Prior to COVID, Barbara (Bunny) Holmes and her husband enjoyed traveling between West Chicago, IL and the Cayman Islands inspiring her palette well beyond the Midwest. She's pictured here at a recent meeting of the Wayne Art League where she is a member.
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Name: Barbara (Bunny) Holmes
Towns: West Chicago, IL; and the Cayman Islands, when possible
Medium: Watercolor, Oil Pastel, & Acrylic
Education: Retired; Past careers included registered nurse and school social worker
Favorite Subject Matter: Pet portraits; Still Lifes featuring vintage family items (for which she gladly accepts commissions). She also enjoys creating paintings with a definite “island vibe” inspired by visits to the Cayman Islands.
Artist Statement: “I’m driven by color and shapes along with the textures found in nature. It’s all about looking at the lines.”
Background: “I grew up in Westchester, IL and have been drawing since I was a child. There was nothing much going on in that area at the time, so drawing kept me busy.”
Words of Wisdom for Other Artists: Look at nature more closely and try to see things in a different way. Notice the intricacies. Many times, I hear people say they can’t draw a straight line. You don’t need to! The ability for art, I believe, is within everyone. Either it gets pulled out or it doesn’t.”
Where to Find Her Work:
· Until August 23, 2021 -- “Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow” was voted BEST IN SHOW at the Old Masters exhibit in Wheaton, IL at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front Street.
· Now through October 23, 2021 -- Norris Art Gallery’s current “Vicinity 2021” exhibit at 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL
FISHY BUBBLES; oil pastel
ASPEN WONDERLAND; Watercolor
EAR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW; Acrylic
CALIFORNIA CACTUS GARDEN; Oil pastel on mat board
LEMONADE STAND; Watercolor; pen & ink
SANDCRAB MORNING; Watercolor
