{"title":"Helen Holmquist-Johnson, Handmade Paper Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA lifelong Fort Collins resident and proud Colorado State alumna, Helen finds inspiration in the natural beauty of Colorado, its four seasons, animals, and the ordinary miracles of everyday life. After a career in academia, she followed her passion for creativity and began pursuing art full-time. She specializes in handmade paper art, creating one-of-a-kind greeting cards and intricate quilled artwork. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and crafted by hand, celebrating the beauty and surprising possibilities of simple paper through color, texture, and detail. For Helen, creativity is a gift—and a way to connect with others and build community. She loves imagining the person who will receive a piece of her work and creating something that will make them feel seen, remembered, or simply bring a little joy to their day. Her goal is to transform sustainable materials into meaningful art that adds beauty and connection to our corner of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/bluemooseartgallery.com\/collections\/helen-holmquist-johnson-handmade-paper-art.oembed","provider":"Blue Moose Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}