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Paula Holtzclaw
Far horizons and infinite skies are the hallmark of Paula Holtzclaw’s art. Paula is best known for her landscapes celebrating areas still untouched by industrialism. Her depictions of its beauty, unspoiled by man show her concern that these last wild places may soon vanish. Her compositions, often large in scale, have a classic and universal appeal.
Paula’s love of art began at an early age, passed on to her, she believes, by her grandmothers, both of whom were artists. After time spent raising her twin sons, she returned to her original passion for painting. In 2002, Paula left her 20+ year medial career to paint fulltime. Always a willing and eager student, she remains committed to honing her artistic skills. “Travel has been an important impetus for my art, always stimulating my desire for plein air painting, and quick studies which provide the opportunity to learn from nature itself, the greatest of all teachers. I have been fortunate to study under such fine mentors as Rick McClure, Joni Falk, Linda Glover Gooch and Scott Christensen.”
Paula’s paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the country. Her works are included in many Museum Exhibitions, from Coos Art Museum, Oregon to the prestigious Mystic Maritime Gallery at the Mystic Maritime Museum, CT. Noteworthy juried exhibitions include The Salon International 2010 and 2009, the national Oil and Acrylic Painters Society’s “Best of America!” American Women Artists, WAOW and ASMA exhibitions. Paula was a finalist in the American Artists Magazine’s 2010 and 2009 Cover Competition as well as a semi-finalist in their 70th Anniversary Competition, 2007. She was chosen by Southwest Art Magazine as one to collect, July 2009. Paula is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists, and Signature Member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Associate Member of American Women Artists, Women Artists of the West and Oil Painters of America.
“My goal is to capture that fleeting moment in time that causes us to pause from our busy day, to appreciate nature and God’s beauty that surrounds us.”
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Fountainside
Art Gallery located near Wrightsville Beach in historic
Wilmington North Carolina brings the finest in local,
regional and national art to the Southeast. The light
filled interior of Fountainside showcases original oil
paintings, water colors, acrylics, pastel on paper and
bronze sculptures. Elegant, yet comfortable, the gallery
welcomes visitors to spend an hour or afternoon surrounded by some of
the very best art available on the Southeast coast.
