Monika Holloway was born and grew up in Poland, in a lovely town near the Tatra Mountains. As a child she was very artistic, living with her head in the clouds - playing classical guitar, drawing and creating fantastical worlds in her imagination. For many years she also studied violin, thinking that this will be her future. But life had different plans for her. In 2005 Monika decided to emigrate to England. Once there, she quickly settled in her day job, got married and focused on her family life.
And then, simply by chance, she discovered fantasy art. First time Monika picked up a paintbrush in Fall 2010 and straight away she realised this is exactly what she wants to do for the rest of her life. Painting became her drug, her biggest addiction. Now, nearly five years on, she couldn't exist without her fairies, unicorns and all those magical creatures who inhibit her soul and her dreams. She doesn't know where the artistic journey will take her but she knows one thing: there is no going back.
And then, simply by chance, she discovered fantasy art. First time Monika picked up a paintbrush in Fall 2010 and straight away she realised this is exactly what she wants to do for the rest of her life. Painting became her drug, her biggest addiction. Now, nearly five years on, she couldn't exist without her fairies, unicorns and all those magical creatures who inhibit her soul and her dreams. She doesn't know where the artistic journey will take her but she knows one thing: there is no going back.
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