John Holladay of Vineyard Haven was recently honored by the New England Watercolor Society with inclusion in the 14th Biennial North American Open Show. His painting “Menemsha” was one of 75 works selected from over 500 applicants. Artists from Boston, Brooklyn, and all over the New England states made up the final pool of watercolor paintings. Mr. Holladay is the only Vineyard representative. The show will hang at the Plymouth Art Center through November 8. All of the work can be viewed online at newenglandwatercolorsociety.org.
Mr. Holladay has been teaching painting at Featherstone for the past 12 years. He exhibits his work there, at the Vineyard Artisans Festival, and at the Louisa Gould Gallery in Vineyard Haven. A master of many media — watercolor, acrylics, oil pastels, pen and ink, graphic and computer art — Mr. Holladay has enjoyed great success for his poster art, as well as his paintings. He also teaches graphic design at Falmouth High School.
Featherstone is currently offering watercolor and acrylic classes with Mr. Holladay on Saturdays. Visit featherstoneart.org for more information.