Paula B. Holtzclaw

     Far horizons and infinite skies are the hallmark of Paula Holtzclaw's art.  Paula is best known for her landscapes celebrating areas still untouched by industrialism.  Her depictions of its beauty, unspoiled by man show her concern that these last wild places may soon vanish.  Her compositions, often large in scale, have a classic and universal appeal. 
     Paula's love of art began at an early age, passed on to her, she believes, by her grandmothers, both of whom were artists.  After time spent raising her twin sons, she returned to her original passion for painting.  In 2002, Paula left her 20+ year medical career to paint full time.  Always a willing and eager student, she remains committed to honing her artistic skills.  "Travel has been an important impetus for my art, always stimulating my desire for plein air painting, and quick studies which provide the opportunity to learn from nature itself, the greatest of all teachers.  I have been fortunate to study under such fine mentors as Rick McClure, Joni Falk, Linda Glover Gooch and Scott Christensen."   
     Paula Holtzclaw's paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the nation.  Her paintings have been displayed in many national juried and museum exhibitions, a few of which are the Salon International 2010 and 2009, The National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society's "Best of America ", American Women Artists National Exhibitions,  Bosque Conservatory, Texas , and  ASMA 's New England and West Coast  Exhibitions.  Paula was a finalist in American Artist Magazine's 2009 Cover Competition as well as a semi-finalist in their 70th Anniversary Competition, 2007. She was chosen by Southwest Art Magazine as one to collect, July 2009.  Paula is a Signature Member of  The American Society of Marine Artists, Signature Member of  The National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and Associate Member of  American Women Artists, Women Artists of the West, and Oil Painters of America.
      Paula resides in Waxhaw, N.C., a small Equestrian community just south of Charlotte, with her husband and  constant companion "Timber", her Golden Retriever.

Artist Statement    
 "My goal is to capture that fleeting moment in time, that causes us to stop and pause from our busy day to appreciate nature and God's beauty around us."

    "The Artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without  work".     Emile Zola