Art Exhibition 2nd & 3rd November 2024

The next exhibition is fast approaching. I am back at The Forum in Norwich with Ian Drummond Art. This time I am also excited to say that my Husband Rob Holmes is participating! He is exhibiting his photographs. He has a mix of motorsport and nature. Also a good friend is exhibiting for the first …

Art Exhibition 5-7th July 2024, The Forum

The next exhibition is just around the corner, I am frantically preparing the work for it, this time however it’s a little different. This time, it will be our end-of-course / celebration of achievement exhibition. Art Academy East Level 4 Students are a group of 15 artists, who will be showcasing our projects at the …

image showing woman smiling in front of art in monochrome and a banner saying A trip to the Library with Donna Holmes

A Trip to the Library

I can hardly believe it but today, it’s official – I am a published writer! In an official printed magazine! An art magazine that people buy for their enjoyment! Not only that but I have a 4-page spread with my ACTUAL words on it, in print, in a magazine that people can hold in their …

An image of a bee, painted in watercolour, with a paintbrush and three small bee trinkets to indicate relative size.

Last day of College!

Well, this is it, after 3 years, today will be the very last day of attending Art Academy East Art College for a dedicated learning experience in Art and Design. I have enjoyed my time here, learnt so much and made some great friends. There have been ups and downs, highs and lows, laughter and …