Artist Profile: Holly Schenk
Holly Schenk
8127 Park Ridge Dr
Parkville, MO 64152
Bio:
Holly grew up in Nebraska, where she received both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Art Education. She moved to Kansas City in 1982, and was an art director at Hallmark Cards for twelve years. She has taught in numerous venues, including public, private elementary/high schools, as well as for the University of Nebraska-Kearney and the Kansas City Art Institute. Today, she enjoys creating her own artwork, especially pointillistic painting and pastels. Holly was Featured Artist at the 2016 ArtsKC Annual Awards Luncheon, and recently completed a solo exhibition at the Norfolk Arts Center. Through her teaching and directing experiences, she has developed an ability to create in many different media. She loves to use color in a strong way and enjoys connecting with the viewer through her artwork.