Welcome to Holly Simental 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
Upcoming art?
I am on a mission to complete partially finished artworks. I have one of a golfing marmot and one huge one of animals roasting marshmallows in Tahoe. I will be working on both of those after the busy holiday season.
Just published! "Content Coffee Rabbit"
This artwork features a poor but happy rabbit enjoying a cup of coffee in nature. There are some symbols carved on the stump. Can you figure out what they are?
Discussion Topic, AI And Art
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Let's discuss AI. AI is saturating the art world. Many "artists" are now creating art using AI and selling their art on cards and stickers and other merchandise as well as wall art. I have definitely noted a decrease in sales after the introduction of AI in the art world.
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My feelings are that art is a very special human expression. I feel that the spirit and feelings of the creator of the artwork are imbedded into the artwork itself. Sensitive viewers can feel the spirit of the artwork itself. I do not feel that a computer can portray that.
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I would plead with my fellow human race that you would keep art a human form of expression. That you seek out the human emotion and meaning in art. This extends from visual arts to music, written works, and movies. We cannot lose touch of our human creativity and emotional outlet. We cannot lose this skill, because if these skills are not developed out of passion at a young age then they are rarely mastered. Teach our children the importance of human expression and creativity and the value of mastering such a skill.
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WANT TO PURCHASE SIGNED PRINTS, CARDS, STICKERS AND MORE AT WHOLESALE PRICES?
I am now selling on Faire HollySimental.faire.com and I will provide a link under the option of “where to buy my art” here on my website. You can also fill in the contact below if desired
