About Holly Aloha Jaynes

"The voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new vistas but in having new eyes."
- Marcel Proust

Artist Statement

Holly Aloha Jaynes Plein Air Painting at Easel
Photo by Herb GoldbergI have been creating art my entire life. It feeds my creative outlook giving me a vehicle to place my images. My art is inspired by healing images, words, patterns, color and light that supports and nurtures me and perhaps gives the viewer peace, wonder and hope. Painting surrounded by Mother Nature’s great masses of color where the constantly changing light is an on going challenge to 'interpret my visual world upon the flat surface.' I continue to strive to see how a particular light affects the world, depending on the light conditions and relationships between the light and the shadow areas and how they come together to create the illusion of the subject. I primarily use a palette knife, building upon layers, allowing for the subtle color changes in large masses, which seems to be a never ending search. My varied art forms balance my painting, from the visual beauty of illusion, to the reality of objects in assemblage, beaded jewelry design and hand-painted clothing and t-shirts. My whimsical designs on furniture contrast to the faux wall and floor art.

Over the years I have found that time is short. Love fiercely, be in touch with loved ones, do community service and live each day to the fullest. Living an art full life is always in the process of becoming; more willing, determined, forgiving and curious for me, to expand my art, creativity and dreams to explore all possibilities.

About the Artist

Reception Guest and Friend, Gloria D. Cameron and the Artist

Holly Aloha Jaynes, Daughter of Aloha Carolyn Jaynes, Granddaughter of Carrie Aloha Fall, Aunt of Julie Aloha Jaynes. We are not Hawaiian. My Great Grandmother named her daughter after a friend who moved to Hawaii in the late 1800’s. Aloha is Hawaiian for hello, goodbye and “In the spirit of love." Her nephew, Steven A. Jaynes, Jr., lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Fortunate to live on Boston’s North Shore in the historic seaside town of Marblehead, a peninsula surrounded by the ocean and harbors, is a painter's paradise. The light here is wonderful for plein air painting and there are endless land and seascapes, architecture, animals and people for subject matter. Making art with people across the lifespan, encourages them to believe that they indeed have imagination and the creativity to also live an art full life.

Education/Inspiration

I Graduated from Vesper-George School of Art and worked as a graphic designer/art director for several years.

I received my BFA from Massachusetts College of Art with a dual major in painting and photography.

Going to Lesley University in Cambridge MA dovetailed perfectly with my interests of spirituality, recovery, healing circles and the arts. I received my Masters in Expressive Therapy, which combines the creative arts with healing and psychotherapy.

I am inspired by people I meet, places I go and nature in all its variety and beauty. I love to paint on Monhegan Island, Maine, an artist’s paradise, a tiny unspoiled island, 12 miles off the coast of Maine. I admire and am inspired by artists Hans Hoffman, Henry Hensche, the Impressionists and many of the early and contemporary photographers, too many to list. Andy Warhol was my hero in the 60’s and Robert Mapplethorpe soon became another. Philosophers, storytellers, people with interesting ideas, new ways of thinking and living life continue to influence me; Shawn McNiff, Clarisa Pinkola Estes, Margot Adler, Betty Friedan, Bill W., Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hann and Judith Black are just a few! They have all given me an AHA! Moment.

Pianist and friend, Neal Hatch, at Holly's reception in the Ballroom, Hooper Mansion, Marblehead Arts Association

Memberships

I am a member of the Marblehead Arts Association, Salem Arts Association & LynnArts, Massachusetts.

Interests

Time with my partner and our animals, gardening and making garden art, walking in the woods, along the ocean, tap dancing, singing with women’s’ group Calla Lily and riding my purple Harley.

Community work locally or New Orleans and mobilizing to help others is an important part off my life. Click here to view my art dedicated to New Orleans.

Some Accomplishments

Best of Show, Marblehead Festival of Arts, MA, plein air oil painting
First Prize and Honorable Mention, Lafayette Rehab Center, Marblehead MA,
photography, “Tribute to Our Elders”
Calendar, photography, Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
Director’s Choice, LynnArts, Lynn MA, three dimensional found object collage
Postcard, Marblehead Arts Association; oil painting of Hooper Mansion, Marblehead Arts Association home, used for brochures, ads and invitations.
Guest Artist, Fine Arts Day, Bell School, Marblehead MA, puppets and found object collage
Art Teacher, LynnArts Spring Art Camp, Lynn MA

For the Future...

November 2009, Solo Exhibit of New Work, Ballroom, Marblehead Arts Association