Heather Bergstrom

Artist
Statement

My
art expresses the joy and wonder I experience in my daily life. My
acrylic and oil paintings, illustrations and charcoal drawings show
soul-touching scenes which tell the viewer a story, bringing them into an
intimate moment of the event I capture. Sharing simple, relatable moments
expressed in my art allows me to deepen cherished memories and experiences. I
invite viewers to sense positive emotions and be reminded of less complicated
times in their personal history.

Short Bio

Heather Bergstrom is an artist
who tells stories through her art. She paints and draws expressive scenes
which evoke feelings of contentment, nostalgia, and joie de vivre. She says, “I view my art as a joyful respite
in the middle of life’s hardships.” Heather draws
inspiration from childhood memories, nature, historical figures, and by
studying the works of her favorite artists. Her
favorite mediums are acrylic, oil, watercolor, pen and ink and charcoal and
graphite.

An
advocate for arts and culture, Heather is the President of the Wellington Art
Society (WAS) (2023-2025) and has attained WAS Signature Member status. She is
also a Signature Member of Artists of Palm Beach County (APBC), and a member of
the Urban Sketchers of the Palm Beaches. She is the proud recipient of several
awards from art fairs and exhibitions and participates in juried art festivals
and gallery exhibitions in southeast Florida. Most recently, Heather’s “Flying
Ace” was awarded Best in Show by the Town of Jupiter Art Committee. The
painting was subsequently purchased by the Town to be permanently hung in the
main lobby of their new town hall.

Heather
is an Artist in Residence at Zero Empty Spaces in Palm Beach Gardens. When she
is not in her studio creating, Heather can be found teaching private and group art
classes for teens to adults, advocating for arts and culture in her community,
and volunteering her time and talents to make art available to those in need.
She also has the privilege to work for and be mentored by master oil painter,
Laurie Snow Hein.

To
learn more about Heather Bergstrom and her artwork, please visit her website at
https://www.HeatherBergstrom.art and follow her on social media @HeatherBergstromArt.