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COVER ART ABOUT THE
ARTIST
MOON DANCE Holly Sierra’s illustra-
by Holly Sierra tions speak of that which
is visually enchanting
with particular attention
to decorative, mystical,
historical and multicul-
tural themes. Aside from
a penchant for detail,
the defining aspect of
her work is her ability to
combine her brand of
realism with folk art and
decorative fantasy elements.
Were you to wander inside, you’d find Holly’s studio full
of tributes to her interests ~ The Green Man, A Myriad
of Gorgeous Goddesses, Indian Tapestries, Sun Faces,
Icons, Ancient Runes, Mosaics, African and Asian
masks, A Medicine Wheel, Southwestern Artifacts, Celtic
Castings, Incense Ablaze and hundreds of BOOKS!
Books on everything from the ancient world to elaborate
herb gardens. As well, one might hear the melancholy
strains of an old Irish Love song or Loreena McKennitt’s
music playing softly in the background.
Holly Sierra now makes her home in colorful Sedona,
Arizona and finds the area very inspirational to her new
work. Starts with scenery that makes your heart leap...
Sedona is nestled amidst a geological wonderland.
MOON DANCE Multi-hued stone formations rise upwards from the high
desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that
For quite some time memories of changes hourly with the light.
tantalizing evenings in my youth,
Beltane Fire Dances and evocative Regarded by Native Americans as sacred, Sedona
music from the past have banded continues to be recognized as a place of healing and
together, urging me towards the spiritual renewal. Many come to experience the vortex
creation of this painting. energy centers, others to explore the art galleries and
healing centers.
In the tradition of ‘King Harvest’
and Van Morrison’s ‘Moon Dance’ Holly is often found hiking or four wheeling amongst the
this painting captures the joyful Red Rocks, if she is not busy attending a gallery open-
celebration of summer nights, ing or supplying a local shop with Chrysalis Tarot Decks,
twinkling stars, good friends, Greeting Cards or Canvas Prints! Holly’s daughters,
free spirits and merriment Gabi and Esme, as well as Pearl, a beautiful grey cat,
amongst the fireflies! help keep her company. See her work at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollySierraArt
www.hollysierra.com
hollysierra@yahoo.com
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