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WBM july 2011
Robert Holst has been
an artist his entire life
and uses his craft as
a form of expression. He has
experience with paint as well
as graphic design. He now
owns a store with his wife,
Mary, in which the entire
Holst family — all artists
— contribute flat art, pottery,
jewelry and furniture.
WBM: How did you find your passion
to paint?
Robert Holst: Well, at an early
age I realized I was a natural artist. At
four years old I was blending crayon
colors. Painting was a constant companion
for me; it was a vehicle to
express myself.
WBM: What was your first job on
Wrightsville Beach?
RH: When I was 16 years old, I collected
seashells from the beach and
painted decorations, such as sailboats.
The owner of the Raw Bar, Christine
Fels, was nice enough to sell them
in her gift shop which funded a lot
of surf trips for me (laughs). I then
worked on the sign for Wrightsville
Beach Realty, which was across
from what is now Wings. I did
work with some restaurants’ logos
and Wrightsville Beach Parks and
Recreation. As an artist, I have to be
versatile.
WBM: What sparked your interest in
graphic design?
RH: I went to art school at Rocky
Mountain College of Art and Design
in Denver and studied fine arts. I did
some freelance work after, which led
me to become the graphics coordinator
for the New York Times Group
(in Atlanta). I had to work with tight
deadlines, which forced me to simplify
and think quickly. Sometimes what
you leave out is more important than
what you put into (a composition). It
came naturally and honed my skills.
The early sign painting helped with my
graphic design, such as simply drawing
a straight line on the computer.