original sketches and studies by Canadian artist Heather Castles
Hi, I’m Heather! I am an old school artist.
I studied art at the Alberta College of Art and Design and Capilano University. Over the last 20 years I’ve enjoyed illustrating interesting projects including greeting cards and children’s books. I think my love for picture books has resulted in my playful painting style and subject matter.
Painting Ontario, Canada :
I love to paint the flora and fauna of my own backyard in... from farms to forests, there's so much to see here in Ontario. Algonquin Park has special meaning to my family, with my great-grandfather being one of the first park guides. It is pretty special portaging to lakes he visited a hundred years ago, and capturing how I feel about those places in my paintings.
Thoughtful of the process :
I love nature and conservation, so approach each project looking for opportunities to visually share the details of nature I find amazing, and with a thoughtfulness towards my work’s impact on the environment. While I use beautiful quality art materials to get the best results, I complement those with reclaimed and recycled materials in my art process and packaging. So don’t be surprised if a piece of art arrives to you packaged in paint splattered paper used to protect the table while working!
