I’m a contemporary abstract artist based in Durango, Colorado. My work is known for its joyful use of color and expressive layers that aim to inspire calm, confidence, and connection. Before I became a full-time artist, I worked as a health educator, and that background continues to shape my creative process. Through my paintings, I strive to blend art and wellness—to uplift, to heal, and to remind us of all to rediscover joy in the present moment.
For me, painting has always been about joy—the kind that bubbles up when color meets canvas and emotion finds form. My spark ignites when I see how art can shift a mood, open a heart, or brighten a space. I’m endlessly fascinated by how color communicates what words sometimes can’t. Each layer I paint is a process of transformation—turning emotions into something uplifting, something that helps people reconnect with their own sense of calm and happiness.
Living and creating in Durango, I’m inspired daily by the beauty and energy of this community. Sharing my art here, surrounded by so many creative souls, reminds me that joy is meant to be shared. My spark is fueled by connection—the moment someone smiles because a painting made them feel. That’s what keeps me coming back to the canvas, again and again.
~ Heather ~
