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"Bella" Lighting, Lights It Up!!!

9/9/2019

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​From sketch to fabrication....

there are many pauses,
breaths and alterations from
​beginning to end.

The key ingredient? 
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...lots and lots of trust along the
​creative journey.




A little round and round in the studio.....
​followed by gravity sculpting to open the spiral
(I have a great dance partner)
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49 pieces of glass suspend from the cascading spiral
with glass beads and a crystal prism

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Relief mounted from the ceiling, the LED Lighting creates a soft glow around the diameter of the sun's rays. "Bella" measures  5' in diameter and 30" in length from ceiling to prism. 
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"Bella"
​May there always be light to guide the way. 
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"Branching Out With Color"

8/13/2018

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Garden inspired...

this commissioned sculpture
​creates a bold statement for the entire
​family to enjoy in their backyard living space...

and the jacuzzi tub.





A large 10 foot branch, heat sculpted to include fiddle spirals and florals of sculpted glass....hand colorized and powder coated for protection.
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From virtual to actual....
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Three forged buds make for functional towel holders.
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" It's stunning!!!
I am in Love!!! "
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Caution: Commissioned art has been associated with increased amounts of happiness and well-being. Clients may also experience increased enjoyment, swooning and visual captivation.


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"In Honor of Metro Fire"....

4/30/2018

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Sacramento Metropolitan
​Fire District Headquarters


has a beautiful location at Mather...


and a lobby that just received a signature
welcoming sculpture.
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My proposed design combines a Maltese cross, tools of the trade, wrapped by the core values of Sac Metro Fire. Because diamond plate isn't just for fire engines and tool boxes...a mirrored reflection enhanced with LED lighting brings this piece to life.
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Hand polished and hand painted pigment dye with clear powder coating creates the surface finish.
Retired axes from two different stations anchors the sculpture.
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Thank you to Sac Metro Fire and firefighters everywhere that provide such an amazing service to our communities.

Thank you Brenda and Deputy Chief Shannon for your trust along the journey.


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Taking Flight....

3/6/2018

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You never know when your life
will come full circle…



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​when a connection from the past
becomes today’s opportunity
to expand and soar.

Teaming with Toni & Damian Bautista (Bautista Real Estate Group)
​whose art interest for their new Grass Valley office reconnected us...a beautiful space to showcase commissioned and available artworks.

With a front row location on W Main St. (Alpha Building in Grass Valley CA),
Bautista has prime visibility, ample natural lighting and a gorgeous backdrop
​of historic stone from mining operations in the 1800's.
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​Designs were inspired by local scenery coupled with a strong business platform. Metal affirmations wrap their space with core values that are at the heart of this powerhouse couple...
​Integrity, Passionate, Commitment and Authenticity. 
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Bautista's mountain logo suspends on a background of historic rock scape.




​Two-sided commissioned waterfall sculpture welcomes visitors and adds tranquility to their interiors.
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​Lastly, a comfy sitting area with front row seating on Main Street provides a   
showcasing of rotational artworks that are Available for Purchase.

​First in the series,

"Full Circle"
42” diameter, sculpted steel branch
and dancing fused glass butterflies with clear powder coating.

In recognition of these full circle moments when life bridges back on itself
and opportunities take flight.

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​Bautista Real Estate Group,
located at 204 W Main St #101, Grass Valley, CA 

Stop by and say hello to Toni and Damian…





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A River Runs thru it....

1/11/2018

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Best part of the Open Studio Tour 2017....

Meeting artists and art lovers
from the community...

and meeting an amazing couple
​that was willing to think outside the box
and dream big!!

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When these two artworks spoke to them at the studio tour, I suggested we schedule a time to bring them to their home and discuss placement options.  
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Their entry room made the perfect location to showcase both pieces but we agreed we needed a larger statement to bring them together. When given the opportunity to think out loud and bring back my suggestions on placement and design...this is what I presented.
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Sculpted metal bands of steel, relief mounted and hand finished to expand the story on the wall, bridging the two pieces together. Polished, pigment dyed and powder coated steel created a beautiful extension of the painting, pouring out onto the wall.
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Warm coppers, Caribbean and Cobalt Blues with clear polished steel create a 3D shadowed effect.
The natural lighting and outdoor environment pours into the space.
The sounds of the seasonal creek will be the icing on the cake.
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A true collaboration...a dream project!!!
Forever grateful for the opportunity to expand creativity.

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'Lisa was a dream to work with. I especially appreciated her easy communication style and artistic intuition. After a few discussions and a mock-up, we arrived at a stunning design. From beginning to end, we thoroughly enjoyed the collaborative process of creating something very special for our home. I was confident throughout the process that we would love the final product -- and we do!"
​~Residential Commission, Nevada City, CA
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Good Times Ahead....

8/25/2017

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​With Summer winding down....

I am grateful for all that is...
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And all that will be.






​Mark your calendars!!!

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Starting with the Fall Open Studio Tour of Nevada County!!!

I will be featuring a full range of new works including metal & glass sculpture, encaustics,
​oil paintings & jewelry at my downtown Nevada City studio the first 2 weekends of October.

​For a map of locations, please visit thecenterforthearts.org

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Just Published!!!....

On the cover of Current Magazine...

"Hoyt's Crossing"
Oil Painting
30"X48"



Featured at the Fall Open Studio Tour



​Check out this group of artists for your Holiday needs in November....
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Join us for the 2nd Annual ArtFusion event, showcasing 18 local artists with a range of mediums
including painting, sculpture, fabrics, clay, glass, jewelry and wood. Nestled under the pines in the airy and beautiful St. Canice Center near SPD in Nevada City.

November 4th & 5th, 2017 from 10-4pm both days.
Fine art and Holiday gifting options available. 

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​You can always find me...

Tues/Thursday mornings 6-7am

The Yoga Dive
206 Sacramento St. Suite 213
Nevada City, CA 95959


www.theyogadive.com 


Best way to start the day!!!

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Shamanic Journey...

6/13/2017

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Teachings that have helped me to 

lift the veil...
see with my heart...
and connect to my highest self.



Having just completed this 5 month training...I am pleased to share my first shamanic journey with you in canvas form.

The first of many that will unfold as my shamanic practice continues.

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The beating of the drum penetrated the veil and opened the door to my heart. A flowing water of blue and yellow carries with it grief, fear and transition…the cycle of life.  A pink flower called me home to Nevada City and home to myself, where eagerness requires deep patience. Green stripes of truth stand strong with confidence, will and direction. Spirit in feather form brings energy to my canvas creations where alone and wholeness reside within, simultaneously. Love is my sword and my guide and a blue flower of all that is unknown smells sweet with layers of possibility. 

“Shamanic Journey #1”
Artist Deniz
Oil Painting
30”X40”
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​"Holly’s Shamanic teachings have strengthened my connection with nature, spirit and animal guides by lifting the veil to see, hear and feel more clearly the messages of my heart. These teachings remind me to keep nature close regardless of my surroundings. To create sacred space in my visual surroundings, within my movements and my actions. The sound of the drum is my invocation to ground, connect and listen as visual information appears as pictures in my mind's eye that extends to canvas. This practice has deepened my awareness of the layers of consciousness and my connection to my spiritual council.

May these teachings bring new awakenings within, that translate to the collective awakenings of all beings.

​The shaman within is my teacher with eyes, ears and heart open to the voice and light of spirit…it is here that I meet my highest self and shine most brightly."




For details on Shamanic Teachings visit Holly @ http://www.joyfulwarrior.com/

​Please join me in seeing this piece, in addition to other New works!!

This Saturday, June 17th from 11-4pm
Summer Solstice Festival  


Hosted by Artist Caren Halvorsen in Fair Oaks, CA
visit www.artgurl.com (blog section for details)
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YogArt Experience...

5/2/2017

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​There is a direct link

between yoga
and the creative spirit.






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The two are beautifully interwoven together…as the opening that comes forth from movement and breath allows room for the creative spirit to step forward, take light and to dance.

​For me, this is where the imagery unfolds…as my breath softens the mind, and emotions and energies in the body come to the surface and bring with them color, shape and texture.

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From this place, YogArt was born.

In September of 2015, after my yoga teacher training, I found an anchor and a calling to share this awareness of integration between yoga and art. I found clarity and desire for establishing a new playground of opportunity by developing a yoga teaching workshop that combines inquiry, meditation and asana with experiential art and creative exploration.
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So often I hear, “ I am not creative”. 



​We are all​ creative beings.
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The YogArt Experience is an invitation for your inner child to come out and play…to find a safe environment to feel, to touch and to explore on the canvas, without judgement.

To invite freedom of expression…where there are no rights or wrongs…where experiential “being” is surrendered to canvas and self healing takes place…right at our fingertips.
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It is within this love of sharing the creative spirit
that my call for teaching has taken root.

​You will find me at The Yoga Dive offering weekly
Tuesday & Thursday morning classes from 6-7am.

​Our mat is a mirror of reflection for our life.

It offers me daily awarenesses that translates to my teachings,
my learnings and my creative expressions.
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Join me Saturday, May 27th from 12-6:30pm
@theyogadive, Nevada City CA
http://theyogadive.com/workshops/
Let's Play!!!!
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"Holiday Gift Gallery"

11/28/2016

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Small Works~Osborn Woods Gallery
November 25 - December 28, 2016 
Weekends from 12-5 and Victorian Christmas Wednesdays from 3-7
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Osborn Woods Gallery at the Miners Foundry, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City, California  95959

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New Works!! 
Jewelry Collection~Encaustic paintings~Glass Ornaments

Made by the Heart & Hand
for your Gifting Needs


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"William Cummings Monument"

9/22/2016

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In recognition of William Cummings...a visionary that devoted his life to the enrichment of the community and development of Folsom. 

A collaboration between myself and fellow stone artist, Gene Chapman.

Commissioned by William's beloved wife Claudia Cummings & family.

​Donated to the City of Folsom, featured at Cummings Family Park.






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Design concept inspired from his contributions and development of the Folsom community.
​A two sided 8'X6' stone features Williams' life story on the back as well as 5 metal rings that speak of his philosophy regarding the success and viability of a city....

"if you're not growing, you're dying"

Nestled in river rock, these rings represent wheels of progress, flow of ideas,
symbolize unity, and depict the waterways of this region.
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From conceptual design, to fabrication, to installation...
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A happy team!!!
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​A patina treatment kick-started the ever evolving metal components, while the stability of the stone provides an anchor of continuity...the significance of each of these mediums representational by design.

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​​A beautiful ceremony was concluded by the releasing of doves and signaled the unveiling of the artwork.
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Thank you Claudia Cummings & family...
​I am truly honored to play a part in William's remembrance. 
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