Welcome to Holland Studios

THE 2008 KINGS MOUNTAIN ART FAIR CELEBRATES ITS 45th

ANNIVERSARY ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND

I chose this motif for a very important reason. I have been hiking and riding my horses along this creek for more than 45 years. The sound of the clear running water, and the smell of the wet earth, the light on the ferns and the trees have always been dear to my heart. It is a joy and a promise that we all can share, one that becomes more precious every year.

I would be happy to see you and to sign your poster for you.

I am proud and honored to be a part of the history of this unique mountain community. A history that is now written in " Arcadia Publishing's newly-released book, " KINGS MOUNTAIN", written by Stacy Trevenon.

As you may know, the Kings Mountain Art Fair is a benefit for our fire brigade, our community center, and other local needs, including our small public school. It is also highy rated as having the finest selection of juried artists, who come from near and far. We are proud that our Art Fair is run entirely by volunteers. This is the spirit that makes these three days out in the redwoods a special event for artists, neighbors, and fairgoers alike. The local folk art section is where you will find me, along with my very talented and interesting neighbors.

To see my new art work, click on " recent and available paintings " and " prints ", which include the images that thus far have been printed as limited-edition gicleés on canvas.

For more information about the fair, go to www.kingsmountainartfair.org

For a story about the history of the Art Fair, check out Stacy Trevenon's article which was published in the Half Moon Bay Review.

http://www.hmbreview.com/articles/2005/08/31/

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We just celebrated eleven years of creative collaboration between Rebecca Holland Studio and Steve Michelson Productions here at Lobitos Creek Ranch. Fine art, video, and interactive media is our box of tools with which we work on our many and varied projects. Our work looks at the landscape around us and to environmental issues beyond; we celebrate the beauty and we explore answers to the problems of our small planet. In a tranquil and quiet setting, the studios are always busy - working with interesting and inspired filmmakers who come here from all over the world.

The beautiful Sweetwater Bungalow tent studio I built has been good for my paintings. The horses are right outside my window and I have a view of the hills. Check out my view in my paintings of, "Bonnie's Windmill" and "Lobitos Sunrise". In addition to making movies and painting, Steve and I have fun with our friends kayaking and rafting, horseback riding, camping, skiing, visiting friends and family and traveling. Most of our travels take us to film festivals to represent our films and to meet with other film makers.

I'm doing a lot of different kinds of things, but for me it all feels very connected. My life is all about being challenged by new adventures and being alive and well and loving and celebrating our natural world.

MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH...