharge. Here is my joy and I love bringing these moments to you! I'm sure I'm not alone - anyone else need to retreat to recharge?

Available Nov 29
@squarefootshow

Two days before the show opens! Third painting.

When life gets busy, I tend to retreat. I NEED to retreat. I crave silence. I go to the quiet places where there is nothing short of life itself...here, where the soul of a moment resonates in the unfolding of a day.

Here is where I recharge. Here is my joy and I love bringing these moments to you! I'm sure I'm not alone - anyone else need to retreat to recharge?

Available Nov 29
@squarefootshow

Quite possibly one of my favorite "Fall's in the Air" captures this year. These are lingering days, days that you want to stay for as long as possible. Warm and brilliant.

This painting, along with 3 others, will be available Friday evening in Julia Veenatra and Friends @squarefootshow. Will I see you there?

Online

Quite possibly one of my favorite "Fall's in the Air" captures this year. These are lingering days, days that you want to stay for as long as possible. Warm and brilliant.

This painting, along with 3 others, will be available Friday evening in Julia Veenatra and Friends @squarefootshow. Will I see you there?

Online

As I sit for a minute in my studio, pondering next steps on a larger painting I'm working on, the snow falling out my window, I'm astounded that we're coming up on the end of November! I just hung my wreath on the front door as it seems appropriate.

There's always a moment of excitement when releasing new work. I'm always thrilled to share my passion with you all. I'm grateful you're here! I paint for me - what inspires and ignites my soul....but I also paint for you. Without you, what would be the point? The process of creating is made complete with YOU! You viewing, you interpreting, you resonating, you being present HERE, WITH me, in this MOMENT. Thankyou. Heartfelt and appreciating all you bring to my life. 🥰

So I'm bringing you FOUR new pieces in this last squarefoot show of the year. Sharing my prairies. My home. My world. With YOU.

Coming soon...November 29.
COUNTDOWN ON.

As I sit for a minute in my studio, pondering next steps on a larger painting I'm working on, the snow falling out my window, I'm astounded that we're coming up on the end of November! I just hung my wreath on the front door as it seems appropriate.

There's always a moment of excitement when releasing new work. I'm always thrilled to share my passion with you all. I'm grateful you're here! I paint for me - what inspires and ignites my soul....but I also paint for you. Without you, what would be the point? The process of creating is made complete with YOU! You viewing, you interpreting, you resonating, you being present HERE, WITH me, in this MOMENT. Thankyou. Heartfelt and appreciating all you bring to my life. 🥰

So I'm bringing you FOUR new pieces in this last squarefoot show of the year. Sharing my prairies. My home. My world. With YOU.

Coming soon...November 29.
COUNTDOWN ON.

Can you believe it's THAT time of year? The last @squarefootshow of 2024! This show is such a privilege to be a part of, Julia Veenstra and friends is not going to disappoint!

It's fun to hop on here to share a piece with you that will be available in the show. Thankyou @courtneylebaronstudio and @michelleparadis.art for targging me in this reel challenge...love both your work and excited to see more in the show!

I'm extending the challenge to @meghanirvineart to show us what's happening in your studio!

I'm bringing you a few favorite moments that stood out in my camera roll from this year...looking forward to sharing them all with you!

If you haven't already signed up for the newsletter online, please do for a chance to win one of Julia's gorgeous originals as well as get a sneak peak of all the artists work before the show opens. www.squarefootshow.com

Thrilled to have you all here and excited to bring you more original work - just in time for Christmas 🎄

Can you believe it's THAT time of year? The last @squarefootshow of 2024! This show is such a privilege to be a part of, Julia Veenstra and friends is not going to disappoint!

It's fun to hop on here to share a piece with you that will be available in the show. Thankyou @courtneylebaronstudio and @michelleparadis.art for targging me in this reel challenge...love both your work and excited to see more in the show!

I'm extending the challenge to @meghanirvineart to show us what's happening in your studio!

I'm bringing you a few favorite moments that stood out in my camera roll from this year...looking forward to sharing them all with you!

If you haven't already signed up for the newsletter online, please do for a chance to win one of Julia's gorgeous originals as well as get a sneak peak of all the artists work before the show opens. www.squarefootshow.com

Thrilled to have you all here and excited to bring you more original work - just in time for Christmas 🎄

I fell in love......with Autumn.... that day I got off the bus after school. The wind was warm, but doing that whipping and whirling wind thing that the wind does. My great uncles row of windbreak poplar trees, standing as giant soldiers stretched to the sky, were releasing their leaves in a gentle flurry. A leafstorm! The first of the season. Some of those leaves were the size of my head and I ran with my sister for what seemed like hours, trying our best to catch every one. The delight! The joy I still feel. A living moment memory stuck on replay. When time wasn't pressing and staying IN a moment was as easy as breathing.

So I fell in love with Fall....and with permission from my Dad's cousin Carmen who took this photo, I painted this beautiful Invermere moment. To hold onto and stay in this moment just a little longer 🧡

24x36 Invermere Reflection
Available @gibsonfineart

I fell in love......with Autumn.... that day I got off the bus after school. The wind was warm, but doing that whipping and whirling wind thing that the wind does. My great uncles row of windbreak poplar trees, standing as giant soldiers stretched to the sky, were releasing their leaves in a gentle flurry. A leafstorm! The first of the season. Some of those leaves were the size of my head and I ran with my sister for what seemed like hours, trying our best to catch every one. The delight! The joy I still feel. A living moment memory stuck on replay. When time wasn't pressing and staying IN a moment was as easy as breathing.

So I fell in love with Fall....and with permission from my Dad's cousin Carmen who took this photo, I painted this beautiful Invermere moment. To hold onto and stay in this moment just a little longer 🧡

24x36 Invermere Reflection
Available @gibsonfineart

So, I need to know...am I crazy? Painting hay bales instead of straw bales? I would argue that although bales are iconic, it's actually straw bales that hold that title. Everyone paints yellow bales. Yet, people seem to typically lump hay and straw into one category (a little bit of Farmer talk here - if you don't know the difference between hay and straw, shoot me a dm if you're curious and I'll let you know). 😊

On my most recent trip to Calgary this Fall, one of my favorite views opens up when I can make out the line of mountains along the horizon. Combine this with gently rolling alfalfa fields with freshly rolled bales (initially very green and as the sun bleaches and dries the outer layer, the color shifts to appear more silvery).

This southern Alberta piece captures my love of the Prairie seasons, the seasons of farming the land, with the heartstopping horizon boldly showcasing those magnificent mountains! Alberta - how I do love you 😍

"Hay Bales and Rocky Mountains"
30" x 60"
Available @gibsonfineart

So, I need to know...am I crazy? Painting hay bales instead of straw bales? I would argue that although bales are iconic, it's actually straw bales that hold that title. Everyone paints yellow bales. Yet, people seem to typically lump hay and straw into one category (a little bit of Farmer talk here - if you don't know the difference between hay and straw, shoot me a dm if you're curious and I'll let you know). 😊

On my most recent trip to Calgary this Fall, one of my favorite views opens up when I can make out the line of mountains along the horizon. Combine this with gently rolling alfalfa fields with freshly rolled bales (initially very green and as the sun bleaches and dries the outer layer, the color shifts to appear more silvery).

This southern Alberta piece captures my love of the Prairie seasons, the seasons of farming the land, with the heartstopping horizon boldly showcasing those magnificent mountains! Alberta - how I do love you 😍

"Hay Bales and Rocky Mountains"
30" x 60"
Available @gibsonfineart

This weekend, Canadian Thanksgiving. I thought I'd share a few things that I'm thankful for...
1. That I took all my spinich out of the garden before the frost last night (so I can take a roasted beet/Pear and spinich salad to Thanksgiving dinner).
2. That my son traveled safely to New Zealand and is at Bible School now.
3. For the color in the trees before they fall - allowing a quiet rest to my soul as I prepare for winter
4. For simple things, like fresh eggs and pumpkins and dried hydrangea blossoms.

What are you thankful for? I'd love to hear!

On a thankful note, @artlabel has a really great Thanksgiving sale on prints. So great!! If you've been eyeing any, or didn't even know they were available, now is a great time to check it out. Ordering now is also great for Christmas (not that we need the reminder that Christmas is coming), but how great to think ahead!

www.artlabel.ca
Now until October 20th

Happy Thanksgiving friends! 🧡

This weekend, Canadian Thanksgiving. I thought I'd share a few things that I'm thankful for...
1. That I took all my spinich out of the garden before the frost last night (so I can take a roasted beet/Pear and spinich salad to Thanksgiving dinner).
2. That my son traveled safely to New Zealand and is at Bible School now.
3. For the color in the trees before they fall - allowing a quiet rest to my soul as I prepare for winter
4. For simple things, like fresh eggs and pumpkins and dried hydrangea blossoms.

What are you thankful for? I'd love to hear!

On a thankful note, @artlabel has a really great Thanksgiving sale on prints. So great!! If you've been eyeing any, or didn't even know they were available, now is a great time to check it out. Ordering now is also great for Christmas (not that we need the reminder that Christmas is coming), but how great to think ahead!

www.artlabel.ca
Now until October 20th

Happy Thanksgiving friends! 🧡

One more 48x48 recently available through @thelloydgallery. A view to draw you in and drink deeply of the vast beauty the Okanagan Valley offers. Check it out on their webpage at www.lloydgallery.com. 😊

One more 48x48 recently available through @thelloydgallery. A view to draw you in and drink deeply of the vast beauty the Okanagan Valley offers. Check it out on their webpage at www.lloydgallery.com. 😊

These days..... days made for wonder. For filling your moments and turning them into memories. I find I'm lingering in conversations....I relish the hugs. The "I love you Mom" and the morning toast. Seasons of change are upon our family, as predictable as the coming Fall. We welcome them but they are hard. Hang onto those moments - they're precious 💖

This piece, a nod to early fall as the grasses shift in subtle shades of straw....
Available @thelloydgallery

These days..... days made for wonder. For filling your moments and turning them into memories. I find I'm lingering in conversations....I relish the hugs. The "I love you Mom" and the morning toast. Seasons of change are upon our family, as predictable as the coming Fall. We welcome them but they are hard. Hang onto those moments - they're precious 💖

This piece, a nod to early fall as the grasses shift in subtle shades of straw....
Available @thelloydgallery

A sweet 10x10, a suggestion of the change in seasons upon us. You guessed it, from just down the road....

On canvas board. DM if interested 😀

A sweet 10x10, a suggestion of the change in seasons upon us. You guessed it, from just down the road....

On canvas board. DM if interested 😀

I painted a version of this a while back, in a small 5x7 mini. I loved it so much I always wanted to take it larger.... so here it is, the View from Munson Mountain, available now @thelloydgallery.
24x30

I painted a version of this a while back, in a small 5x7 mini. I loved it so much I always wanted to take it larger.... so here it is, the View from Munson Mountain, available now @thelloydgallery.
24x30

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