John Holub Art

"Night Rain At Portland Head Light"

2011-12-12T11:35:00.000-08:00

"Night Rain At Portland Head Light"
This scene captures a heavy surf crashing against tidal rocks as the oldest and most famous lighthouse in the country shines it's warning light into the Atlantic. I made the sketches and took photographs one October afternoon between rain squalls. Second in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500.
Image size: 17 1/4" x 24 3/4"

September Color, Bridgewater, Maine

2011-10-31T05:28:00.000-07:00

"September Color, Bridgewater, Maine"
Oil painting
Image size: 10" x 12"
Frame size 14" x 16"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-09-20T17:55:00.001-07:00

"Yesterday's Shadows"
Oil painting
Image size: 12" x 10", frame size 17 1/2" x 15 1/2"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-08-03T18:50:00.001-07:00

"Union Station, Portland, Maine, Remembered" circa 1936
A glowing night scene with businessmen arriving after a long day's work and shoppers returning from Boston. All are greeted to fresh falling snow at Portland's Union Station. Portlanders still fondly remember this landmark which was dismantled in 1963. Some research went into this scene. I used a 1920's Reo for the bus, an early 1930's Ford for the smaller taxi and I turned my Grandmother's 1936 Pontiac into the far left taxi. First in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500.
Image size: 16 3/4" x 24 5/8"

2011-07-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

"Garden Peonies"
Oil painting
Image size:
30" x 24"
Frame size:
36" x 30"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-07-11T07:56:00.001-07:00

"Down East Village"
This painting came from a number of sketches and studies I made of numerous island harbors along the coast of Maine. It is a gathering from many sketches to make my ideal island village. Enjoy.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 19 3/8" x 14 1/2"

2011-06-20T07:56:00.001-07:00

"Coastal Garden"
As I travelled near the Portland Yacht Club, I found fields of lupine in full bloom. There, near the edge of one of the fields, a grouping of white Adirondack chairs were placed overlooking Casco Bay. A scene waiting to be painted, and I did.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 10 3/8" x 14 1/2"

2011-06-06T04:47:00.001-07:00

"Flower Market at Monument Square"
This is one of the longest, continuous open air markets in New England. Originally a farmers market for the most part, now flowers are the main attraction that bring shoppers and those who just come to enjoy the display. Wednesday is the day to see the market. The studies and sketches I made were accomplished from across busy Congress Street so I could include the original buildings seen behind the market. Don't forget to bring popcorn or peanuts for the pigeons. Fourth in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 17 1/4" x 24 3/4"

2011-05-23T06:27:00.000-07:00

"Still Waters"
Dawn is a favorite time of day for me. All seems still, not a breeze as the sun crests the horizon. One could almost walk on water at this still moment. But wear a bathing suit before you attempt it.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500.
Image size: 11 3/4" x 29 1/8"

2011-05-10T05:57:00.001-07:00

"Caribbean House, Tortola, BVI"
oil painting
Image size: 8" x 10"
Frame size 11 3/4" x 14"

Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-04-28T05:26:00.001-07:00

"Dawn's Symphony"
This scene was inspired by the view I see from my home on Lake Annabessacook. It's early morning and as the sun filters through the trees, a pair of Canada Geese glide into the shadows. I paint a number of watercolor and oils from my deck overlooking the water. Some will be made into print form.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 575.
Image size: 14 1/4" x 21 3/8"

2011-04-11T06:44:00.001-07:00

"Reflections"
Watercolor painting
Image size: 20 3/8" x 14 3/4"
Frame size 30 1/2" x 24 1/2"

Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-03-28T17:02:00.001-07:00

"Winter's Glow" watercolor painting
Image size: 22 1/2" x 16 1/2", frame size 31 3/4" x 25 3/4"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2011-03-14T05:52:00.001-07:00

"Winter Birch"
This stand of white birch is between fields where a trickle of a brook runs through. It's on a few acres I have in Northern Maine. The land was a working farm at one time but with disuse, brush and soft wood saplings are creeping along field edges. This little spot has always been a favorite of mine and so perhaps others might also see the beauty of this place.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 15" x 18 3/4"

2011-02-28T17:09:00.001-08:00

2011-02-15T17:58:00.000-08:00

"Evening Chores" circa 1950
These barns are part of a long past dairy farm. It's on a road which loops off Route 2 and then back again a few miles along. It's almost as though when travelling this road, one returns to a simpler time when gasoline was 19 cents a gallon and coffee was 5 cents for a cup. I once had the 1950 Chevy pick-up that's in this picture. My daughter named it Reddy Jughead.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 350.
Image size: 15 1/4" x 22 1/2"

2011-01-31T06:15:00.000-08:00

"Emily, 1909"
Emily's photograph was with a number of photos given to me for a commission of a cottage. After I had painted the commission, I was so intrigued by the photograph, I had to paint "Emily, 1909".
Signed original oil.
Image size: 23 1/2" x 19 1/2", unframed $2,400, framed $2,700.

2011-01-18T06:54:00.001-08:00

2011-01-03T05:53:00.001-08:00

"Winter Fields"
I was traveling along winding country roads one late winter's afternoon. As the sun was setting off to the right, these barns caught the last rays of the sun. I was able to quickly work up a good sketch with color notes there and bring "Winter Fields" to life later in the studio. The ending to a great day of painting.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 350.

2010-12-20T06:20:00.001-08:00

"Chickadee and Appleblossoms"
These chickadees are frequent visitors to my bird feeders. The apple blossom studies and sketches are from a local orchard. I then brought all the elements together to create this decorative scene.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750
Image size: 14 1/2" x 10 1/2"

2010-12-06T05:03:00.000-08:00

2010-11-24T07:26:00.000-08:00

2010-11-08T07:26:00.000-08:00

"Winter Blue Jays"
I made the studies for this scene from sketches of the resident jays near my feeder. The red highbush cranberries turn a bright red by mid-winter and attract many birds. By late winter when the berries are more tender due to the many thawings and freezing, the birds find a colorful meal waiting to be readily eaten.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 221.

2010-10-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

"Casting to Rising Trout" watercolor painting
Image size: 10 1/2" x 21 1/2", frame size 17 5/8" x 28 1/2"

2010-10-12T05:19:00.001-07:00

"Maine Victorian"
Gouache by John Holub
7 3/4" x 9 3/4"
Unframed $325.00
Framed $350.00
Total overall size 15 3/4" x 17 3/4"

2010-09-28T07:19:00.001-07:00

"Sailing Casco Bay"
The day is sunny with fast moving clouds. Sailors enjoy Maine's "High Summer" with the Portland Head Light as a back drop. I see many boats from Maine and New England sailing the warm waters of the Caribbean during the fall and winter months. Sixth in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 14 1/2" x 19 7/8"

2010-09-14T05:11:00.000-07:00

"Sail at Dawn"
We had anchored the evening before in a small cove on Vinalhaven Island. At dawn the next morning, as the sun touched the horizon, a gaff rigged cutter ghosts out on a slight breeze. A few years ago we, a group of artists and photographers, sailed along coastal Maine spending a good week gathering material for future paintings for the artists and photos for the photographers. I have gotten enough material from that week to paint for a lifetime. A number of those scenes are here in this collection.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 8 7/8" x 16 3/8"

2010-08-30T05:23:00.001-07:00

"Reflections" watercolor painting
Image size: 20 3/8" x 14 3/4", frame size 30 1/2" x 24 1/2"

2010-08-16T18:39:00.000-07:00

2010-08-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

"Flower Market" (detail)
This detail of the larger scene shows a toddler reaching for a bouquet of vibrant color, a couple deciding what arrangement to place in their home, a businessman walking past a woman carrying an umbrella, she's ready for any weather.
Fifth in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 10 3/8" x 14 1/2"

2010-07-21T19:41:00.001-07:00

"Climbing Roses, Monheagan Island, Maine"
oil painting
Image size: 8" x 10"
Frame size 11 1/2" x 13 1/2"

2010-07-09T17:38:00.000-07:00

"Winter's Glow"

2010-06-30T17:18:00.001-07:00

"Winter's Glow" watercolor painting
Image size: 22 1/2" x 16 1/2"
Frame size 31 3/4" x 25 3/4"

2010-06-07T11:06:00.001-07:00

"Bougainvillea Red, St. John" oil painting
Image size: 12" x 16"
Frame size 17" x 21"

2010-05-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

"Maine Victorian"
Gouache
7 3/4" x 9 3/4"

2010-05-11T07:39:00.001-07:00

"Sheltered Cove"
I have seen many scenes such as this in the Carribbean as well as here in Maine, in this scene, on North Haven Island. The day is full of sun, wind and spray. Now, as the scene captures, for a quiet anchor to the end of the day.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 8 7/8" x 16 3/8"

2010-04-28T07:25:00.000-07:00

"Reflections" watercolor painting
Image size: 20 3/8" x 14 3/4"
Frame size 30 1/2" x 24 1/2"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2010-04-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

"Garden Peonies" oil painting
Image size: 30" x 24", frame size 36" x 30"

2010-03-25T15:51:00.000-07:00

"Bougainvillea Red, St. John" oil painting
Image size:
12" x 16"
Frame size:
17" x 21"
Original paintings will be sold framed or unframed, at the buyers' choice. Unframed original paintings can be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube. Seller will pay first $50 of shipping to all countries outside the US and US Virgin Islands. Seller will pay all shipping costs within the US and US Virgin Islands.

2010-03-04T10:11:00.000-08:00

2010-02-17T17:20:00.001-08:00

2010-02-03T09:34:00.000-08:00

"Winter Light"
The gentleman who lived here is gone now and so is his home. This print is all that remains. The farm was located on Route 1, near Jewel Crossing in Monticello, Maine.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 9 1/2" x 17 1/2"

2010-01-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

"Winter Walk"

It was a late winter afternoon in Portland, I was finishing a sketch of the steps leading down from Monument Square leading in the direction of the Old Port. The monument and clock are in the background. Street lights had just come to life when an elegantly dressed woman descended the stairs. Perfect timing. Seventh in the Portland Series.

Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.

Image size: 9 3/8" x 7 1/2"

2009-12-21T10:28:00.000-08:00

"Winter Blue Jays"

I made the studies for this scene from sketches of the resident jays near my feeder. The red highbush cranberries turn a bright red by mid-winter and attract many birds. By late winter when the berries are more tender due to the many thawings and freezing, the birds find a colorful meal waiting to be readily eaten.

Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 221.

Image size: 13 1/2" x 10 1/2"

2009-12-11T18:43:00.000-08:00

"Reflections" watercolor painting

Image size: 20 3/8" x 14 3/4"

Frame size 30 1/2" x 24 1/2"

2009-11-18T10:06:00.000-08:00

"Yesterday's Shadows"

oil painting

Image size:

12" x 10"

Frame size:

17 1/2" x 15 1/2"

2009-11-04T18:19:00.000-08:00

"Emily, 1909"

Emily's photograph was with a number of photos given to me for a commission of a cottage. After I had painted the commission, I was so intrigued by the photograph, I had to paint "Emily, 1909". Signed original oil. Image size: 23 1/2" x 19 1/2", unframed $2,400, framed $2,700.

2009-10-15T10:26:00.000-07:00

"Casting to Rising Trout"

Watercolor painting

Image size: 10 1/2" x 21 1/2"

Frame size 17 5/8" x 28 1/2"

2009-10-01T09:57:00.000-07:00

"September Color, Bridgewater, Maine"
Original oil painting
Image size: 10" x 12", frame size 14" x 16"

2009-09-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

"Dawn's Symphony"

This scene was inspired by the view I see from my home on Lake Annabessacook. It's early morning and as the sun filters through the trees, a pair of Canada Geese glide into the shadows. I paint a number of watercolor and oils from my deck overlooking the water. Some will be made into print form.Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 575. Image size: 14 1/4" x 21 3/8"

2009-09-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

"Skating at Deering Oaks" circa 1940

New falling snow welcomes skaters as they enjoy the magic of skating "at the Oaks". A winter's evening of fun topped off with a cup of hot chocolate. Summer or winter, the Oaks continue to be enjoyed. Third in the Portland Series.Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500. Image size: 14 3/4" x 21 1/2"

2009-09-04T19:06:00.000-07:00

"Coastal Garden"

As I travelled near the Portland Yacht Club, I found fields of lupine in full bloom. There, near the edge of one of the fields, a grouping of white Adirondack chairs were placed overlooking Casco Bay. A scene waiting to be painted, and I did.Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750. Image size: 10 3/8" x 14 1/2"

2009-08-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

"Union Station, Portland, Maine circa 1936"

A glowing night scene with businessmen arriving after a long day's work and shoppers returning from Boston. All are greeted to fresh falling snow at Portland's Union Station. Portlanders still fondly remember this landmark which was dismantled in 1963. Some research went into this scene. I used a 1920's Reo for the bus, an early 1930's Ford for the smaller taxi and I turned my Grandmother's 1936 Pontiac into the far left taxi. First in the Portland Series.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500. Image size: 16 3/4" x 24 5/8"

2009-08-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

"Night Rain At Portland Head Light"

This scene captures a heavy surf crashing against tidal rocks as the oldest and most famous lighthouse in the country shines it's warning light into the Atlantic. I made the sketches and took photographs one October afternoon between rain squalls. Second in the Portland Series. Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 500. Image size: 17 1/4" x 24 3/4"

2009-07-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

"Winter Birch"

This stand of white birch is between fields where a trickle of a brook runs through. It's on a few acres I have in Northern Maine. The land was a working farm at one time but with disuse, brush and soft wood saplings are creeping along field edges. This little spot has always been a favorite of mine and so perhaps others might also see the beauty of this place.
Signed, numbered, limited edition print of 750.
Image size: 15" x 18 3/4"