Biography

Heather’s contemporary paintings are based on observations and experiences. The often deeply personal subject matters, afford insights into our shared humanity. Painterly gestural marks, offers the uniqueness of individual experience.

Heather's spacial awareness and conceptual thinking was initially wrought through her First Class Hons Degree in 3/D Design, developing imaginative architectural interior design, nurtured by lecturers from the Architectural Association, London. Heather later side stepped straight into a Post Graduate Diploma in Painting and Drawing, and a Masters in Visual Art from West Dean College, (Sussex University), which was credited to her in 2006.

In 2008 and 2014, Heather gained entry into the National Open Art Exhibitions, and in 2010, she won the Stride Open (The Oxmarket, Chichester). Heather was subsequently accepted as a member of the contemporary art group, 'ARTEL' and into the Unity Studios, (both visions seeded by Tim Sandys-Renton, Senior Lecturer from the Chichester University). Heather went on to exhibit regularly with both Groups in Chichester, including at: The Guildhall, Priory Park ; St.Johns Chapel, St. John's Street; the Oxmarket; St. Andrews Court; Seawards, Metro House, Northgate and numerous Chichester Art Trails. In 2015 and 2016, Heather was invited by Louisa Higgs and Annabel Seal, to exhibit with 'YAP' in South Kensington, London. Between 2016 and 2022, Dr Sharon-Michi Kusunoki (PhD), approached Heather to participate in a number of exquisite and highly successful, private group exhibitions. Heather has also enjoyed a number of solo exhibitions.

Between 2020 and 2024, whilst caring for her mother, development of her work progressed through the TURPS Correspondence Course initiative. Mentors included: Jake Clarke, Graham Crowley and Colin Smith.

Heather is a British artist, based along the south coast and her work is held within a growing number of private collections and she continues to work in her home studio.