Today we’d like to introduce you to Holly Glenn.
Hi Holly Glenn, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a fourth-generation female painter. I come from a long line of talented artists. Growing up, I had the privilege of watching my mother, grandmother, and aunts create beautiful masterpieces with paint, and I was encouraged to pursue my creativity. I showed my first art piece during college at a cooperative gallery opening and fell in love with the arts community. I began showing and selling my art at pop-up shows, shops, and galleries in 2012. My art has morphed and evolved over the years into my current work, which focuses on pointillism-inspired animals painted with acrylics using vibrant colors and bold strokes.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
My art took off around the Covid era. Before that, I made various creations, including jewelry, soaps, and hand-painted signs. Although I always displayed paintings as an afterthought, I didn’t believe I could make a career as a painter. It wasn’t until shows shut down and I had time to evaluate my priorities that painting began to take the forefront of my business. This time of solitude allowed me to find my joy, passion, and true self. Through self-discovery and shedding of limiting beliefs, my art began to reflect the blossoming of my self-worth and mental serenity.
Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I paint vibrant, pointillism-inspired paintings of animals and Texas cityscapes. My art is relatable and appreciated because it expresses all the inner work and healing I have done and continue to do. Through traditional therapy, meditation, exercise, and spiritual growth, my art reflects a rainbow of healthy emotions and joy for life. I choose animals because they understand how to live uncomplicated and one with the Earth, a way of life for which I strive.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
There are so many people I have to thank and give credit for the success of my art. My husband is my biggest cheerleader; without his love and support, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My parents encouraged me to be creative and find joy in my work. As a mother and entrepreneur, my village, which takes an active role in helping me raise my children, is vital. Although I have a passion for art, my children will always come first, and knowing they are in good hands while I travel to pursue my career is bliss. I also want to thank my extensive network of other artists and crafters, with whom I’m constantly communicating, for improving my skills, setup, and schedule. In a competitive culture, numerous other artisans have become family and genuinely want the best for each other. For that, I am eternally grateful.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.HollyGlennArts.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/HollyGlennArts
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/HollyGlennArts
