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Building Art Like a Builder

3/29/2019

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Des Moines needs more events like the South of Grand Social

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60" H x 40" W ©2014 Brent Holland

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.  

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To China or Not to China

12/7/2018

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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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Jenny pencil on paper ©2012 Ling Zhang
It's a drawing course series.  A friend, Ling Zhang, brought the opportunity to me.  She's an accomplished drawer and instructor herself.  She'll be joining Iowa State University faculty next fall! 
Guangxi Province China
Guangxi Province, China

BRENT A. HOLLAND
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STUDIO HOLLAND ART
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Want Distinct and Original Art...content?

10/23/2018

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Welcome to Studio Holland Art! Thank you for checking me out. -Brent
Want distinct and original art...content? 
You've found it! This is the place to gain insight into my artistic vision, and you’ll also benefit from the art business content that my wife, Erica, shares.

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Have you ever wondered how some artists seem to be propelled towards success as if a wand was waved over their painting palette - while others just never quite seem to make it?  I have.  I’ve put myself in both extreme camps at one time or another.  In reality, I know I fall in the hard-working class of artistic people who get ahead by creating boundary-pushing art with integrity.  It can be a healthy yet painstaking place to reside, most of the time.  You can learn more about me as an artist today - right here.

​Are you curious how an artist approaches a work of art?  Well, it's different for many of us, but I'll try to share with you as honestly as I can the considerations I give before, during and after I create.  If you can't wait, you can start with Splatter - HOW IT'S MADE.

Whether you're an artist, lawyer, foreman, or restaurateur, chances are you work yourself to death most days.  I DO.  Sometimes I feel like I can't finish the project I want to do because there's a list of things I'm obligated to complete first.

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Percentage of art sales benefit students

11/19/2016

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Updated 7/18/18
​Since my last post about this, I wanted to share an update that my studio was able to donate 2% of sales proceeds in 2016 to benefit The Des Moines Art Center School Tours Fund. #ArtTransforms #IowaSTEAM #desmoinesartcenter #Iowapublicschools #IowaArtistFellow2016

Looking ahead, I will continue to donate at least a percentage of year-end profit from all sales to arts education for K-12 students.  I'd love to learn more about your favorite arts education organization.  Please share your experiences and recommendations with me in the comments.
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I invited my daughter's Girl Scout troop into my studio for a sketching session. My wife caught this moment. #LeanIn

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Artist Statement NEW WORKS EXHIBITION

10/8/2016

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​Brent Holland, Artist
Using representation and abstraction, my paintings and drawings are multilayered meditations upon time, space and my sphere of existence.

Work A) I combine digital drawings, each printed on a separate sheet of clear plastic that when stacked together create a single 2.5-dimensional image. Under the surface, I layer thousands of lines and shapes.  I draw lines by hand to add moments of spontaneity.  All of this translates the complex spatial relationships between people, places and things familiar to me.
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Emerging Patterns ©2016 Brent Holland

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Holland commissioned for album cover, Decade - Drew De Four

5/1/2015

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DECADE (2006 - 2015)
Drew De Four's studio album DECADE released on vinyl August 2015.  The cover art is a portrait of De Four, by Brent Holland. 
Band Members:
Drew De Four
Kin Curran
Sara Curtin
Phredley Brown (Bruno Mars and the Hooligans)
Don Gauck
Adrian Passarelli
Miki Santamaria
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