Julia Holden

Julia Holden is a Waiheke Island-based multidisciplinary artist known for her exquisite oil portraits of pets, including dogs, cats, and other small animals. After experiencing a year of loss, she turned to pet portraiture as a means to bring joy into her life and quickly garnered a loyal clientele, including celebrities and everyday families. Her work reflects the deep emotional bonds that people share with their pets, and Holden donates part of her proceeds to pet charities such as the SPCA, further demonstrating her commitment to animal welfare.