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COVER ART ABOUT THE

Merry Rune - Goddess Of ARTIST

The Norse Forest Holly Sierra’s illustra-
tions speak of that which
by Holly Sierra 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 decora-
tive 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 Ar-
tifacts, 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.
Multi-hued stone formations rise upwards from the high
desert floor creating a vivid, mesmerizing setting that
changes hourly with the light.
Deep in the misty Norse Woods, between the dark-
ened tree limbs and upon the moonlit forest floor ~ A Regarded by Native Americans as sacred, Sedona
Norse Goddess casts the ancient Runes in front of continues to be recognized as a place of healing and
a beautiful fawn. Her method of divination is as old spiritual renewal. Many come to experience the vortex
as the Spirits that soar through the dark, omionous energy centers, others to explore the art galleries and
skies…. As old as the wishes of the 'ancient ones'. healing centers.
The Elder Futhark is an ancient Germanic alphabet,
later associated with the Vikings. The Runes must be Holly is often found hiking or four wheeling amongst
made of 'Earthy Things' such as Amber, Clay, Am- the Red Rocks, if she is not busy attending a gal-
ethyst, Opal or Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Bronze or bet- lery opening or supplying a local shop with Chrysalis
ter still, A branch from a fruit tree made into slices… Tarot Decks, Greeting Cards or Canvas Prints! Holly’s
( Please ask the tree's permission before you cut it's daughters, Gabi and Esme, as well as Pearl, a beautiful
branch grey cat, help keep her company. See her work at

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www.hollysierra.com
hollysierra@yahoo.com

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