ABOUT | Art with Heather

welcome to the studio

LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER

My story began when...

I decided on a creative career, or should I say, the creative career path chose me. I had other interests but there was no pulling away from what my heart wanted.

I have been exploring the world around me a little differently and through a creative lens as far back as I can remember. This all led me to eventually doing a diploma in Illustration and photography and later on completing my bachelor's degree in illustration.

I had my focus on picture books and I have since completed a few books and excited to have more on the way. I also worked on a number of freelance projects and I have loved growing as an illustrator but I knew deep down that I wanted more. I wanted to continue learning and dive deeper into work that could help people.

I knew there was a way to combine everything I love.

I had to find it.

I wanted to make a difference.

It just wasn't quite enough to be doing art on my own when I knew how powerful and healing art could be. I wanted to connect with people and help people use art as a tool for self-discovery and healing. I wanted art to become a new language and tool to communicate, process and understand emotions and trauma, especially for people who find talking difficult.

We are all unique individuals and therefore we all need slightly different approaches or methods.

I've experienced this first hand and I knew I needed to help others and art therapy became a natural fit for me. I applied to a university in Australia with a top-notch master's degree programme so that I could start the journey to becoming a qualified and registered art therapist. In the meantime, until I am registered, I'm enjoying the experience of sharing non-clinical therapeutic art and creative workshops.