Patricia Holder Art

Impressionistic Original Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas, using Palette Knives.Thick Texture and Rich Colors Of Turquoise, Deep Cobalt Blues, and Light Purples.This painting is named “Escape,” in honor of the COVID 19 Pandemic Social Distancing in 2020.

15” x 30” $500

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I painted this scene from a photograph taken by my friend Steven Epperson.  Thanks, Steve!

Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas,

18” x 24” x 1.5”

Painted with Palette Knives, thick application, heavy texture, rich colors.

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Smoky Mountains Blue Ridge Parkway

One of our favorite spots in Cancun, in the autumn of 2018. Thank you, Kimberly & Neil, for this exotic vacation,…and the best part was spending it with you!

30” x 15” $485

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This fella was painted last time I visited Montana. My son John has been attending school there for the past five years, and I have had opportunities to go out there, and to paint with my favorite studio artist, Kara Tripp, in Bozeman. As John’s time is drawing to an end there, so is my ability to visit this beautiful place. This painting reminds me of all my wonderful memories from there, and of painting with Kara. Thank you, Johnny, for giving me your bed when I would come visit, (this painting’s for you!!!)…And thank you, Kara, for teaching me so much! You set the bar high enough that I will never reach it, but I will never stop trying…

16” x 20”   $600

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This is a third, larger painting of the line of women waiting to enter the medical clinic in Ethiopia, where my son John was stationed for about a year. The clinic was operated by the U.S. Army Reserves Civil Services, in which John served for about 8 years.

Thank you for your service, John,...and thank you for the beautiful photos you brought home and shared with me.

Original Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting

15" x 30".     SOLD

What a perfect place to be “stranded” for a week! Loved Cancun…

20” x 16” 

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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Had a memorable stay at this spot on Emerald Island in July of 2017. The water was perfect, (except for the crab that latched onto my foot, annoyed at my compulsive attempts to find a conch shell with my toes!) I hope to go back there someday...

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

12" x 16" $225

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A Memory from Montana

”In short, there’s simply not... a more congenial spot...for happily-ever-aftering, than here in Camelot.”

(Lyrics by Alan J. Lerner for Camelot Musical 1967)

Original Oil on Canvas 10” x 20”.  $250

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This was painted from a photo taken by my talented photographer-niece Amanda Jones Martin, during her visit to Iceland...a land full of beauty, which most of us have not, nor may ever, experience on our own.

I wanted to capture some of its hidden “gold” for all of us to enjoy.

16” x 12” $250

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A place of beautiful solitude in the mountains of Peru. Painted from a photo taken by my son, John.

Original Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting

16" x 20" 

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Painted from a photo by my son, John, of the simple life in rural Peru.

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

18” x 24” 

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I love the solitude of this lone tree. It is alone, but not lonely.

It is resting, in its After Life. Painted from a photo taken by John Holder. (Thanks, Johnny!)

18" x 24" $600

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A glacial tunnel, leading to the entrance of a volcano in Chile. Painted from a photo taken by John Holder. (Thank you, Johnny, for taking the photo, and also for explaining it to me!)

15" x 30" $550

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Fremont Lookout Trail, Inside Mt. Rainier National Park, WA. Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting. Thick Textures and Rich Colors in Grays, Blues, & Greens. Impressionistic Style. This was painted from a photo taken by my niece, Amanda Jones Martin.

12” x 16

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Paintng

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One of our own beautiful scenic spots, right “in our own back yard,” in the Great Smoky Mountains, TN. I painted this from a photo taken by my friend Kaitlyn Brundage. (Thank you, Kaitlyn!)

12” x 16” 

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This beautiful Arabian belonged to someone I met while in Colorado. She graciously gave me permission to paint him. Thank you, Mary, for your ongoing and kind friendship!

All proceeds for the sale of this panting will go to support Shining Light Equestrian, which is a non-profit organization here in Knoxville that incorporates horses for use in therapy for children (and adults) with special needs. I have been privileged to work with them as a volunteer, and have been richly blessed to be a part of the work they are doing.

24” x 18” 

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This is one of my favorites! It is from a photo taken by my niece (photographer) Amanda Jones Martin. I fell in love with the photo the moment I saw it, and immediately began to paint it. All my friends have voted this #1. I hope you enjoy it! (Thank you Amanda!)

30” x 15” 

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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“A Family Affair,” by Nat & Pat (Natasha Holder, my 12 year old granddaughter, and myself)…our first painting together, and a beautiful symbol of the many miles of ocean between us, and the joy of seeing each other after 4 years of being apart. So grateful we had the pleasure of doing this painting together! Credit to the artist Allison Pearce, from whose original painting we “borrowed.” Thank you Allison for the beautiful inspiration!

40” x 16”

Oil on canvas, Palette Knife Painting (After Allison Pearce)

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This is one of the boats we passed while out on a snorkeling adventure off of Cancun. The water was so still and peaceful.

12” x 24” 

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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Our son Dave, and his daughter Nattie, near Brisbane, Australia, on one of their early morning surf outings.  "Like father, like daughter,".....says it all.  

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

15" x 30"

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A picture of steadfastness, patience, and courage...this Live Oak has weathered centuries of good times and bad, wars and peace, prosperity and poverty...only to keep looking up, and drawing its strength from the sun above, and the earth below.

It is a lesson for me to keep going forward, to not give up, and to not lose hope. “Perseverance” is a trait I would like to cultivate in my life, along with the courage that undergirds it.

Original Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting

36” x 24” 

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I had so much fun painting this scene from Ocean City, MD for my cousins, who have enjoyed many good times through the years at this and the surrounding area. Good memories…Thank you, De & Kay!

18” x 24”

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This scene was done in memory of our dear friends, John & Phyllis Stone, who, at the time of this painting, were in the process of transitioning out of this temporary world, into the eternal, to be forever in the presence of our beloved, living Lord. Now, to see what real life is all about!...

"I'll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places,".... until I come to where you are, and see you "in the now" again. I'll be seeing you,.............

From a photo taken by my friend and surrogate niece, Rebecca deRosset. I am the grateful beneficiary of her wonderful photography. Thank you, Rebecca!

16" x 20"

16 x 20 Original Oil on Canvas

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This Mountain Goat was painted from a photo taken by my neice and her husband in Colorado. He seems so high, next to the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Thank you Hannah & Peter!

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

11" x 14" 

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My son John took the photo for this painting while he was serving in Honduras. Thanks Johnny!

11” x 14”

Original Oil on Canvas

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Painted from a photo my son, John, took in South America.

11” x 14”

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This is a painting of our granddaughter, Nattie, playing in the ocean at Sunshine Coast, Australia. I love how the light was shining all around her...

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

18” x 24”

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Our son, Sam, who lives in Colorado has taken us to the Rocky Mountain National Park numerous times. This is just one of the majestic scenes we have enjoyed.

16" x 20"

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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A painting of Glacier National Park, given to my dear friend Joyce.

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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I fell in love with Montana and with palette knife painting at our son's home in Bozeman. Would love to live there, "Oh give me a home..."

16” x 20”

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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Our son, John, always wanted a pet cheetah when he was young. While he was serving in Ethiopia he had the pleasure of the  company of this cheetah, who lived on the compound with John's Army unit. They enjoyed playing soccer together. 

Original Oil on Canvas (traditional brush painting)

16" x 20"

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This was painted for a nursery that was being decorated in Buffalo, (American Bison) motif. It is one of a pair.

Original Oil on Canvas

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From a friend's photo taken early one morning along the Cade's Cove Loop. Thank you Traci Thornton!

18" x 24"

Original Oil on Canvas,

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This is a hospital, painted from a photograph taken by a friend while she was in Guatemala. Thanks Anna!

15" x 30"

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This is John's amazing Rhodesian Ridgeback, who is part dog, part cat, and part (spoiled!) human. I counseled John to not buy a dog smarter than himself. He didn't listen... turns out John is smarter than I gave him credit for. Needless to say, John ended up with this painting...

16" x 20"

Original Oil on Canvas, traditional brush method.

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The noble Longhorn steer grazes a field in Texas. Inspired by a visit to the cattle yards of Ft. Worth, TX.

15" x 30"

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This pair was painted as a baby gift for the Nursery.

10" x 10" each

Original Oils on Canvases, Palette Knife Paintings

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Painted from a photo taken by friends while on vacation in Florida. Thanks George and Marcia!

11” x 14”

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For Hannah, with all my love....

12x24

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This painting is from a photo taken in the woods behind the cabin where we spent Thanksgiving with two of our sons in 2016. Somewhere in Middle Tennessee, between Fall Creek Falls & Rock Island. It was a nice “day-after-Thanksgiving” stroll.

11" x 14"

Original Oils on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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A good friend took the photo for this painting, on her recent trip to Montana. I couldn't help but be reminded that all creation is waiting for the return of its Creator, when all things "in heaven & earth" will be made right. Thank you Rebecca deRosset for the beautiful photo.

12” x 16”

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

SOLD (Thank you to Margie!)

It seems that no matter how much color and “art” we put into it, we cannot match the natural character and beauty of the Aspen tree. But here is my feeble attempt. This painting is from a photo I took in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy!

24” x 12” 

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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”Fred” was painted from a photo taken by my photographer-friend, Rick Hawkins. It is named “Fred” for the Blue Heron who frequents my son’s back-yard dock off the Chesapeake Bay.

They call him “Fred” because of the squawk he makes when he is flying...allegedly mimicking the word “Fred.”

16” x 12”

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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My husband and I were privileged to spend our summer in Estes Park, CO, the summer of 2018, and this is one of the breathtaking views right outside of our dwelling place. We have been so blessed!

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

24” x 30”

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In a season of great personal anguish, I found the “Deep” that calls to deep.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…. Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you…” (Isaiah 3:2-4)

“I have learned to kiss the wave that strikes me against the Rock of Ages.” (Charles Spurgeon)

16” x 12” 

Original Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting

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One of the beautiful everyday sights we had while living in Estes Park, CO. It was a constant, steady presence, reminding us daily of our Creator’s power, strength, and beauty. I did this for friends for their wedding gift, after having the privilege of serving with them in Estes Park in the summer of 2018.

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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Not that we can improve on this majestic mountain’s natural beauty, but I took the liberty of playing with colors, imagining what it might look like in a whole new world, where Creation is reborn in its brand new long-awaited splendor. Gives me something to look forward to…

24” x 12” $325

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This is a painting I did from a photo by Anna Om, through Shutterfly. It is not for sale, per Shutterfly regulations, but I loved Anna’s photo, and enjoyed painting it.

30” x 15”

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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I came to appreciate these beautiful, happy trees more and more while in Estes Park in 2018. This was painted for a friend who was an encouragement and strength to me during a difficult time.

The original artist for this particular piece is Vicki Conlon…I have taken the liberty to copy her beautiful design. Thank you, Vicki,…and thank you, Kelli, for befriending me this summer. Enjoy your aspens!

Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Painting

24” x 36”

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This is a painting I did for our son, after his Akita died. He was a character,…sweet, gentle, playful, (Large!), and a great big ball of fur. We all loved him, and it was sad to see him go.

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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I painted this for my grandson Cedric, who lives in Australia.  This is his dog "Hammie."  

12" x 12"

Original Oil on Canvas

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I painted this for dear friends, with whom we spent the summer of 2018 in Estes Park, working together for Wildside 4x4 Tours. This sweet, lovable flower-sniffer redefines the term “Pit Bull.” He’s a treasure!

16” x 20”

Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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This sassy little diva belongs to my granddaughter, Natasha, who lives in Australia.

12" x 12"

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This was painted as a surprise for my cousin, who, unfortunately, had to return this impertinent pup to the breeder. “Don't bite the hand that feeds you!”

18" x 24"

Original Oil on Canvas, Palette Knife Painting

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Our niece's loyal companion, whose life gave much joy and comfort.

18" x 24"

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I painted this for my husband, Jim, who enjoyed this beautiful sunrise on San Pedro Island, Belize. His time there served as a much needed R&R, after an intense mission trip to Guatemala. In those early morning hours, he enjoyed the sweetness of quiet, and communion with his God.

12” x 16”

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