“We live in a world where beautiful fascinating art surrounds us every day; some in very small intimate ways and others in astounding ways. When we use the gift of our sight connected to our soul- and internally appreciate the natural wonders of the world we live within and the people we create with... we truly appreciate the gift of art." - Heather Schaefer
Welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to view my website! Over the years, this site has become a way to document and share my artwork. I feel blessed to share my passion for art as a high school art teacher. Art continues to grow as a passion in my life, and has been there in my soul since I can remember. Being in nature often with my family is the first form of art that I began to appreciate, and this fostered my desire to create art at a very young age. Creating art, and the feeling that comes with it has inspired me throughout my life to grow, learn, and reflect, which has directly impacted who I am and strive to be as well. Creating art is my connectedness to the world around me, and it always comes back as the place where I experience true flow, calmness and a spiritual state of mind. I create many different kinds of art during my free time for leisure. Much of the art I create is focused on nature, and many of my paintings are inspired by the natural uninterrupted beauty of the world that is becoming less and less existent with time. I enjoy using photographs from camping trips, vacations, or other special places that are close to my heart as my inspiration. Recently I am really enjoying studying portraiture as well. I am working to become comfortable in a wide variety of materials and subject matter... although I'd agree I fall back to realism in a way as far as my "artist style" goes.
Art is an incredible, powerful, and beautiful way to communicate with the world around us. It is the native language among all humans on the planet. Art can share a sense of understanding, emotion, and energy to all that take in it's beauty; art can make a statement- share truth, or make one think to their deepest core as the viewer or the artist. Art can also capture memories or moments in time. I strive to help my high school students to understand these things, and use art as a way to connect to themselves and create art with a purpose. Creating art is something that can be so much more than painting a pretty picture!
This website is full of various works that I have created over several years. Some have been commissioned, and others are personal paintings, or a part of my learning process. Some are from years ago, literally back in high school! Please contact me with any questions or commissions.
With true sincerity and gratitude,
Heather Schaefer
Art is an incredible, powerful, and beautiful way to communicate with the world around us. It is the native language among all humans on the planet. Art can share a sense of understanding, emotion, and energy to all that take in it's beauty; art can make a statement- share truth, or make one think to their deepest core as the viewer or the artist. Art can also capture memories or moments in time. I strive to help my high school students to understand these things, and use art as a way to connect to themselves and create art with a purpose. Creating art is something that can be so much more than painting a pretty picture!
This website is full of various works that I have created over several years. Some have been commissioned, and others are personal paintings, or a part of my learning process. Some are from years ago, literally back in high school! Please contact me with any questions or commissions.
With true sincerity and gratitude,
Heather Schaefer
