Holly’s life long passion is for painting and creating art. The wisdom she learns through her personal work she passes down to encourage and empower others. She has the ability to lead and inspire others in a seemingly effortless way that builds confidence and a contagious inspiration to her students.

Her teaching methods are extremely practical and personalized, demonstrating extensive knowledge in nearly every 2D medium. Beyond being a fantastic instructor, Holly also encourages artistic development through personal growth. Her classes are not only educational, but also extremely therapeutic in a way, which facilitates artistic exploration.

Holly has been an art educator since 2000. She has taught a wide range of people including children, adolescent and adults. She has developed an extensive amount of classes, workshops and programs that are geared to the beginner artist all the way to advanced professionals. To date, she has literally, successfully taught thousands of people how to hone their artistic skills and express their unique inner artist.

She excels at diving in deep with her students to bring out personal aesthetic and artistic style. Her prime motive as an educator is to teach students how to paint and create art in a way that feels authentic to them. Not to copy her style or copy another artists. Holly has a way to teach a student how to think like an artist and make connections that are as individual and unique as they are. She teaches the technical aspects of making art as well as encourages her students to pursue individual interests and concepts.

Holly has a way of communicating complicated ideas and concepts in a very easy to understand way. She is kind, funny, professional and consistent.  She knows how each individual learns and teaches accordingly.  She is forthright and direct while being considerate which fosters a classroom environment that is supportive, encouraging and empowering.