Holly Beals is an artist based on the Central Coast of California, where she lives with her husband and their two young boys. She is grateful for how painting and mothering fuel one another. After graduating from Chico State with a BA in communications, Holly worked as a graphic designer for six years. But new adventures were calling and she was given the chance to teach conversational English to college students in Tibet. What a wild and beautiful ride that was, full of ups and downs. One day, in her tiny teacher’s apartment, Holly grabbed some scrap paper, acrylic paint and magazine clippings, then went to work. An afternoon spent creating was the perfect soul therapy in the midst of a challenging time. So began Holly's love for painting, and soon after returning home from teaching, she picked up the paint brushes for good. These days, Holly typically works with acrylics and collage on wood panel. She particularly loves experimenting with color and texture. Some things Holly will never stop believing: life has meaning, each person is significant, and the One who made all things is beautiful beyond comprehension.