Heather L. Harris
Austin, TX
HeatherHarrisArt.com
work available through artist:
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512-577-2787

Mixed-Media  


Purple Skies

Artist's statement: The Twilight's End series is now complete, and I have begun my newest works. There is no series name, as I am creating what comes to mind and taking advantage of the opportunities and scenes that compel me. I continue to combine my three loves: photography, digital technology and welding, into mixed-media pieces. Landscapes, cityscapes, water, sunsets and sunrises still deeply elicit strong feelings in me, yet I adore abstracts. For this reason, each landscape or cityscape will continue to evolve into an abstract or two. I just can't get away from these loves!! 

Bio: Heather was born in Germany to American parents, but grew up in Illinois. Though she demonstrated an early interest in drawing, photography, and creating structures, it would be many years before she took her artistic talents seriously. Living somewhat of a gypsy lifestyle, Heather attended the Air Force Academy and lived in Colorado Springs for a year and a half, followed by a stint in Tucson and attendance at University of Arizona. She soon headed to Austin to join family, to complete her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and to educate middle school students. A gift of a Canon Rebel SLR camera helped awake the creative sleeping giant. Then, while teaching at a local middle school, Heather pushed her students to explore their creative sides by illustrating science concepts in novel ways. Their enthusiasm drew her in, and soon she was capturing and manipulating her own world through the camera, computers, and metal sculpture.