Artist Mike Holland

SONOMA, California (June, 2011) –After multiple showings of his distinctive works at the Charles Creek Winery Tasting Room & Gallery in the past decade, Mike Holland has returned with a new exhibit, his first anywhere since suffering from a debilitating stroke in 2008. Painting now with his left hand, Mike’s post-2008 works, while clearly exhibiting his mastery of color, also display a unique sensibility that goes beyond the physical changes he has experienced since the stroke, seemingly emanating from a different emotional well-spring. Some pre-2008 paintings, not previously included in Mike’s many shows, will be on display, as well.

            The show will run through July 31, 2011.

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A reception for the artist with wine (of course) and cheese will be held Friday, June 24^th  from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the CCV Tasting Room, 483 1^st Street West, on the Plaza, Sonoma. There is no charge to attend.

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A native Californian, Michael Holland has been forging creative representations of his surroundings and experiences for over 30 years.  His paintings, which are prized by collectors worldwide, are an outward manifestation of an inner dialogue composed of dreams, ruminations, memories and real time landscapes.  Michael has worked under grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and California Arts Council.

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    Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon (as well as microscopic quantities of Pinot Grigio, Grenache, Sangiovese and Tempranillo) from great vineyard sources, Charles Creek produces wines that are fruit driven , food friendly and easily paired with the courses of a meal. The winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition wine tasting and sales, the Tasting Room also provides space to show the work of local artists.

The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery, open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., is located at 483 First St. West, on the historic Plaza in downtown Sonoma.  For more information, call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com. 

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