Holly Stein on How Creating Across a Variety of Mediums Is the Best Way to Stretch Creativity and Fuel Artistic Passions

May 4, 2022

Margo is joined by Holly Thomas Stein, the artist behind HTS Studios. Holly has been an artist for as long as she can remember, from crayons to computers and everywhere in between. In 30+ years as a self-employed artist, Holly has been a graphic designer, illustrator, metalsmith and mixed media artist as well as owned an art gallery and taught jewelry making. She's been fortunate to work with amazing international companies creating marketing and advertising campaigns, products and packaging. Her work has been featured in books and magazines and won numerous awards.

 

Margo and Holly discuss: 

• Feeding interests, trying new things and adding depth to your portfolio 
• Continuing education and always “doing”, never becoming sedentary 
• The original art class her mom took pre-computer days (and getting feedback from artists like Norman Rockwell!)
• Where she got the idea to license her artwork
• Pursuing interests even if they’re challenging
• Creating across a variety of mediums
• Understanding client needs and expectations
• Stretching creativity and fueling artistic passions
• And more!

 

Currently Holly licenses her art to a variety of manufacturers in the decor, paper, gift and textile markets. She also makes and sells handcrafted jewelry and dabbles in ceramics.

 

Connect with Holly:

https://htsstudios.net

ttps://www.instagram.com/htsstudios/

Patternfield App: Holly Thomas Stein