IndiAnimalia (solo exhibit now at Irvington Branch Library, Indianapolis, IN)

IndiAnimalia includes thirteen species from Marion County’s Threatened, Endangered and Rare Species list (DNR).  Some of these animals live right here in Eagle Creek Park. Some are visitors, traveling through the area.

Creating these pieces helped me become acquainted with these animals and their fragile habitats. I asked questions like, Where do these animals live? What are their needs? How do we provide sanctuary for these animals? As I “made space” for the animals on my paper and cut shapes for them to “inhabit,” I thought about how we shape, transform and affect natural habitats.

Through my art, I hope to articulate something that honors these animals and their habitats. I hope you find something both familiar and beautiful-- IndiAnimalia.

-Elizabeth Seagull Heeter

SOLD.

SOLD.

Each of these original works is for sale, framed and matted 

(9" x 12") $125. 

9"x 12" prints are also available. $15.

"Channels of Communication" --my triptych for the Domestic Violence Network exhibit and auction

On March 6th, the Domestic Violence Network  http://dvnconnect.org/

will host an opening reception and silent auction for the exhibition, "Showing Hope," at the Athenaeum Art Space. 

Artists were invited to create and donate work exploring the theme of domestic violence from any perspective (individual, community, adult, child). 

Here is my submission, "Channels of Communication": (click for larger view)

My hope is that this piece offers multiple perspectives, that viewers read the images from whichever point-of-view most directly connects with their needs. These images might ask, Are we available to listen to each other? Is Someone bearing witness? Is my own voice willing? 

I included various elements of nature to emphasize spiritual resources: strength, trust, wisdom, beauty, love, renewal. 

After I work out my design, I use a fingertip razor to cut the shapes. Then I paint the cut-paper with black acrylic paint and trace my design onto watercolor paper. Finally, I mount the cut-paper onto my watercolor painting.

Click on each image below for a closer look.

This framed triptych will be up for auction on March 6th (6pm-9pm) and on display throughout March at the Art Space at the Athenaeum: 

401 East Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46204  

Open to the public.

link to fb: Showing Hope event

my floral series @ 5547 Project Gallery/Coal Yard Coffee

ORCHIDS, 2015.

hand-cut paper, black acrylic, watercolor

framed, 12"x 9"

$75

ONE DOZEN ROSES, 2015.

hand-cut paper, black acrylic, watercolor

framed, 9"x 12"

$75

PEONIES, 2015.

hand-cut paper, black acrylic, watercolor

framed, 9"x 12"

$75

TULIPS, 2015.

hand-cut paper, black acrylic, watercolor

framed, 9"x 12"

$75

THE MOON ROSE, 2015.

hand-cut paper, black acrylic, watercolor

framed, 9"x 12"

$75

First Friday Opening Reception details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/797166320355378/

Indy's vintage signs-----> titillating THRILLboards!

These original pieces will be included in the show, LOVE LIVES HERE, at 5547 Project Gallery throughout February. Come to the opening reception on February 6th!

Mattresses. (paper-cut mounted on watercolor, 12"x16", framed, $195.)

Pies and Buns. (paper-cut mounted on watercolor, 12"x16", framed, $195.)

Grease n Go! (paper-cut mounted on watercolor, 12"x16", framed, $195.)

These INDIANAPOLIS sign shapes were the original inspiration:

on East Washington

a former franchise 

on West 16th

I also gathered ideas from my sketchbook efforts of 2014:

(Then a little lusty innuendo brainstorm..!)

And then, I drew and cut and painted...

AND, I got my sassy grandma Sweedy's seal of approval:

"Well, honey, you could have been a LOT racier."

You are cordially invited to our 1st Friday Art Show

  February 6th 2015
  

'Love lives here'

Opening Reception at the 5547 Project Gallery 

Friday, February 6th 2015 

LIVE music w. Kayla Jo Cross and Emily Myren

FREE -ALL AGES SHOW
Flat 12 brewing co. pints available for purchase.
+
Serendipity mobile food truck
6PM-9PM

Exhibition dates: February 6th -February 27th 2015

5547 Bonna Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46219

-February Featuring Artists -

Jim Arnoldt, Jessalyn Trimble, Lauren Huffine, Elizabeth Heeter,
Jonee Adamson-Sutton, Andy Mogollon, Cuong Tran, Cindy Johnson,

Rae Effler, Jeannie Bogue, Cassie Kerns, Cindy Johnson,
Tyson White, Julia Weir, Mandykae Blair,
Kelsie Selch, and Benji Ramsey

montage: an enlistment photo and the National WWII Memorial (a commission)

Last summer Tim and his grandfather (a WWII veteran) traveled with the Indy Honor Flight program to Washington D.C. to the National WWII Memorial.

For Christmas, Tim had the idea to give his grandfather an original drawing that brought together his grandfather's enlistment photo and the WWII Memorial. Tim sent me pictures from their trip, a scan of the enlistment photo and a few notes.

I sent him a sketch of a composition-idea: unite the two images with a wheat wreath (an element of each of the pillars at the Memorial). We spoke on the phone so I could learn more of his grandfather's story and confirm plans for the design.

It was a special task creating this piece, reflecting on the connection between these two inspiring and honorable images and bringing them together in one drawing.

I also appreciated learning more about this organization: Indy Honor Flight

Indy Honor Flight is part of the National Honor Flight Network.

Here is the completed drawing: (graphite pencil, 11"x14")

enlistment photo

National WWII Memorial, Washington D.C.

drawing detail

Introducing...multi-color lanterns

Sanctuaries / An Indiana Christmas

Sanctuaries / An Indiana Christmas

An Indiana Christmas / Sanctuaries

Sledding (blue and white)

multi-color lanterns $10. 

blue/white lanterns $8.

(white flickering LED light included)

Printed on heavyweight vellum (from hand-cut silhouettes mounted on watercolor). 6" height, 2 1/2" diameter.

Lanterns available now at Bonna Shops Irvington and Handmade Holiday (pop-up shop) https://www.facebook.com/handmadeholidayirvington in Irvington, IN.

Also available via email: artbyheeter@gmail.com (paypal accepted)

Holiday greetings and light

An Irvington, Indiana Christmas

Solstice Sledding

Sanctuaries

blue/white lanterns (with white LED tealight included)

All lanterns $8.

Individual greeting cards (full color, 5"x7") $4. 

Box of 10 greeting cards (full color, 5"x7") $20.

Individual notecards (blue and white, 4 1/2" x 6 1/4") $3. 
(10 blue/white notecards for $15.)

WHERE TO PURCHASE:

-Order through me 

artbyheeter@gmail.com

(email or FB, paypal or other methods accepted) 

-Black Sheep Gifts (5626 E. Washington St. Ind, IN)

-Dream Designs at Bonna Shops (202 S. Audubon Rd Ind, IN)

HOLIDAY EVENTS

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Saturday, November 15th 9am-2pm

     Edgewood Cooperative Preschool Craft Bazaar

      4040 East Thompson Road, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Friday, November 21st, 6pm-9pm

Saturday, November 22nd, 10am-4pm

A Gathering of Artists

Bona Thompson Memorial Center

5350 E. University Avenue Ind., IN

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Saturday December 13th, 10am-4pm

     Alternative Gift Fair

@ The Irving Theatre (5505 East Washington St. Ind.,IN)

      https://www.facebook.com/events/801003146627723/

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