stained ghost

stained ghost

art magic,
community &
creative
communications
from
holly hilgenberg

Holly Hilgenberg of Stained Ghost vending at Old Town Vintage Market in Eureka

Welcome to the Stained Ghost online portal, created for you to explore art magic and engage with my offerings and services for supporting you in living your purposeful, joyful life as your brightest, most authentic self!

To connect, subscribe to the Double Gemini substack newsletter, follow me on instagram @stainedghost, or email me at stainedghost@gmail.com

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you are invited to join

earth party

learn more about the monthly nature-immersed creative community offerings in humboldt county, northern california and beyond here!

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now available:
the radical creativity podcast!

The Radical Creativity podcast, where we share the stories of artists and visionaries who are creating a more beautiful world for all with their art, is now available!

Listen here or by subscribing to the Radical Creativity podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

listen here!

upcoming offerings & events

upcoming offerings & events

innerWILD creative retreat

Saturday, March 28th
11 a.m.-4 p.m
Howland Hill Outdoor School

A day to connect with YOUR innerwild with movement & making in the heart of the redwoods at Howland Hill Outdoor School, from DiRT & Glitter!  

Activities include yoga, authentic movement, intuitive painting and more, with lunch provided by Sugar Pine Dine.

This is a FREE offering for community members ages 17+ living in Del Norte County or adjacent Tribal lands (donation suggested for those residing outside of this area)

Space is limited for this offering with registration closing March 12!

Sign up & learn more here!

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i love aging!

you are invited to contribute to this publication celebrating the art of dress as an ongoing experience

Be part of the magic of i love aging!, a collaborative independent publication created from contributions that reflect real human style! Learn more about what i love aging! is all about here. 

The submission deadline for the first issue of i love aging! is MAY 1, 2026 (which just happens to be May Day/Beltane/our fav holiday, so you KNOW we are gonna have some fun!).

To be part of our FIRST issue, please fill out our submission form here.

learn about the love here

pictured: holly in front of “co-create/re-create,” her interactive recycled fiber art installation at breathing bridges 2024, in del norte county, ca

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now available!

communication as a sacred act

A zine exploring ways to approach the digital space that minimize harm and support your expansion, growth, enjoyment & connection

get your copy here
close up of abstract painting from Holly Hilgenberg of Stained Ghost

my practice

woven together

My art practice is a interdisciplinary tapestry including the mediums of:

planting seeds

My service practice is heavily focused on growing an ecosystem that invites folks in to support living your most authentic, creative, joyful life and broadly includes:

community

the ways in which my practice is tending to the garden of connection with others

learn more here

society of air

my creative communications project supporting artists, healers, small business owners and social change makers in sharing your work with the world in a way that feels authentic, aligned and even enjoyable

visit society of air here

projects

the always growing and transforming collection of projects weaving my art making, community building and creative communications work into one practice

learn more here

let’s connect

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