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About Holly
Holly is a formally-trained graphic designer and fine artist. She has always been an advocate for self expression through body art. The influence of living in a large multicultural city contributed greatly to her exposure and experience with "mehndi."
After her initial experience of receiving henna on her hands, she enthusiastically set out to learn the how, what and why of this traditional body art. She connected with a blossoming online community and further refined her skills. She has delighted in adorning skin with beautiful, intricate patterns. She has provided artistry for photoshoots, private events and public festivals across the country. She has hennaed celebrities Tara MacLean (singer/songwriter) and Zoe Saldana ('Avatar' actress), and her work has been featured in U2's Vertigo tour.
Holly has been instrumental in promoting and supporting the growth of henna artistry in Canada. For several years, she ran a successful henna supply business, shipping materials and equipment around the world. She is proud to hold a certification with ICNHA, an internationally-recognized peer assessment for natural henna artists. She continues to teach "Henna 101" workshops to spread the beauty of henna artistry.
"My mandate is to introduce henna to the masses. This isn't some art for the elite, it is a completely obtainable skill! Anyone who is keen to learn the benefits and beauty of henna should be able to do so, regardless of race, gender, etc."
Notable Experiences
Sodaliscious Photoshoot
In June 2008, Holly was contacted to apply a temporary "tattoo" on a model using Temptu body paint.
The photos were used in the presskit for Toronto fashion designer Cindy Renée Mathieu (Sodaliscious).
Belly blessing on musician Tara MacLean
In early 2008, musician and mother Tara MacLean requested a belly blessing to welcome in her new babe.
Tara and Holly were then featured in a Toronto Star article!
Stage visuals for U2's worldwide Vertigo tour
In 2005, Holly was contacted to provide henna artistry on models to be used for the song "Mysterious Ways" in U2's Vertigo tour.
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Actress Zoe Saldana
During the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004, Holly hennaed actress Zoe Saldana hands for the press conference and world premiere of her movie, Haven.
