Meet the Artist
Heidi Heather
Hi! I am a mixed media artist that works primarily with oil and cold wax on artist panel and reclaimed wood.
I would define my work somewhere between Surrealist and Magic Realism, powered by my crazy imagination and passion for color, minute detail, and the building up and removal of layers.
I'm curious about life as a human and one’s ability to choose growth over stagnancy. I love frogs and all things flora and fauna, my husband’s popcorn, and adventure off the beaten path.
And I believe in the power of love and connection and the importance of play, while being authentic and telling our stories.
I happily live with my husband and our dog, Moo, in Excelsior, MN.
As of October 3, 2024
another Part of me changed. This Part is more noticeable than what is taking place internally; it’s my name. I've always liked my first name, Heidi, and my initials, HKH. That made my decision even easier to keep them as they are and let go of what no longer serves me. By changing my middle name and last name to honor my sisters, Karen and Heather, it symbolizes the thread that connects us. More importantly it is a symbol of taking back my power and a step further in setting me free from my trauma-filled past. So as of October 3, 2024, my new, officially approved, and supported name by the Courts of Minnesota is Heidi Karen Heather ✨
P.S. and if you call me ‘Heather’, no worries, as I have already been called ‘Heather’ from time to time. Now it’s just official ☺️
Some of My Inspirations
Rocks in shadow, chartreuse colored moss, papery husks of giant ground cherries, Milkweed and Baptisia and Peony pods, layers of feathers, shimmer-y fish scales, seeds: Jack in the Pulpit, Scarlet Runner Beans, miniature details in: beetles', grasshoppers’ and millipedes’ bodies, the intricate wings of: butterflies and dragonflies, flowers' innards and outers, the inside of a dried-out avocado peel, gnarled tree bodies and roots, driftwood worn, agates' swirls and rings, the coil of a baby fern fond, the structure of lotus pods, the color and form of chestnuts and pomegranates, clusters of sumac berries...