Charcoal
Animals in Watercolor
Portraits in Watercolor and Gouache
Black India Ink and Red Acrylic Ink
Fabric Studies in Colored Pencil
Pencil
Artist Statement
I have always been fascinated by people, and have been creating sketches of strangers and friends for as long as I can remember. This year I decided to go deeper into this interest and create a collection of portraits that capture the individuality of each subject.
I am a person who expresses myself through forms of art, such as music, painting, and writing. When sitting down to write, draw, or play music I do not come with a set and concrete idea of what my creation should be or look like. My memories and things around me serve as inspiration and help me paint a picture of what I am thinking in that particular moment. I believe that creating with a purpose is important, however, I prefer to be open with my work so that the viewer feels able to interpret my art in their own way.
Artist Bio
Holly Gardner is a junior at Renaissance School who is fascinated by the study of people and their cultures. Portraits make up Holly’s portfolio; each is unique in a personal way. She chooses each reference photo carefully while considering the story behind each person. Through the exploration of mediums such as charcoal and ink, Holly creates portraits filled with stories and emotions that are up to interpretation by the viewer.