About Heather

Everything I paint, I paint for me first. I hang it in my apartment to be sure there’s nothing missing. I know a painting is done when I’m no longer annoyed. Once I realize it’s complete, I admire it and love it. I both love and hate to see it go.

I paint because sometimes there is an emotional overload that words can’t catch. Based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, my work moves between high-energy abstract expression and interpretations of the natural world, guided entirely by instinct. I don't try to over engineer a painting; I let the movement and the material take over.

I specialize in impasto and high-texture techniques, using heavy-body acrylics and sculptural gels to build physical depth on the canvas. My process is tactile and layered; I work to create a mirror-gloss or thick matte, dimensional finish that invites you to experience the painting as a 3D object rather than just a flat image.

Inspiration & Global Influence

My work is a dialogue between my life in New York City and the vibrant creative energy of my travels. A primary source of inspiration is the rich, storied art scene in Guadalajara, Mexico. My piece, Mexican Lounge, was born from the colors and movement of that region—a place that holds a permanent piece of my heart. You’ll find that same spirited energy in my abstracts, alongside textures inspired by wildlife encounters in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Whether it’s a 3x3 miniature or a larger 30×40 canvas, each piece is a sensory memory of these global connections.

Art & Resilience

After being diagnosed with Lyme disease in late 2025, my daily reality was reshaped by chronic pain and neurological disruptions. Painting shifted from a hobby to a vital way to process, release, and endure. There is no longer a separation between what I feel and what I make. My abstract work carries the tension and emotional overload of a body pushing back, while my nature pieces reflect a quieter sense of presence and grounding.

I currently live and work in New York City. The studio is run by my two cats, Zina and Zizi, who influence more of my work than they realize.