Hey folks,

We are getting ready for the big Nada Dada art function here in Reno.  It is an annual event that artists are keen to attend.  I think there are about 72 individual artists involved, 6 motels plus the Wildflower Village.  It is a movement re the Dadism concept.  Hence the name Nada (nothing) Dadist  (look it up).

Apart from our paintings and other bigger works, we have also managed to create about 200 original cards and beaded bookmarks...just in case people don't have an extra $300 or $400 in their pockets for the paintings.  Ha Ha

My roommate and a friend down the hall, Mooli have rented one cheap hotel room on W. 4th St.   And the management takes out all the furniture and we set up our "show"  with everything we want to sell and or show.  It is a great concept in the fact that we use this downtown corridor (mainly the province of hookers and felons) to try and beautify our world and the world of others.  Plus it certainly wouldn't hurt to make some bucks.

The event spans 4 days starting the 14th of June, 2012 and ending Sunday night. the 17th of June.  We expect a lot of traffic as it has been well publicized.  This is our first time and we are handing out lots of flyers etc in the hopes of drumming up folks to mosey on over and see what's going on.

Hope some of you can make it too.  That's it for now.

Thanks for reading!!

Hello all,

I am getting a little upset re my social networking skills.  They are not up to scratch, that's obvious.  I can't seem to get a read on where I am in all the sites and how up to date things are....mainly because I wasn't born in the computer age and only on a 'need to know' basis.  It is truly confusing.  I am sorry if I am upsetting anyone out there.  I am going to consult more with my beautiful daughter and she may help me with these networking woes
Other than that, I have been painting and creating tons lately.  I am in a show at TMCC (Truckee Meadows Community College) in Reno, along with 32 others.  I have 4 works submitted.  So that is exciting!

Also gearing up for two separate shows in our Riverside Artist Loft building.   One is in July on the 11th, 13th 21st and 23rd.  It is open house here in the Lofts.  Your open as long as you have your door open and want folks to walk through and see your work and how you work.  Hopefully, we all will make some money for our efforts.  And the best thing is to have the community have a look at how we live and work.

More later about the big one in September.  Goodnight to all.            

Hi people,

A few problems are popping up in my personal life.  But what matter?   Art is what it is all about.  I have posted quite a few new things and am busily preparing for the big show...one in July and one in Sept.   Both are open houses and run for 4 days.  It is very exciting to have this be part of my art life.  I so look forward to meeting people and generally open up my heart - which I do on a daily basis, because - that is where my art comes from.  Inside of me.

My brother is struggling now with cancer and doing treatments.  The economy is tearing the heart out of many family members and close friends - they are losing so much.  And to top it off, my mother is doing so well with her health but her mind is simply not there anymore.  It is painful to know all that she does not know anymore.  I want so much for her to remember.  But it will  never ever happen now.  Saying goodbye to her will not ever be the same as if I said goodbye to her when she had all her faculties.  People throughout the ages have wished for foresight into the future..If I had known, I would have said goodbye when she could have remembered.  But that is so silly, as she would not remember now anyway.

Confusing thoughts.  Who cares.. Makes me sad. 

OK, all for now.  But I will tell you that I am working on a fabulous butterfly with a human face, a front row theater with funny expressions, and the side and front of buildings in third world countries.  So goodnight for now....

Hi all,

I have just posted four new works - hope you will like them!!!!  It is very gratifying to see them up.  I will tell you about them when I finish this post.

It is coming on summer in beautiful downtown Reno.  Trees are blooming and my friend and I are just about to go out for a questionable errand.  Tell you later. 

It is almost six - dinner time so I will say adieu for now.

It is 4 days into a new month..May 2012.  It is wonderful to be positive and alive and creating new works.  There is so much to look forward to in this town.  NaDa, Reno Open Studios and Artown.  Reno is a very art oriented place and getting more-so by the day. 

I am working on 4 works at this time.  I like to have several going at once in case you tire of one and the tedious details called for.  Gives you a break and something fresh to go to. 

I was describing a first work I created after I had taken a deliberate "time-out" in my life.  It was a peaceful and quiet work, unlike many bright and colorful works that I am known for.  It is done in soft hues of pinks and quiet greens called the Fairyland Unicorn.

I got back to actually feeling the real emotions of why I need to paint.  I totally emptied my life of chaos and uncertainty.  I was safe and stress free for 15 months and this soft non-threatening work was the result.  To me, it is not really the me that is in there.  I am not used to the blandness I feel when I look at it.  But in reality, there are so many diverse parts of the human psyche that become involved in a work, that who knows??????  Nobody knows your state of mind like you do...hence...anything is possible.

More later

Well it looks like I am having a wee spot of trouble on my comments page, but my beautiful daughter will fix it for me as she is much more of-ay with computers than I am.  So don't look at it til tomorrow is my learned advice. 

Have been up all night painting and just enjoying how peaceful and soft the nights are.  The rain was pouring down and creating such a welcome noise, that you felt you could  create a masterpiece.  I love to do this sometimes and it centers me and also I do not feel tired or grouchy the next day.  I just carry on painting and creating and hope to surprise myself with wonder  and joy.  Sometimes it happens!

More later

Recent comments on my art

"Hi honey, I couldn't sleep last night. I think I read most of your blogs. I love the new artwork and hopefully if you haven't sold all of it I would like to own a few pieces in this little ol life of mine. I adore the girl with the triumvirate eyes. Were you thinking of any one in particular? Is she being deceptive? wise? I think you are a true Phoenix Holly. You rise and rise again. I am just amazed and carried away with you. I can't seem to believe you are not a true goddess. You are magic. Keep it up baby. Don't let go. 
-TyTy "


"Holly...this is a beautiful painting. One of your best."
- Geoff White (On my latest work - "Looks like she's in a tight spot."