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Heather Sweatte - Artist

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My love for art began at a very young age.   I was always drawing and getting into trouble for drawing on things, like the walls.   I think it was pretty much impossible for me to hold a pencil or pen in my hand without doodling.   As a teenager, my love for all things art-related grew and developed thanks to some wonderful art teachers in high school.   Unfortunately, a fine arts education was not in my future and I pursued more “useful” degrees.   I am a strictly self-taught artist.   I joke that I am a professional by day, and an artist by...more
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New Painting Under Way

April 6th, 2017

Hello Everybody! Last week I began a new commissioned piece featuring ocean life. I've really enjoyed this painting, and I seem to gravitate towards water-related paintings. Something about water is so calming and and restorative to me. This pain... 

New Inspiration from the Coast

September 14th, 2016

So I just returned from a long trip to Navarre & Destin, FL where I had a very relaxing and fun-filled vacation. This was my first trip to Navarre or Destin and I thought they were absolutely beautiful. I've never seen such beautiful beaches or wat... 

Just Pondering...

August 16th, 2016

So I finished the ocean painting and titled it "Deep Into the Darkness" and it has already been posted on my website. That was a really fun, although challenging painting for me. I typically like to use really bright palettes and tend to avoid "da... 

New Work Coming Soon

August 10th, 2016

I'm in the process of creating a new piece. This one is a personal favorite of mine so far, but then again, aren't they all? This painting is all about depth and point of view. It puts you under the ocean looking up through the water. It's very ...