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by Hazel Holland
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I painted this watercolor many years ago when I was confined to a TB hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan for two months. Apparently I got a fungus in my... more
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I painted this watercolor many years ago when I was confined to a TB hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan for two months. Apparently I got a fungus in my lungs that looked like TB, but thankfully wasn't. In order to lift my spirits and forget about the fact that I was wearing a mask over my nose and mouth 24/7, I escaped into the wonderful world of art where I was free to roam the woodland and joyfully take in the wonders of God's creation.
Now as I look back to that dark time in my life I am amazed that I painted a watercolor that reflects such lightness and joy. The Fall colors remind me of how much I miss the four seasons out here in California, and how I'm looking forward to enjoying them again when I move next Spring.♥
* Top Finisher in "Beautiful Birds" contest 11/30/15
* Top Finisher in "Beauty in Art Members Only - Duck Duck Goose" contest 5/5/16
* Top Finisher in "Color Me - Peach and Aqua" contest 9/11/16
* Won 3rd place tie in "Duck Races" contest...
I grew up in the United Kingdom, and immigrated to the USA when I was 19. After attending several different colleges over a number of years, I finally received my BA degree and began teaching children with special needs. However before I got my teaching degree I was a substitute teacher, and got hired to teach art classes in an elementary school in Southern California. The goal of this pilot program was to determine what kind of impact creative expression might have on the academic lives of elementary school students. For six months I taught children how to enhance their drawing and painting skills by providing a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment. My goal was to empower these children through their creativity, and in turn...
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AnnaJo Vahle
It is amazing to think that you were going through such a difficult time as you created this work of beauty, Hazel. Love the world that you portrayed. Glad that you are doing better. f/l
Hazel Holland replied:
AnnaJo, thank you so much for your kind words and support!
Mohammad Hayssam Kattaa
Beautiful artwork, Hazel! L/F
Hazel Holland replied:
Mohammad, thank you so much for your kind words and support!
Amy E Fraser
This is a beautiful painting Hazel. Love the colors. Great Ducks!
Hazel Holland replied:
Amy, thank you so much for your kind words!
Sarah Batalka
Congrats on your 3rd place win in the Ducks contest, Hazel! I voted for you! Love this wonderful fall scene and your use of color. L/F/v
Hazel Holland replied:
Sarah, thank you so much!
Hazel Holland
Mariola Bitner, thanks so very much for featuring my artwork in the group "500 Views - 1 Image a Day". I really appreciate your support!
Henryk Gorecki
Beautiful birds in fall colors,excellent painting and beautiful description,Hazel!-L,F,v
Hazel Holland replied:
Henryk, thank you so much!
Stuart Harrison
Congratulations Hazel on your 3rd [place win.......your painting is magnificent
Hazel Holland replied:
Stuart, thank you so much!
Celeste Drewien
Congratulations on your third place win in NM Paintings group contest on ducks.
Hazel Holland replied:
Celeste, thank you so much!
Sarah Batalka
Congrats on your 3rd place tie in the Duck Races contest!
Hazel Holland replied:
Sarah, thank you so much!
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Love this fantastic work too!!L/F
Hazel Holland replied:
Anand, thank you so much!
Hazel Holland
Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt, thank you so much for featuring "Woodland Wonders" in the group "Beauty in Art". Your support is truly appreciated!
Beverly Guilliams
Fantastic Painting Hazel.........got to be a favorite......v./f./tweet
Hazel Holland replied:
Beverly, thank you so much!
Jilian Cramb - AMothersFineArt
Congratulations your work is featured on the homepage of the Pixels/FAA Group Beauty in Art! 9/14/16 - Please share your Feature in our Feature's Discussion thread!
Henryk Gorecki
Fantastic scene,beautiful peach and aqua color!Excellent color,Hazel!-L,F,v
Hazel Holland replied:
Henryk, thank you so much!
Hazel Holland
Robyn King, thank you so much for featuring "Woodland Wonders" in the "World We See Group". Your support is truly appreciated!
Wayne Hardee
Hazel, great coloring used here in your pond wildlife painting! Glad to have seen it as a feature in The World We See Group.
Hazel Holland replied:
Wayne, thank you so much!
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Hazel Holland
Gerald Bienvenu, thank you so much for featuring "Woodland Wonders" in the group "The Wizards of Watercolor". Your support is truly appreciated!
Mark Ashkenazi
Very beautify works , v f l
Hazel Holland replied:
Mark, thank you for your support!
Oksana Semenchenko
Very beautiful. f/v
Hazel Holland replied:
Oksana, thank you for your support!
Kimberlee Baxter
Love this bright and uplifting scene of ducks in flight and swimming in a mystical woodland! Wow, what a blessing that int the midst of adversity, you were able to turn to art as therapy! The results are beautiful! Fave! L/F/FB!
Hazel Holland replied:
Kimberlee, thank you so much for your encouraging comments and support!
Maria Hunt
Beautiful work... F/ and voted.
Hazel Holland replied:
Maria, thanks so much for your lovely comment and support! Blessings...
Hazel Holland
John Malone Fine Arts, thanks so much for featuring "Woodland Wonders" in the group "Painting the Old Way". Your support is truly appreciated!
John Malone
Congratulations on this marvellous painting being FEATURED in “PAINTING THE OLD WAY” , L/F….group administrator, John Malone (You may also want to participate in our discussion thread, I would appreciate that)
Hazel Holland
This watercolor painting came in 3rd place in the "Reflections" contest. :-)