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Art as Medicine for Body, Mind & Soul
“Those who come to paint are not simply students, they are fellow travelers.”
Holly Friesen
Feb 112 min read


Unforgettable Total Eclipse
I had no idea how profoundly the total eclipse would move me and in speaking with others after the event, I was not the only one. The day...
Holly Friesen
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Ocean Breathing
“Your heart is the size of an ocean. Go find yourself in its hidden depths.” ~ Rumi Day four of my residency in this awe inspiring place...
Holly Friesen
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Artist Residency by the Ocean Surrounded by Gardens.
I awake at 5:30am to stoke the fire and there are already streaks of gold underlining the clouds. I grab a wool blanket and snuggle up to...
Holly Friesen
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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