About Heidi
My work bares the imprint of growing up immersed in the artist culture of Cape Ann Massachusetts. As a youth summer days were spent in adult workshops absorbing the enthusiasm for capturing a cloud on 140 lb. watercolor paper, for being a link between natural wonder observed (on location) to its impression on a rectangle which would hang on a wall. I studied from 1972 forward with Betty Lou Schlemm and her teacher Edgar Whitney. These foundations led to studying at Rhode Island School of Design, and living in Rome during senior year as a member of The European Honors Society. I earned a B.F.A in Painting and an M.A.T. and an ALA. After graduating, 7 years were spent exhibiting and curating Art in Westchester County, New York where numerous awards and citations were awarded. Next came a decade of exploring the arts as Art Department head in Berlin Germany. In 2000 I switched residence back to my native island, opening Tidal Edge Gallery (Rockport) in 2005. I served as President and Acting Director of The Rockport Art Association & Museum. In 2015 I established the Creative Community group to broaden accessibility to an Art community through inclusive programs throughout the year. As an active artist member of North Shore Art Association, Marblehead Art Association, Newburyport Art Association, and the National Association of Women Artists my work can be seen across a broad geographical region.
My work is noteworthy for its unique use of color, energy, and relation to Art History while also being of today. It is acclaimed and in collections throughout the United States and Europe. I am a painter, conceptualist, photographer and sculptor.
More recent awards of note have been the Gudrun Sjoden International Artist Grant and the Hemphill Travel Grant. These led to projects in Southern England, 2017-2023. Sculpture: Flying Horse in 2023/24/25 and Franconia Artwalk 2025.
