Upcoming Events: Oct. 3rd, New Orleans Art Association Juried
Exhibition - Art for Art's Sake, New Orleans, LA
Heartsong
"Heartsong", 40 x 40 in., pastel (Available)
Join me for the OPENING RECEPTION of NOAA Juried Nat. Exh. at
The Building, 3:30-6:30 pm. (Awards at 5:30 pm), 1427 Oretha Castle
Haley Bldg., New Orleans, LA 70113 Show continues 10-8 to 10/31/26
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LIVE AUCTION - THE GALA
Step into the Future
ST. TAMMANY HEALTH FOUNDATION Event in Support of St. Tammany Cancer
Center
Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 2026
7 PM - Tchefuncte Country Club
Covington, LA
For tickets visit:
TheGalaNorthshore.org
Zebra Peonies
Zebra Peonies, Pastel, 24 x 24 in.
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Koi Cluster-IMPei Museum
"Koi Cluster-IMPei Museum", 24 x 24 in. - Available
Koi-Around and About the I.M.Pei Museum
"Koi-Around and About the I.M.Pei Museum", 22 x 24 in. - Available
(Pastel Feature-PleinAir Magazine-Aug/Sept. 2026)
Recently Exhibited - Just ending August 3, 2026, "Koi Cluster" (left)
was juried into the Degas Pastel Society 21st International Juried
Exh., held at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, which opened
June 30th.
I painted a companion piece (right) and both pastels were inspired by
my visit to the Museum in Suzhou, China this spring.
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Picking Green Tea Leaves-Suzhou China 2026
Picking Green Tea Leaves-Suzhou China March, 2026
Seaside Pagoda (En Plein Air China)
Seaside Pagoda (En Plein Air China)
Acrylic on Panel, 12 x 9 in.
Kevin MacPherson Artists Group - I.M.Pei Museum Bamboo Garden - Suzhou
China
Kevin MacPherson Artists Group - I.M.Pei Museum Bamboo Garden - Suzhou
China
En Plein Air Pastel with Model Suzhou China
En Plein Air Pastel with Model,
Oriental Garden,
Suzhou China
Could I have ever imagined picking green tea leaves in China or
painting a Pagoda along the seaside? Well, I accepted a wonderful
invitation to study along with the renowned Kevin Macpherson and a very
small group of exceptional artists and experience China! We explored
oriental gardens, historical sites, antiquities and collections of the
I.M.Pei Museum, including Koi! Expect to see my new paintings of the
tea village, local fishing boats and waterways,
spring blossoms in the Lao mountain area and a lovely Chinese model in
traditional dress. Some were painted from life while traveling, while
others (some still in progress) are studio works. A Trip of a
Lifetime!!!
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Water Lily Essence
"Water Lily Essence", oil on Italian Linen mounted on Aluminum,
24 x 24 in.,
Available
Abstract Water Lilies - Unentangled
"Abstract Water Lilies - Unentangled", oil on canvas, 36 x 36 in., in
gold floater frame - Available
New Work: Back to the familiar and favorite subject...water lilies!!
Hope you love the new linen panels and textures on my abstracted summer
scenes!
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A Sampling of Paintings that have found Forever Homes!!
I'm so grateful for long time friends, new and repeat collectors who
have visited the Studio for a viewing and selected their favorite
paintings....from my home to yours in Texas, Alabama, Florida and
beyond! Thank you interior designers for your intros, expertise and
arrangements!
Fairview Riverside Park
Fairview Riverside Park, 36 x 30 in.
Pastel, SOLD
Reveillon Iris
Reveillon Iris, 36 x 36 in.
Oil, SOLD
Iris Commission
Iris Commission, 30 x 40 in.
Oil, SOLD
Two Blue Iris
Two Blue Iris, 20 x 20 in.
Oil, SOLD
Step Into Clarity-Waterscape Reflections
Step Into Clarity-Waterscape Reflections
60 x 60 in, Oil on canvas, SOLD
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Thank YOU for your patience, friendships and continued support!
It takes tons of painting time to build my painting inventory for
showing...You'll be the FIRST to hear! For NOW, I'm off to paint in
Belgium and gather more inspiration! My mantra: PAINT TO TRAVEL, TRAVEL
TO PAINT....
Social media posts are the fastest way to stay current. I look forward
to hearing from you and yours anytime!
With love,
Marcia
Instagram: MarciaHolmesArt
Traditional Dress - Artist Greeting - China
Traditional Dress with Artist friends Greetings while in China.
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