Holly Daley has lived, worked, and raised a family in Estes Park since 1991. She has been an elementary teacher and a school counselor. Her husband is a physician at the Estes Health Hospital. They have two young adult children named Samantha and Harrison. Francesca, their sweet tabby resides with them as well.

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Holly adores living in the beautiful town of Estes Park. She enjoys the mountains, the wildlife, and the ability to be so immersed in nature. She loves to hike, camp, rock climb, backpack, read books, cook, garden, travel…. And, of course, to paint!

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She has been a creative throughout her life…. Her mom was a professional artist when she was growing up. In her later years, she became a pastel artist, and continues to further her craft through workshops, retreats, and personal goals. There is nothing she loves more than painting with pastels!! Holly feels blissful and lost in the process when creating something new. Her subjects are numerous-  local historical buildings, landscapes, insects, wildlife, local stained glass windows, dreamy interiors, still lifes. She is utterly grateful to have the opportunity to express herself with such a luscious medium….

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She has been a member of the Pastel Society of Colorado for the last several years, This is her 2nd year to be a part of the Estes Studio Tour Group. She has paintings in the Old Gallery in Allenspark. Also, she has had work at the St. Malo gift shop nearby and at the Humble Mountain Gallery in Ouray. 

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With every painting, her goal is to create artwork rich in luminous color and a dreamy aesthetic appeal. She believes there is so much beauty to behold in everyday living….