About Brierley Hollow.....



Hi! I'm Allie, I am a Penrith (Western Sydney) based mum, wife and artist. I enjoy crochet and mixed media painting.
I have a background in the veterinary industry as both a vet nurse and in business management. I have always had a love of arts and crafts and have attended art classes and workshops in a variety of mediums from a young age. I am equally blessed to have such a creative and supportive family also who help me in my hollow...OUR hollow!
Some of my works will feature abstract or surreal patterns, people and forms and I enjoy manipulating them to create pieces reflective of relationships and the emotional journey in my life. You will also notice many of my creations have animal themes also....my favourite animal being a cat!
I like to think my works bravely share with you my sometimes fragile self, juxtaposed with my elated moments as I journey through life.
As an adult I have struggled with my mental health and as part of my recovery turned to my creative passion during this time to heal and recover. Looking back I noticed in some form or another I have always turned to art and faith throughout my life as a way to cope with any turmoil and express and connect with my inner emotions and explore relationships. Brierley Hollow plays a very sincere, valuable and sentimental part in my recovery and life journey as a result.
This is why my studio and business Brierley Hollow was born, Brierley...also my middle name... and the name passed down through generations of creative women before me... and Hollow.. representing a warm welcome place where I can create pieces of art, crafts, gifts and more to share with you.
Thank you for supporting Brierley Hollow