Lavender Farm Painting auction

 "Lavender Farm in June"

10" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas ( Painted on location at a lavender farm)

Click HERE to view the 2 day special auction price!
**This piece is now SOLD and on its wat to a collector in Bahama, NC.**

 This painting is currently up for bid for a limited time 2 day auction on Ebay. The starting bid is only $49, which is a fraction of the original retail price. Have to make room in my small studio for 2013 paintings! Don't miss out! This price is for a limited time!

Some fun with small paintings

These are a few small paintings I had finished in the studio awhile back. Sometimes these small ones let me try out new colors and techniques without the pressure of working on a large expensive canvas. They are affordable as well for originals. My friends and patrons also like to collect them because they take up little space. Back tomorrow with some changes to another painting and some more new work!

 "Morning Reflections"

4" x 4" Acrylic on Cradled Panel

$35 unframed

Purchase at my website HERE or by emailing justin@justinholdren.com

 "Blue Ridge Meadow"

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas (Wired and ready to hang unframed)

$75

Purchase at my website HERE or by emailing justin@justinholdren.com

"Summer Colors"

6" x 6" Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas (Wired and ready to hang unframed)

$75

Purchase at my website HERE or by emailing justin@justinholdren.com

Goodbye 2012

As I think about the past year, I realize how quickly time has flown. 2012 was a good year and I am truly blessed. In this down economy, my family is still surviving, even thriving a bit. Our second daughter was born in July and she has truly been our joy this year, along with her 5 year old sister.
All the activity and a busy work schedule means that I didn't get as far with my painting as I wanted to this year, but that's ok. I took a step back a bit and really enjoyed the time with my wife and 2 daughters.

 I am still working full time and doing many commissions, so much of my work was contracted work this year and much study work, instead of work that was sent to galleries or put on my website. I painted more studies this year to really grow and improve my work instead of producing a lot for sale. That is a luxury I still have because I haven't left my day job.

 My goal this new year is to paint even more and finish 2 or 3 large projects that will be good for my art career. I also want to continue to push myself in new directions as a painter to really grow and improve with each new work.
Hope everyone has a happy new year!