We were lucky to catch up with Brea Holmes recently and have shared our conversation below.
Brea, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I found my purpose through painting when I realized it was more than creating something beautiful — it was healing. My art became a reflection of my journey: the process of letting go, rediscovering faith, and giving voice to the parts of me I once kept silent. Each piece carries testimony — moments of surrender, resilience, and transformation. Through color and form, I found clarity, peace, and purpose. Painting became my way of showing what I’ve survived and who I’m becoming.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m a painter who creates from a place of emotion, faith, and reflection. Painting became a way for me to process life — to heal, to release, and to connect with something bigger than myself. Each piece is a testimony of what I’ve walked through and what I’ve learned along the way.
What excites me most about my art is how personal it feels, yet how it still connects with others. People see parts of their own stories in the colors, textures, and emotions I paint. It’s a reminder that we’re all transforming, all growing, and all finding beauty in the process.
Right now, I’m especially excited about my first art show, The Arrival. It represents a new chapter — stepping into purpose and sharing my journey through every brushstroke.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, I’d say the three things that really shaped my journey are faith, honesty, and patience.
Faith kept me grounded — it reminded me that even when I didn’t know what was next, I was exactly where I needed to be. Painting became a way for me to trust that process and stay connected to something bigger than myself.
Honesty changed how I create. Once I stopped trying to make things “perfect” and started painting what I truly felt, everything shifted. My art started to feel real — and people could feel that too.
And patience — that one’s huge. It takes time to grow, to find your style, to figure out what you want to say. You have to let yourself make mistakes and keep showing up anyway.
For anyone just starting out, my advice would be: create from your heart, don’t compare yourself to others, and give yourself the space to evolve. Your voice will come — just keep painting.
What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?
My biggest area of growth this past year has been trusting my voice as an artist. I used to second-guess my work — wondering if it was “good enough” or if people would understand it. But over time, I learned to create without overthinking, to paint what I feel instead of what I think people want to see.
I’ve also grown a lot in confidence and vulnerability. I started sharing pieces that came from really personal places, and instead of fear, I found connection — people related to them. That reminded me that art isn’t about perfection, it’s about honesty.
This year has really been about stepping into who I am creatively and spiritually — and trusting that my art has purpose, just as it is.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lotuspetal.art
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuspetalart/
Image Credits
1. Renewal (14×16 Acrylic)
2. Sisterhood (14×16 Acrylic)
3. Living Water (8 x 11 Acrylic)
4. Anointed (8×11 Acrylic)
5. To you…it does get better (8×11 Acrylic)
6. Rebirth (8 x 11 Acrylic)
7. A Moment (14 x 16 Acrylic)
8. The Arrival (14 x 16 Acrylic)
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