Nature has always called to me and as a child, I spent as many hours as possible with my dog or horses all alone in the woods, listening to the trees and squirrels and birds. Since I was also very creative, it was only natural that, as soon as I could hold a crayon, I tried to replicate what I saw and felt around me.
For my high school graduation, my family gifted me with an easel, oil paints and brushes. A whole new world opened up for me. I began producing art that surprised me. Landscapes and animals came to life in front of me.
Later when our first child was learning to walk, he resented his stiff little shoes. How could I fix this problem? I got a deerskin, created a pattern and sewed a pair of soft little moccasins, which he loved immediately. And so, nearly forty years ago, began my leather crafting escapade. From moccasins to mukluks to mittens and gloves to fixing saddles and baler belts. For me, anything is worth a try and everything is art. Painting pictures, fixing a fence, welding up a horse drawn sleigh, carving, felting or making swords with the grand kids - All are important and valuable to me.
Lately I’ve taken up painting silhouettes and making greeting cards. Pictures speak to the heart and so I put unique captions on my cards that speak to the heart rather than merely addressing an occasion.
My vision for the future is to host workshops and retreats with creative themes - Crafting, horses and sharing my heart with others is very energizing for me and I hope to bless many in this way.
The best way to see what I do or order my art is my website www.holyhannaart.square.site, Instagram (#HolyHannaArt), or email me directly at hannabrandt04@gmail.com
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