Aaron Holland Fine Art

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing."

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Photo anon.

When Johann Sebastian Bach was asked why he was a musician he answered, "For the love of God and a pleasant occupation".

"Golden Gate" HOLLAND, 2007, photograph

The Barn Star originated within the German farming community, although locally it is referred to as the Belgian Star, or sometimes called a Gable Star.

In this barn, it is visible in the in the uppermost gable window.

Some farmers consider the stars good luck, like a horseshoe hung above a doorway, while others view them simply as decorative. Each barnstar is unique in appearance, and often represents the trademark of the builder who constructed the barn.

"The Belgian Star" oil on linen, 9 x 12"- HOLLAND 2007

The Nina was reported to be Columbus' favorite boat.

This last weekend, an authentic replica sailed into the harbor of my hometown. The captain of the vessel said that it is authentic even down to how she was built. This Nina was built by shipbuilders in Brazil who still practice making boats the same way as the original.

The Nina is currently on a tour of the Western Hemisphere, according to the shiphands. Since its conception 16 years ago, she has already logged over 300,000 miles.

"The Nina"

oil on linen, 8 x 10"

Good Friday is generally believed to be a corruption of the words "God's Friday".

On Maundy Thursday Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples. On Friday he was captured and taken to be tortured. Then He was crucified...