Annie's Art Book

Annie's Art Book Welcome to Annie's Art Book, where everything is created with hard work, a pinch of talent and a lot of love by me, Annie Holland.

A mom of 3, who moonlights as a marketing catalyst, weekend writer, and forever artist by heart. I have a little something for everyone- the food lovers, the art and craft lovers, the cake lovers ( yes, cake is not JUST food), the poets, the writers, the travelers, the dreamers and the inventors of every shape and size. Thank you for shopping with local small business owners like me! It makes all

the difference to us and our families! You can find a gift for yourself or a loved one at my Etsy store:
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Help meeeeee 🥺 🙏 I need to choose 3 !!!
05/23/2026

Help meeeeee 🥺 🙏 I need to choose 3 !!!

I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I am officially stuck!I’m choosing 3 additional pieces to include in the sale for my upcoming art e...
05/23/2026

I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I am officially stuck!
I’m choosing 3 additional pieces to include in the sale for my upcoming art exhibit, and apparently making the art was easier than deciding what gets to come with me.

I have been agonizing over this for days now and I desperately need an outside opinion.

Swipe through and vote for your top 3 by number.

You do not have to be an art expert.
Honestly, I kind of prefer the gut reaction answer.

Which 3 would make you stop, look closer, or maybe even want to take home?

Comment your picks like this: 1, 3, 5

And if you know someone who loves original art, please share this with them.
The more opinions the better!

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to help! 🙏 ❤️





05/21/2026

My previous studio was a basement. My studio NOW is an attic with Christmas lights and emotional support storage boxes.
But it has a window.
So basically, I’ve made it. 😂





05/18/2026

I cannot stop thinking about DARA winning Eurovision for Bulgaria with “Bangaranga.” 🇧🇬

Not only because it was a brilliant, wildly original performance, but because she is from Varna, my beautiful little beach town that most people outside Bulgaria have never heard of.

She even went to the same school I did.

As an artist, that hits differently.

DARA took something deeply Bulgarian, the Kukeri tradition of masked evil defying dancers, bells, and movement...all meant to chase away darkness, and turned it into something modern, electric, and completely her own.

The live performance itself absolutely floored me!

The dancers start behind these dramatic masks, then come together, take them down, and move through the chaos of Bangaranga.

Maybe that is not the official meaning, but to me it felt like this: we all carry things, we all hide things, and sometimes the only way through is to stop performing perfection and move anyway.

That lands even harder knowing DARA has been so open about her adult ADHD diagnosis. Her album is literally called ADHDARA.

Bulgaria had never won Eurovision before.

The country had been away from the competition for years. DARA was also not the expected winner.

And then this artist from little Varna showed up with something rooted in tradition, boldly strange, brilliantly marketed, and impossible to ignore.
And she WON!!!

There is something incredibly powerful about watching an artist from the same place you come from refuse to sand down what makes her different, and have the world celebrate her for it.

Enjoy Bangaranga!!!





I’m honored to announce my participation in the upcoming exhibit: Transformation – Finding Art Through TraumaHosted by G...
04/06/2025

I’m honored to announce my participation in the upcoming exhibit: Transformation – Finding Art Through Trauma

Hosted by Grymm Studios at ArtSpace Hartford Gallery, this powerful multimedia show explores how we use art to process mental health struggles, grief, and transformation.

I’ll be showcasing deeply personal mixed media works rooted in love, loss, and the fire of resilience—including pieces inspired by pain, loss and grief.

This event supports NAMI Connecticut and aims to open up conversations around mental health and healing through the creative process.

📍 ArtSpace Hartford, 555 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT
🗓 Opening night: Saturday, May 10, 6–9PM
🎤 Artist Talks: Saturday, May 17, 5–9PM
🎨 Exhibit runs May 9–24

Let art be a mirror, a memory, and a map for healing. I hope to see you there.



After much deliberation, I decided to split my IG posting into multiple accounts. It was time,because yhi "everything b...
03/09/2025

After much deliberation, I decided to split my IG posting into multiple accounts. It was time,because yhi "everything bagel" accoubt is just not the place to share all the exciting stuff I have in the works.

I will keep the account as my personal one, but if you are interested in following my art account, entirely dedicated to art only, please do follow me at , I would love to see you there. 🎨 🖌 ♥️

If you are interested in my culinary journey being gluten free, follow my account for more baking, cooking and some swearing on the side 🍞 🥪 🥖 🥐 🧁 🎂 🥮

See you there!!!

This past year has been one of the hardest I’ve faced. Losing my dad left a space in my heart that feels impossible to f...
01/01/2025

This past year has been one of the hardest I’ve faced. Losing my dad left a space in my heart that feels impossible to fill. Grief changes you, but it also reminds you to cherish the love that remains.

As the clock strikes midnight, I’m holding onto hope for a year filled with more peace, more health, and moments that make life brighter. To anyone else feeling the weight of loss – I see you, and I’m sending love your way.

Here’s to healing, new beginnings, and finding joy in the small things. Cheers to 2025! 🥂

🎄✨ Hey friends! ✨🎄I just finished an order of six Christmas centerpieces, and I’m so excited to share them with you!Ther...
12/12/2024

🎄✨ Hey friends! ✨🎄

I just finished an order of six Christmas centerpieces, and I’m so excited to share them with you!

There are 3 with adorable cardinals, one with a cute Christmas truck, and two wooden boxes with the word magic on them (because who doesn’t need a little extra magic this time of year?).

Of course, behind the scenes, it’s a different kind of magic—there’s glitter everywhere, my workspace is a total disaster, and it looks like Christmas exploded in my house! 😂 But honestly, that’s half the fun, right?

Check out the pictures for a little peek at the chaos and the finished pieces.

If you’re looking for something special to add to your decorations or even a thoughtful gift, let me know! I’d love to make something magical for you too. ❤️

Today, and every day, I am deeply grateful for the brave men and women who have served and protected our freedom, includ...
11/11/2024

Today, and every day, I am deeply grateful for the brave men and women who have served and protected our freedom, including my incredible husband Shawn (.class.traveler)

Sweetie, I am grateful you came home safe and sound!

I know many didn't.

We honor your courage, your commitment, and the strength you showed by answering the call to serve.

Freedom isn’t free and many times we forget that.

Thank you for your service and dedication!🇺🇸

I have been to many concerts in my life. Some were very famous artists, some not so much, but I have never been to a con...
11/06/2024

I have been to many concerts in my life. Some were very famous artists, some not so much, but I have never been to a concert to someone who I feel I know personally and root for as if he is my own kid!

Last night we went to see in Toad's place and he literally brought the house down.

I have been following him for awhile now, and it is amazing how this kid exploded in the past year!

Shawn introduced him to me with his song Shadow (a video with his mom) and his posts are showing a new type of artist to me. Someone who has been through so much struggle, so much pain and rises above it all to channel it through his music. Absolutely the nicest amd kindest human!

He releases snippets of his news songs on his Instagram...and the whole audience was singing along with him last night BEFORE the song is actually released. That's the level of dedication his fans have.

It was beautiful to see how happy everyone singing with him made him. You could really tell it brings him so much joy. He shares behind the scenes videos all the time, with his parents, friends and his crew.

Many, many songs that he has have a special meaning for me. There is one that always brings me to tears (Half-Life) because it reminds me of my friend Sandra, who is no longer with us. He started the concert with that and I have to say, it choked me up.

If you are looking for an awesome new artist, look him up especially on Instagram () as he is constantly posting snippets of his new songs.

Zora is a huge fan and I cannot wait to show her the videos we recorded for her when she wakes up. Sadly, she wouldn't have lasted to stay awake if we took her with us, but I am thinking we will take her next time.

There were so many kids at the concert!!! His music truly speaks to all ages!

My heart is full and I wish him so much success 🙌

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