Biography

Daniel D. Holt Jr. born in 1974, Washington, District of Colombia, based in United States of America, most recent exhibition The Best of Best Juried Show, A.E. Backus Gallery/Museum. Collected by various private collectors throughout the United States of America and Internationally. The artistic practice follows a rigorous study of the subject matter and exploration of composition through drawing, in various mediums primarily graphite or charcoal.  A color sketch is painted from the initial sketch with revisions to establish color palette, light and dark values, and formalizing the composition. The final painting has a transfer of the drawing applied to the surface, followed by a neutral ground underpainting. The underpainting is the blueprint and essence of the work to be applied in oil in subsequent layers. This is a tradition method of painting applying the fat over lean rule and working with a limited palette.

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Daniel D. Holt Jr.

Born in 1974 in Washington, District of Colombia

Resides in United States of America

Education/Training:

[1985-1990] Protégé of A.E. Backus traditional atelier training.

[1998-2000] Art Education associate’s degree, Indian River State, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

[2014-2016] Health Science bachelor’s degree, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Az.

[2016-2018] Health Administration/Management master’s degree, GCU, Phoenix, Az.

[2023-           ] Juliette Aristides Atelier Classical Realism Seattle, Washington.

Selected solo exhibitions:

[1988] Pelican Yacht Club, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

[2000] St Lucie County Library Almanac Sale, Kilmer Branch, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Selected group exhibitions:

[1989] Master Mentor Art Exhibit for A.E. “Bean” Backus, Miami, Florida.

[2000] Best of The Best Juried Show, A.E. Backus Gallery/Museum, Ft. Pierce, FL.

[2000] Graduating Student Art Show, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

[2024] Midsummer Dreams, Brick City Center for the Arts, Ocala, Florida.

[2024] Best of The Best Juried Show, A.E. Backus Gallery/Museum, Ft. Pierce, Florida.

Selected Collections:

Daniel D. Holt Jr. is collected by various private collectors in United States of America, Great Britian, Germany, and Central America.

Bibliography:

Burns, John D., PhD., Ft. Pierce Almanac. Ft. Pierce FL: St. Lucie County Library, 2000.

Martin County Council for the Arts, A.E.” Bean” Backus: The Backus School, Southeastern Printing Company. Stuart, Florida, 2000.