Holly Sierras illustrations speak of that which is visually enchanting with particular attention to decorative, mystical, historical and multicultural themes. The aspect which defines her work aside from a penchant for detail, is her ability to combine her brand of realism with folk art and decorative fantasy elements. Holly Sierra moved recently to Stowe, Vermont and finds the area very inspirational to her new work. Stowe is one of the few remaining vestiges to the old ways... a tiny, quaint, New England village encircled by rolling hills, pastoral landscapes and endless undulating trails that summon you into the deep mystical forest beyond. Holly is often found hiking these woods or painting beside a crackling fire as the snow falls softly outside. Holly received her fine arts education at SUNY Purchase in New York. The next six years found her working and living in Asia; amongst the countries that influenced her most were: Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China and the Philippines. As well she visited and loved much of Europe with special attention to Ireland and England. Holly later returned from Asia to pursue a career as a Childrens Book Illustrator in the States. Her work has been published over the years by Harper Collins, Source Books, Scholastic Books, Publications International, Silver Burdett and Ginn and Macmillian McGraw Hill. Having finished a series of books called The Fairy Chronicles recently for author J.H. Sweet, Holly is presently devoting herself to a series of Goddess painting, animals and her new childrens book illustrations.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:15:19 +0000
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