Private Collection St. Charles, Illinois
Private Collection
Edmonds, Washington
Oil on panel, 9” x 12”
Despite a crushing pandemic, that locked things down and forced us to hide at home from the virus, we still celebrated our happy moments. We brought out our good china, opened a box of cupcakes, stuck a birthday candle in it, and made a wish. We persevered.
Oil on canvas, 10” x 14”
These make a great birthday present!
Private Collection Seattle, WA
“The pink roses remind us of the beautiful impressionist paintings of Manet.”
Private Collection
Debra and Gary Hunt Durham, N.C.
Oil on canvas, 10"x13 1/4"
I love the ocean. In this painting, I have uncorked a glass bottle which represents my memories. With my memories opened, I can remember what it felt like to spend the day at the beach.
"One of my favorite paintings in my art collection is Mah Jong with Lillian by Tula Holmes. As always, Tula paints a story. The cup is from her mother's china. It subtly recalls home and family. To top it off, Tula gave the teacup to me to complete the presentation."
Private Collection
Jan Rogers Seattle, WA
This painting was given to a veteran's family to honor their son who had served in Iraq.
Private Collection
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
“I have a reprint on aluminum of Tula's painting, Be Mine. I love all of the color and depth. She brings things to life.”
Toni Stanford National Government Services Louisville, Kentucky
Private Collection
"I'm a chef by trade, so when my husband gave me Still Life with Apples, I was thrilled. It could be in a museum in Italy...it has that quality to it. So beautifully detailed with the light bringing it to life. I look at it with joy every day"
Private Collection
Linda Kyllo Seattle, WA
This painting was for a friend who had been sick. The roses sit on a bible. The painting is a prayer for health.
Private collection
Renton, WA
This Mah Jong set was given to me by a friend. When we played, we would mix the tiles together, laugh and share our stories. Those afternoons were as beautiful as the roses in the vase.
Private collection
"I commissioned Tula to paint my leather Mah Jong set, but she created much more. This painting sets a beautiful mood that reminds me of playing Mah Jong with friends. I especially love the light on the fruit. I smile when I see this painting and think of afternoons well spent with my close friends."
Alice Chang Redmond, WA
“I love the beauty that Tula expresses through her use of rich colors, her attention to detail, and her unique use of silver-leaf in the composition. This painting brings me great happiness.”
Private Collection
Rose Dennis Camano Island, Washington
Oil on panel, 11” x 14”
Celebrating a special occasion with a large slice of strawberry shortcake that looks good enough to eat!
Private Collection
Private Collection
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Oil and gold leaf on panel, 8" x 10"
What better way to celebrate a birthday than a simple slice of yummy carrot cake? Throw some gold leaf in the background, and the party is complete.
The Caramel Cupcake is a mouth-watering birthday wish for anyone.
Private Collection Bellevue, Washington
"Una gioia per gli occhi e una festa della creatività in cui il gusto per la scrittura incontra l’estro per l’arte e i piaceri del palato! Grazie a Tula, artista dai molti talenti, che con raffinata ironia ci ricorda l’inestricabile legame tra la mente e il corpo.” Simonetta Ferrini Palazzi Florence University of the Arts Florence, Italy
Private Collection Spokane, WA
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a no calorie slice of cake? (...with cream cheese frosting, of course!)
Private Collection Bellevue, Washington
"This piece is sexy, the wine, the lips, but it's also cozy. It's where a fierce woman lives. I read that you should only buy pieces or art that "stir" something in you, and I was definitely stirred by this piece. I was 24 and thought, 'I'm old enough to posses something valuable. I can handle it!'"
Private Collection
Holly Weinberg Sag Harbor, NY
Tula's original art can be made into large posters. Inquire for pricing and details.
Send a large customized birthday poster... so much better than a greeting card! Email for details and pricing.
Beautiful 20" x 30" Tea and Mah Jong Posters are available framed and unframed. Email to inquire about pricing.
Poster- 20" x 30"
Based on an oil on canvas painting- Private Collection, Seattle, WA
Sometimes the most inspiring messages come from the simplest things.