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Why is the work special?
Holly's portraits of nature bring a serene joy to living spaces, awakening us to its enchanting flora and fauna. Her art invites a sensory exploration, revealing sophisticated layers of personality, spirit, and grace.
Truly unique in style and feeling, Holly's work is fueled by deep relationships with her animal subjects and a lifetime studying masters. The work is an antidote for the busy mind and a graceful lift for the spirit. Viewers recognize their own complex selves mirrored in the creatures, allowing a momentary sense of natural freedom.
Timeless methods like Eastern sumi-é brushwork balanced with Western realism, masterful handling of vibrant, handmade Gansai pigments and archival, sustainable cotton rag paper imbue profound authenticity. Collaborative partnerships with local artisan makers providing handcrafted wood frames elevate the heirloom quality.
Through this steadfast dedication to her craft's highest standards, Holly ensures her collectors can experience the transformative power of connecting with nature's delicate beauty for generations to come.
Will this work in my space?
Holly’s team works with clients to carefully select from her inventory of large original work. We also provide a service to place the pictures you are interested in into an image of your own room. You will see and experience the effect and feeling the work will have in your home with just a few clicks.
Is this a worthy investment?
Committed to archival-quality, handmade materials across mediums, mounts, and framing, Holly's work is crafted to endure for generations, creating investments that evolve into heirlooms as her reputation grows.
The materials ensure a multi-generational investment with qualities that bring energy and life to the work. Arches watercolor paper, made in France with materials using water from their underground well for over 500 years. The watercolors are handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan by a family making paints for over 100 years. Japanese colors are formulated to represent the colors we see in nature. The squirrel hair brushes leave unique organic markings.
With a multi-generational background in artmaking and a pedigree of the most exclusive art schools, Holly’s reputation continues to rise, marked by museum exhibitions at MOCA Jacksonville, with collaborations with Google Quantum AI, in national publications such as Where Women Create, and in permanent art collections such as the Langham Hotels.
Her mastery of the materials and passion for the subject come alive in every painting. The ease and flow that you feel when you see her paintings reveal the love and mastery Holly has for her subjects and her craft. We sense a lifetime of study and practice that has gone into making her art. Viewing her work stops time, uplifts and frees the spirit, and connects us to the diverse natural world that we so easily leave behind in modern times.
About the Work
What paint do you use?
日本画材料 吉祥: 会社案内 _ Kissho Gansai Paint from Kyoto Japan
What paper do you use?
Arches Paper Making paper since 1492 - 100% cotton - made with traditional methods of sizing and moulds - resistent to sratchs, tearing and maintaining its white color. The cylinder mould process combined with the use of a natural raw material – cotton – produces very high quality paper that is as good as the finest handmade papers. Arches uses linters to make its papers. Linters, an invaluable by-product of cotton, are the fine, silky fibres on the seeds (the long fibres from the cotton flower are used to make the textile). The sizing is heavy enough to let you really work with the paper. The water used in the processs is a natural spring ensuring no cantaminates in the water. The white is from the color of the cotton to ensure no yellowing of the paper.
How do you make your prints?
I work with a local photogrpher that specializes in Fine art reproductions. All prints are now made in house to ensure quality and getting as close to the original as possible. Work is printed on Moab Entrada Rag Paper with a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100 printer. All materials are archival materials.
Do you paint from photographs?
I use photos as referece Materials. Spending 20% of my creative time collecting images and watching videoa of birds. When I am outside I watch. I use the Merlin App to help identify and spot birds. This way I understand and get to know their movements and behaviors without the distaction of a phone or through a lens (which distorts natural our natural way of seeing). Photos then become a point of reference to inspire the paintings.
Are your prints archival?
"All prints are now made in house to ensure quality and getting as close to the original as possible. Work is printed on Moab Entrada Rag Paper . This award-winning 100% cotton fine art paper brings your vision to print through superb ink handling and sharpness. Entrada is an archival acid- and lignin-free paper with an expanded color gamut, natural contrast and high ink load. It is compatible with both dye and pigment inks ensuring that when used with archival inks, your prints will last for generations.
We print with a Canon Archival inks are pigment based and are designed to hold their color over exceptionally long periods of time (100+ years under proper conditions). In the world of professional inkjet printers, the ink is determined by the make and model of printer. Each model of printer is designed to use a specific ink formulation. I selected the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100 to be my primary printer. Canon’s LUCIA PRO Ink produces an exceptionally high-quality image and has been archival certified when printed on archive grade media."
General
How can I purchase a painting or print?
You can browse and buy my work right here on my website, in person at my studio in Providence, RI, and in specialty stores and collectives that focus on handmade goods.
When will my order ship?
We ship out on Mondays & Tuesdays every week. All orders are custom made so please allow 1-2 weeks for processing and shipping. Larger work, special requests, custom framing, etc. may require 2-3 weeks to be fulfilled. If your order is time-sensitive, leave a note in the comment box during check out and contact me and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Do you ship internationally?
For all shipping outside of the United States, please contact me directly before ordering. Please provide the items you are interested in and your shipping address so I can estimate the shipping cost and any constraints.
Do you take commissions?
I have limited time for commissions, but I love working with a few clients a year to create images that celebrate their love of and relationship with the natural world. Contact me for more info and let's talk about your vision.
How can I be the first to know when new work is available?
Join my mailing list for sneak peeks at new collections, exclusive prints, special gifts, and happenings at the studio. Follow along with me on Instagram for the latest studio happenings.
Can I custom order a print size?
Prints are available to order on the website in a variety of sizes and dimensions. If you don’t see your preferred size, contact me to request custom-scaled prints in any size up to 30" x 40".
Do you offer Gift Certificates?
Yes! Digital gift certificates are a great gift for the art lover in your life. Shop Gift Cards for more information.
What's your return/exchange policy?
Everything is custom-made to order so all work is final sale. Please contact me directly with any questions or concerns about an order.
How do I best take care of my prints, watercolors, and pastels?
The most important step you can take is to hang them in a location that does not get direct sunlight, to prevent fading the artwork. I use high-quality materials designed to last a lifetime. To keep your pieces in the best condition, I recommend adding a handmade frame to your order.
Can I visit your studio in Pawtucket, RI?
Yes, you can browse and shop all of my original work, prints, greeting cards, and gift cards right in my studio near Providence, RI. Compare sizes and pieces in real life to create your perfect gallery wall or find the right fit for your favorite frame. You’ll get a look behind-the-scenes of my working studio, may catch me live painting, or explore the work of a guest artist. Find up-to-date studio hours and directions on my Studio Page. I’m happy to arrange private studio visits upon request by contacting me.
About Holly
Why birds?
Holly’s fascination with birds started outside her studio window’s mulberry tree. When it fruited, the birds descended on it en masse. Suddenly, she had a front-row seat to their private lives. She instantly picked up on similarities to people, such as greed or clumsiness. Birds are clearly caring parents, pesky siblings, teachers, makers, and mates. They’re so much like us.
Holly’s art captures the animals’ constant motions, revealing hidden wonders of their evolution that we can learn from and enjoy. Their miraculous engineering takes many forms: the mesmerizing maneuvers and enchanting grace of hummingbirds, the contortion of the peregrine falcon (the fastest diver in the world), or the soundless flight of great owls.
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