Born in Alberta, Heather has lived in Airdrie since 1979. Having been privileged to work with children for most of her career, it allowed her to explore art techniques with the students.
"I had an intense desire to return to the art I had studied in the early 70s. In 2006 I retired from Rocky View School District and enrolled in the Airdrie School of Art. Although I am mostly self taught, being with a group of creative people, inspired me greatly.”
Initially Heather's interest was in watercolour painting, but she has included acrylics, pastels, glass work, and sculpture to her repertoire.
"Painting has changed the way I look at the world around me. The Alberta landscape, world architecture, human expression through posture, and my grandchildren, are my inspirations. The ability to capture the moment, and then paint my interpretation of it, is a feeling of empowerment.”
Heather has participated in community events such as Empty Bowls, Airdrie's Main Street Art Project , Art in Motion, the Wetlands and Watershed project, Artember, and The Alberta Flood of Roses Project, with allproceeds going to the Red Cross for Alberta flood relief. Her Art was chosen to hang as a banner, on the Airdrie Arts Alley.
Heather worked in the art classes at the School of Hope, Catholic School Board, and most recently, as an Artist in residence for the Calgary School Board.
About My Studio Name
I have always been a shy person, and even more reclusive as an artist. Over the last few years I have been encouraged to come out into the light.
One spring as I was painting , I looked out my window and saw a rabbit in my rockery. I had lived in my home for 32 years, and never seen a rabbit in my garden. I rushed for my camera as the rabbit patiently waited.
Symbolic? Who knows, but that is how I got the name. I am now emerging from my rabbit hole to share my work with you.
You can see my work in MuK-Luk Magpies Stained Glass Emporium inc.
103,2966 Main Street , Airdrie AB, Canada
www.muklukmagpies.com
or
See one of my Sculptures in it's new home in Mexico at
http://www.villastarofthesea.com/Sirena_Gordita/La_Sirena_Gordita.html
Join me on Facebook
www.facebook.com/rabbitintherockerystudio
"I had an intense desire to return to the art I had studied in the early 70s. In 2006 I retired from Rocky View School District and enrolled in the Airdrie School of Art. Although I am mostly self taught, being with a group of creative people, inspired me greatly.”
Initially Heather's interest was in watercolour painting, but she has included acrylics, pastels, glass work, and sculpture to her repertoire.
"Painting has changed the way I look at the world around me. The Alberta landscape, world architecture, human expression through posture, and my grandchildren, are my inspirations. The ability to capture the moment, and then paint my interpretation of it, is a feeling of empowerment.”
Heather has participated in community events such as Empty Bowls, Airdrie's Main Street Art Project , Art in Motion, the Wetlands and Watershed project, Artember, and The Alberta Flood of Roses Project, with allproceeds going to the Red Cross for Alberta flood relief. Her Art was chosen to hang as a banner, on the Airdrie Arts Alley.
Heather worked in the art classes at the School of Hope, Catholic School Board, and most recently, as an Artist in residence for the Calgary School Board.
About My Studio Name
I have always been a shy person, and even more reclusive as an artist. Over the last few years I have been encouraged to come out into the light.
One spring as I was painting , I looked out my window and saw a rabbit in my rockery. I had lived in my home for 32 years, and never seen a rabbit in my garden. I rushed for my camera as the rabbit patiently waited.
Symbolic? Who knows, but that is how I got the name. I am now emerging from my rabbit hole to share my work with you.
You can see my work in MuK-Luk Magpies Stained Glass Emporium inc.
103,2966 Main Street , Airdrie AB, Canada
www.muklukmagpies.com
or
See one of my Sculptures in it's new home in Mexico at
http://www.villastarofthesea.com/Sirena_Gordita/La_Sirena_Gordita.html
Join me on Facebook
www.facebook.com/rabbitintherockerystudio