Meet the artist
Heather is a contemporary artist who creates thought-provoking pieces that tell a story of her personal growth. Born and raised in California, Heather had many challenges that inspired her to turn to art as a means of self-exploration and healing.
Despite the challenges she faced, Heather never lost her passion for art. She spent countless hours drawing and painting, honing her skills and developing her unique style. Through her art, she found a way to express her emotions and make sense of the world around her.
Heather received her education in the field of fine art through a unique combination of apprenticeships, private study, and hands-on experience. Her journey began in Salt Lake City, where she had the privilege of studying painting at an esteemed atelier. Over the course of three years, she worked diligently as an apprentice under the guidance of the renowned artist Jeff Hein.
During her time at the atelier, she immersed herself in the world of painting, honing her skills and expanding her artistic vision. This invaluable experience allowed her to grow as an artist and laid a solid foundation for her artistic journey.
Following this educational foundation, she also had the opportunity to study privately with Bryce Billings, a local artist known for his expertise in figurative painting, winner of the Portrait Society William Draper Grand Prize in 2014.
Stumbling upon sculpture in 2014, Heathers’ sculptural education began, which took a transformative turn when she had the privilege of being mentored by three exceptional artists: Deon Duncan, Kraig Varner, and Leroy Transfield. Under their guidance, she delved deep into the world of figurative sculpture, exploring the intricate relationship between anatomy, rhythms, emotion, and self-expression.
Heather is an active member of the National Sculpture Society, The Portrait Society, the Art Renewal Center, Allied Artists of America, and American Women Artists, participating in annual member shows and competitions.
Festivals/Fairs
*2024 Reno Tahoe International Art Show - NV
* 2023 Urban Arts Festival - UT
*2023 9TH & 9TH Street Festival - UT
*2023 Reno Tahoe International Art Show - NV
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
*2024 Ramble Gallery - Her Perspective- Northern Utah Female Artist Showcase - UT
*2024 Helper Project - Steven Lee Adams Gallery - UT
*2024 Face of Utah - Group Show - UT
*2024 Odd Duck Gallery - Group Show - UT
*2023 Odd Duck Gallery - Group show - UT
*2023 15th Street Gallery - Group show - UT
*2020 15th Street Gallery - Holiday Group show - UT
* 2017 15TH Street Gallery - Group show - UT
* 2016 Gallery at the Station - two-person show - UT
* 2016 Gallery 2901 - Small Works Holiday Show - UT
JURIED EXHIBITIONS
*2024 Allied Artist Of America - 111 annual exhibition - Online
*2024 SCNY Humans 24: Salmagundi Club- NY
*2023 Springville Museum - Spiritual and Religious Show - UT
*2023 15th Street Gallery Group Show - UT
*2023 Springville Museum - Spring Salon - UT
*2023 National Sculpture Society 90th Annual Awards exhibition - Brookgreen Gardens - SC
*2022 American Women Artists - annual member show - Online
*2022 Camelback International Gallery - Online
*2022 ARC Gallery - Face-to-Face show - CA
*2022 Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - UT
*2022 Sculpture In The Park Show - CO
*2021 Las Laguna Art Gallery - Women In Art Show - CA
*2021 Springville Museum art festival - UT
*2021 Sculpture in the Park - CO
*2020 National Sculpture Society 87th Annual Awards exhibition - Brookgreen Gardens - SC
*2019 Utah Cultural Celebration Center - What's on your plate? - UT
*2018 Utah Women's Exhibition - Utah Cultural Celebration - UT
*2018 Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - UT
* 2017 Art Access Gallery - Art 2 Go Show - UT
* 2017 Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - UT
* 2016 Bountiful Davis Art Center - Statewide Salon - UT
* 2016 Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - UT
* 2015 Springville Museum of Art - Spring Salon - UT
PUBLICATIONS
*2022 15 Bytes article - UT
*2021 15 Bytes mention - UT
*2019 Front cover of Maui Art Guide-Fall issue - HI
PUBLIC ART EXHIBITIONS/INSTALLMENTS
*2020 Endangered wildlife relief installation at Richard Nixon Museum and Gardens - CA
*2020 Mayor Jim Talbot, baseball monument - UT
* 2017 Art Shop Project (Gateway Mall) - UT
AWARDS
*2024 Faces of Utah SculptureXX- Doctorow Family Foundation Peer Honorable Mention-UT
*2024 SCNY Humans 24: Salmagundi Club-First place winner- NY
*2023 National Sculpture Society-Beverly Hoyt Robertson Memorial Award-SC
*2023-National Sculpture Society-Gloria Medal at the 90th Annual Awards Exhibition-SC
*2023 Teravarna online still life show-Talent prize-Online
*2022 Camelback Gallery- Figure show online-Silver award- For "SHINE" painting-Online
*2022 American Women Artists- Annual juried show- Associate membership first place award for "SHINE" painting-Online
*2022 Sculptors United portrait competition-UT- Second Place winner