Holly is a Colorado-based bookbinder who has an extensive background in fine arts with specialization in illustration. She transitioned to bookbinding in 2021 after discovering her passion for the craft and established Black Oak Bindery, where she merges bookbinding with illustration through her hand-drawn cover designs.

 

She is studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding where she is pursuing a Fine Binding diploma while also supporting the academy’s faculty as a teacher’s assistant. Holly supports other local artisans through hosting a monthly meetup group and has served as the chair for the Rocky Mountain chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers.