HOLLY SIMENTAL WELCOMES YOU
Whimsical animal art!
1 John 4:8
"Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love."
ARTIST'S BIO
Through careful animal observation, artist Holly Simental realistically portrays the human-like character of animals through fun, comical art. Holly began drawing at 6 years old after discovering that she had natural talent. When Holly was just a little older, she began to volunteer at a Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care and gained an even greater love for wild animals. Holly also enjoyed her many pets and training her dogs. Through these experiences, and from observation, Holly realized how human-like animals really are. Holly’s art was further developed and encouraged by her NorthTahoe High School art teacher who organized a private showing for her at a local art gallery.
Holly is a self taught artist now living in Reno, Nevada. She began her professional art career after being prompted by a coworker to open an Etsy store. In 2014 Holly opened her store Mama Kiki’s. She started selling a few cards and realized that people really liked her art. She then expanded to pen and ink and watercolor art prints. In 2016 Holly began to sell art on independent online art sales sites. When sales increased through these sites, Holly began to be contacted by online galleries as well.
Holly’s talent is not limited to a single art medium. She often works with multiple mediums. She chooses a medium to fit the desired look she has envisioned for each work of art.
Holly seeks to give joy and uplift the spirit of her art admirers by using her unique ability to realistically portray human expressions in animals. Each artwork is carefully planned to best reveal the animal subject’s character. Holly also seeks to incorporate experiences which both people and animals enjoy. There is a hidden message in each artwork which can be found by examining the carefully chosen bible verse found by Holly’s signature in each artwork.
Holly has found great satisfaction in sharing her talents with others. She has endless ideas for new artwork. Holly Simental will be an artist to follow as her popularity is quickly growing worldwide because of her unique art style.
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Next upcoming work in progress
LEARNING NEW THINGS
I am learning to tattoo. When I started, I thought it would be easy. Tattooing is a totally different art to master than drawing. It is fun to learn and I can combine my nursing skills with my art. I am a long way from reaching my goals in tattooing but enjoying the learning process.
SMALL PROJECT
I am creating something fun and new. A west highland cow is being abducted by a spacecraft along with his coffee and doughnut!
My current discussion topic is Loving your fellow human! LOVE IS A GREATER POWER THAN HATE!
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Let's talk about loving others. This world is falling apart and around the world oppression and hatred are dominating. This is stressful and sad for most people. The Bible says all humans are created in Gods image. Jesus' number one commandment was to love God and love your neighbor! People of the world, you are all my neighbors! No matter the color of your skin, no matter what your personal pronouns are, no matter what country you live in, no matter what religion you follow or if you follow none at all, if you are homeless or wealthy, you are my neighbor. Let us all come together as humans and work together to make the world a better place. Let us set aside our differences and treat one another with love and compassion the way that Jesus called us to do. Let us stand together and make this world a better place. Our goal is for our neighbors and children to have a world of peace and a fair chance to prosper. I believe in these ideas and I cry while writing this because this is not the world I am living in today. We should stand up for ourselves and others to make this idea real. Let us make love a greater power than hate!
WANT TO PURCHASE SIGNED PRINTS OR CARDS AT WHOLESALE PRICES?
For 30 or more prints. Specify sizes, art design, and quantity below in comments. Price per print 5x7= $11.50, 8x10= $18, 11x14=$28, 13x19=$35 + shipping (around $29 in the US)
