Full Artist Bio
Born in China, Q was trained in both China and Japan. Her art has evolved from her immersion in the Eastern traditions and, in turn, from her life in rural Western Massachusetts. Thus, Q’s artistic vision reaches back in time to vistas of misty mountains and rain-freshened lotuses, yet her New England years have infused her with a second nature of maple-lined roads, lichened stone walls and weathered barns. Now, as she continues on her path of Zen and Tao (Taoism), her lines get simpler and her brushwork more expressive.
Q’s paintings have been purchased by New Hampshire Art Institute and several Boston hospitals, among others.
—Media: mineral color, acrylic, rice paper, canvas. The red block prints, square or round, on some paintings are her signatures.
Galleries:
Salmon Falls Art Gallery, Shelburne Falls MA. Hayley Mermelstein LAC, Amherst MA. Sharon Fine Arts, Peterborough NH.
One-Person Exhibits:
Kane Marie Arts Galley (VA).
Sharon Fine Arts Gallery (NH).
Enigma Gallery (with potter); Richter Gallery (VT).
Massachusetts: Canyon Ranch, Lenox; State House, Boston; Hart Gallery (with a potter), Northampton; Elusie Fine Art Gallery, Easthampton; Salmon Falls Art Gallery, Shelburne Falls; Northfield Mount Hermon, Northfield; Thomson Financial Management, Northampton; Art Space of Franklin County, Greenfield; Cooley Dickson Hospital, Northampton; Art Bank, Shelburne Falls; Lathrop Community, Easthampton; Hayley Mermelstein LAC, Amherst.
Teaching:
Smith College—Art Museum, Art Dept., Theater Dept.; Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge MA; University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA
U Mass; Guild Studio School, Northampton MA.
SHY ONE
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price:SOLD
Medium: Acrylic on Linen
Size: 14 in x 11 in
A pine coyly shies from approaching birds on a vivid red background, complimentary colors please the eye.
DANCING POPPIES
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price:SOLD
Medium: Acrylic on Panel
Size: 33 in x 60 in
Bold poppies dancing are a striking sight on this large format painting.
MIDSUMMER EVENING
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on panel
Size: 40 X 40
This image of moon gazing birds is enhanced with peaceful, soothing tones and shapes.
STACKED
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on panel
Size: 7 X 10
Did the bird stack the stack? Or are they simply staring at the stack?
PLANT
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on panel
Size: 7 X 10
Our rotund little bird contemplates new growth!
ROLLING ALONG
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on panel
Size: 7 X 10
Simplistic humor is Q’s strong point!
SPRING 2020
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price:
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 24 in x 36 in
Color is such a key announcement to spring and Q in her simplistic style has made it the feeling you receive when you view this piece.
THE FOUR OF US
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price:
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 24in x 36in
Q has a sweet simplicity to her style that I find very pleasing and calming. Her birds are uplifting especially during our confinement days!
BLUE HERON PARADE
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on rice paper
Size: 54 X 27
A SHOW STOPPER. Profiles of a parade of Blue Herons for your entryway, living room…..any place that you wish to create a smile or pleasant viewing.
BIRD UNDER THE MOON
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 16 X 20
A very unique expression by Q William Holmes. The color is subtle and vibrant. An amazing combination.
THREE FRIENDS
Q William Holmes
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 36 X 24
Simply happy. As birds return to Vermont this spring I doubt that I will see these three! Q has a delightful imagination.
DANCING IN THE RAIN
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price: $
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 48 X 24
Here is a delightfully happy piece to make a better day !
TWO HERONS
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price: $1500
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 26 x 25 (Framed 32 x 32)
BIRD AND SUN 2
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price: $800
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 20 x 14 (Framed 18 x 24)
BIRD & SUN
Q WILLIAM HOLMES
Price: $1700
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 27 x 27 (Framed 32 x 32)