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Art for the collector with a penchant for natural history and other curiosities.
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Announcement
Art for the collector with a penchant for natural history and other curiosities.
Subscribe to my newsletter for shop updates: www.gollybard.com/newsletter
Visit me here for shop updates and studio happenings:
website: www.gollybard.com
instagram: @gollybard @twittengarden
style: www.pinterest.com/gollybard
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Reviews
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Kelly on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe tubers were absolutely clean and perfect. All with at least eyes and all beautiful varieties! Shipping was quick, without issue. I love mystery pretty things! Thank you so much! I can't wait to buy more
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Shelby B on May 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsFist, the quality of tubers were just amazing. So much attention to details and what a special gift. Thank you so much for sharing your beauties and filling gardens with beauty and color.
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Shelby B on May 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis was such a special treat and gift. Such attention to details and high quality tubers. So perfect. Thank you so much, I and my loved one with enjoy these so much.
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lauri on May 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful selection! Thank you so much! Best wishes for a successful gardening season. :)
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Kim on May 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis was the most beautiful package. Very personalized, just stunning!
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mel on May 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely packaging and timely shipping. Look forward to enjoying the blossoms! Thank you.
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mel on May 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely packaging. Fast shipping. Very happy w/ order. Looking forward to enjoying the blossoms!
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Lorraine on May 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI'm so happy to finally own this beautiful, original watercolour! It's delicate and subtle in both the colours and the design. I just love it!!! Thank you Holly. Great communication. The postage to Australia was tracked all the way and it arrived in reasonable time. A wonderful purchase!!!
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maria on May 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe quality of your tubers is absolutely excellent. I loved everything about your package so many goodies included even dahlias seeds. They all sprouted and can't wait to see them blooming. You are a fantastic seller, cant wait to order more from you.
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About GollyBard
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I prefer kolinsky red sable brushes made from the soft tail hairs of the siberian weasel.
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My work is somewhat like a cabinet of curiosities.
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I enjoy writing and drawing with pen and ink. Long lists of words inspire ideas for my paintings.
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When I'm not painting you'll find me in my garden. Botanicals, garden maps and plans often find their way onto paper.
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My love of patterns turned into a collection of fabric and wallpaper. Do visit my website for more...
Do What You Love
I have always been an artist as far as I can remember and I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I love to work with my hands. I really cannot remember a time when art was not a part of my life in some way. I think you must do what you love.
My work has gone through many visual transformations over the years and continues to evolve and change. I'm a bit of a hummingbird when it comes to image making and I am always brimming with new ideas. If only my hands could work faster! Certain things have remained constant: my obsession with patterns and the cycle of life. Looking back, there have been little seeds planted along the way that influenced the art I make today. Here are just a few:
One of my very first recollections is having taken a class called insect study in third grade. My teacher wore a bracelet made of amber which had a mosquito perfectly preserved inside of it. I think that galvanized my growing fascination with bugs, insects and the natural world along with frequent trips to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
I studied fashion illustration and life drawing at the Fashion Institute of Technology as part of their Saturday Live, pre-college program. I loved my weekend jaunts in the city, however my high school art teacher in her quiet, subtle way, made a great impression on me too. She was a traditional watercolor painter who always worked along with us. I can remember simply enjoying watching her paint. She really taught me to work with watercolor and I have loved the medium ever since.
I received my BFA from Syracuse University, where I studied the fine art of printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Half alchemy and half art, I loved the repetition of process art and that has certainly remained with me, though I don't do as much printmaking these days. My studies included trips to the local zoological garden, SUNY Forestry School's taxidermy collection and Crouse Medical College, to study animal and human forms in life and in death. A summer abroad in Italy was a marvelous experience that fused together my love of the romantic, religious and scientific elements of art and nature.
My work is somewhat like a cabinet of curiosities. I'm influenced by natural history, botanicals, formal gardens, the seasons, color palettes and patterns, miniatures of the mughal court, books, fashion and people, and my cottage garden. Living in the Virginia countryside is slow living and it gives me the opportunity and time to explore ideas and learn new things. I take long walks through woods and fields, observe the tiny details in nature, raise monarch butterflies in summer, and I started a marvelous cutting garden, Twitten Garden. I especially love growing dahlias! Needless to say, all of these influences and experiences jumble together to shape my quirky imagery.
I hope you enjoy my collection of work. I am grateful for the opportunity to share it with you!
Visit me here for more snippets and tidbits,
shop updates and studio happenings:
website: www.gollybard.com
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instagram: @gollybard
p.s.
Once upon a time I was a Featured Seller on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-seller-gollybard-12241/
Shop members
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Holly Ward Bimba
Owner, Artist
Golly Bard is a nonsense nickname given to me by my family. My name is Holly. I'm just a girl, with a slightly curious style, who is happiest with a brush in hand. I live in Upperville, Virginia with my husband, Chuck, and our dogs, Ladybird and Jem.
Shop policies
ABOUT MY WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
My paintings are original watercolors. Each one is unique and one of a kind. They are painted on both hot and cold pressed watercolor paper. Hot pressed paper has a smooth finish, while cold pressed paper has a textured finish. Original watercolor paintings can be slightly cockled, a common characteristic of the medium, this is from wetting the paper with paint and water. In most cases the paintings dry flat. All of my paintings are titled, signed and dated in pencil on verso and initialed on the front.
ABOUT MY PRINTS
All of my prints are archival, digital reproductions (also known as giclee prints) of my watercolor paintings. They are carefully reproduced to capture the essence of the original watercolor painting and are printed with archival ink on 100% cotton rag paper. All of my reproduction prints are open edition and are available in the size indicated. Each print bears my signature Golly Bard Editions chop mark.
CARE OF ARTWORK
All work on paper is quite fragile. Care for your new art by choosing an acid free or archival matt material, frame with UV protection and most importantly, hang art away from direct sunlight and moisture.
FRAMING
All small prints will easily fit gallery frames of any size with an inner window of 8 x 10 inches. All large prints will fit a standard 13 x 19 inch frame. Paintings are often uniquely sized and custom framing is the best choice.
ABOUT MY DAHLIAS
All of my dahlias are field grown in my cutting garden, Twitten Garden, located in Virginia, with an emphasis on no-till, holistic land stewardship and without the use of harmful herbicides or pesticides. Dahlias grow tuberous roots called 'tubers'. Each dahlia tuber is a single root division and looks a bit like a fingerling potato. Tubers come in all shapes and sizes so expect a lot of variation. Each tuber will have a viable 'eye' on the crown, be true to the named cultivar, and grown from healthy, vigorous stock. My dahlias have been inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture. Available in the USA ONLY due to import restrictions.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
Returns and exchange details
If your package is damaged or lost Golly Bard will issue a refund or offer a replacement piece if possible.
If you have ordered dahlias tubers, please inspect your package immediately upon arrival and follow enclosed instructions for care and planting. Do contact me ASAP if you have any questions or concerns.
A refund includes the price of the art and outbound shipping charges.
QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ORDER?
Please contact Golly Bard by "conversation" or email as soon as possible so that your concerns may be addressed in a timely manner. I want you to be happy with your purchase and enjoy my work!
Golly Bard
Post Office Box 337
Upperville, Virginia 20185
U.S.A.
contact: hello [!at] gollybard.com
Payment
SALES TAX
Some states in the United States have introduced laws that affect online marketplaces such as Etsy. Therefore, Etsy collects and remits sales tax on orders when appropriate. We expect more states to change their sales tax requirements in the future.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS
The purchase value of your order will be declared on customs forms. Your order may be subject to customs fees, taxes or tariffs by your home country. Payment is the responsibility of the buyer. Packages that are not accompanied by a proper U.S. Customs declaration form and an invoice may be subject to seizure, forfeiture or return to sender. It is unlawful to mark packages as a gift or declare a lesser value. Please take this into consideration when placing your order with Golly Bard.
Shipping
SHIPPING USA
Artwork will ship priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Estimated delivery time 5-7 business days*
DAHLIA TUBER PRE-ORDERS will ship priority mail in April or after danger of frost has passed. This will vary by destination and weather trends.
SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL
Small prints and painting will ship first class international mail. Large paintings will ship priority international. Estimated delivery time 2-4 weeks*.
*This is an estimate only and will vary by destination, time of year and customs.
Additional policies and FAQs
Copyrights are not transferable with sale.