Solace
This collection was inspired by moments that brought me comfort—both the small daily pauses and the bigger life shifts. Painting became a way to step back, reconnect, and create space for ease. I used color and form to express a sense of calm, joy, and lightness. Each piece is a reminder of how art can offer relief and simple pleasure, even in the middle of change.
Original artwork by Katya Kim Holmes
Thriving Indoors. 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Sweet Roots. 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Settled In. 24 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache, ink, and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Ignited. 24 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Burn Traces. 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Heat Wave. 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Tidal. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Birthday Wishes. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2020
Polarity. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Tomales. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Amalgam I. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Amalgam II. 22 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Honey. 30 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Holiday. 30 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Malina Leaves I. 17.5 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Malina Leaves II. 17.5 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Chamomile Web. 30 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021
Wellspring. 30 W x 22 H x 0.1 D in. Gouache and watercolor paint on cold press, archival paper. Year 2021