The view across the street
​As a studio artist, Brent gets asked to source his inspiration for the things he creates.  The popular response is that "my visual experience is enough to influence my artwork daily."

​What he has a passion for is the pursuit of intelligently-informed Art that pushes boundaries.  The Art's aesthetic appeal is not necessarily the #1 objective of the artwork, though the ones most dear accomplish that. 

To clarify, consider this.  If you are standing in your living room looking out the window, what do you see? 

The answer might be the house across the street and some trees plus a utility pole.  Brent would add the sight-pathway to those objects which includes the square chair, the window frame, the diamond-shaped grating, and the diagonal rain.  Plus, he'd scoot to the right just to position himself in the perspective of the walkway leading up to the neighbor's house.  

As a studio artist, Brent gets asked to source his inspiration for the things he creates.  The popular response is that "my visual experience is enough to influence my artwork daily."

​What he has a passion for is the pursuit of intelligently-informed Art that pushes boundaries.  The Art's aesthetic appeal is not necessarily the #1 objective of the artwork, though the ones most dear accomplish that. 

To clarify, consider this.  If you are standing in your living room looking out the window, what do you see? 

The answer might be the house across the street and some trees plus a utility pole.  Brent would add the sight-pathway to those objects which includes the square chair, the window frame, the diamond-shaped grating, and the diagonal rain.  Plus, he'd scoot to the right just to position himself in the perspective of the walkway leading up to the neighbor's house.  

Studio Holland Art will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on June 25, 2019 during the biannual Fitch Open House located at 304 15th St., Des Moines, IA 50309.  My studio is on the 3rd floor.

Fitch Studios in the West End of Des Moines has provided a home for countless artists to make and sell their work. My studio has been there since 2005.  The anticipated Bi-Annual Open House welcomes the public to explore the historic landmark, meet creatives and see our latest works of art. This year, the Open House extends into the surrounding streets offering a walkable evening of art, food and discovery throughout the West End Art District. Start at the Fitch to grab a complete program of the evening’s festivities. ​

Stay tuned for another very special announcement involving art & food / community & partnership / friends & conversation!  COMING JUNE 2019

Olson-Larsen Galleries, West Des Moines, IA
December 2019 - January 2020
​Brent A. Holland, Artist

• HOW IT'S MADE studio plants in 2.5D
• BEYOND THE STUDIO: building a thriving art practice and artist ecosystem
• ANNUAL GIVING: making every purchase count for art
• GRAND OPENING of print shop on etsy 
• EVENT RECAP art biz 2.0 
• TO CHINA or not to china
• SOMETHING NEW is coming​

I was on the verge of packing my bags for China.  Guangxi Arts University extended an invitation to me to teach a 10-day intensive drawing course in December.  The only hang-ups were that I had just five weeks to square up the work visa and I had to find a replacement to provide critiques for my students at Iowa State University.  Alas, Erica and I decided there wasn't enough time to maximize the benefits of the opportunity this year, but I'm looking forward to the raincheck in May 2019!  ​

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