Heather Ihn Art
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An over-sharing, animal-obsessed, California based painter (oils, gouache), budding ceramicist, and occasional game artist.
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· May 7
Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Recap
This was my third year attending this invitational, and it’s fourth year in total. It’s a small event with no more than 15 artists, but it’s wonderfully organized by Colibri Gallery in a little town t...
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Decided to write a blog post to organize some thoughts and record the memory. Shoutout to @jonalexjames.bsky.social for all his help.
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I wanted to finish a book on my time off and after getting partway through no less than 6 other books and being disappointed, I finally found one that felt like a missing puzzle piece. This 100 pg book is quick but fascinating and impactful. I’ll be thinking about it for a while. #book
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I wanted to finish a book on my time off and after getting partway through no less than 6 other books and being disappointed, I finally found one that felt like a missing puzzle piece. This 100 pg book is quick but fascinating and impactful. I’ll be thinking about it for a while. #book
Getting all the painting I can in while I have time off from work. It’s really nice 🥺. The temps were quite brisk and the wind was cutting through my jacket. Great clouds and subtle colors today though. #pleinair #oilpainting #shellridge #walnutcreek
December 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Getting all the painting I can in while I have time off from work. It’s really nice 🥺. The temps were quite brisk and the wind was cutting through my jacket. Great clouds and subtle colors today though. #pleinair #oilpainting #shellridge #walnutcreek
Opted to stay indoors this morning since there was frost on the ground 🥶. Painted cozy warm things instead! #stilllife #coffee #oilpainting
December 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Opted to stay indoors this morning since there was frost on the ground 🥶. Painted cozy warm things instead! #stilllife #coffee #oilpainting
This is one of the best books I’ve seen on landscape painting. A total surprise! I found it in the library friends store. Definitely check it out, it covers everything in great detail and includes stunning paintings by so many amazing artists! Landscape Painting by Mitchell Albala
December 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is one of the best books I’ve seen on landscape painting. A total surprise! I found it in the library friends store. Definitely check it out, it covers everything in great detail and includes stunning paintings by so many amazing artists! Landscape Painting by Mitchell Albala
The clouds danced around Mt Diablo and I attempted to paint them. It was hard. #oilpainting #pleinair
December 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The clouds danced around Mt Diablo and I attempted to paint them. It was hard. #oilpainting #pleinair
N.C. Wyeth’s compositions are just SO ridiculously good. Very excited about this book.
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
N.C. Wyeth’s compositions are just SO ridiculously good. Very excited about this book.
This is what we chose to paint on this rainy, cold, and windy Christmas Day 😆. Kristian Matthews came back out and we all got hotpot after which was the perfect post painting meal. Wishing you all a wonderful and warm day. #pleinair #oilpainting
December 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is what we chose to paint on this rainy, cold, and windy Christmas Day 😆. Kristian Matthews came back out and we all got hotpot after which was the perfect post painting meal. Wishing you all a wonderful and warm day. #pleinair #oilpainting
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My friend Kristian Matthews came down to get a paint session in, and the rains really filled up the creek. I really loved watching the foam swirl and create beautiful patterns in the water. #pleinair #oilpainting
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My friend Kristian Matthews came down to get a paint session in, and the rains really filled up the creek. I really loved watching the foam swirl and create beautiful patterns in the water. #pleinair #oilpainting
Just a reminder we are having a little art sale out of our garage this Sunday from 11-4. It will be rainy, so dress warm! But we will have lots of warm drinks and snacks to keep yourself nourished while you browse all the art. #concordca #bayarea #art
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Just a reminder we are having a little art sale out of our garage this Sunday from 11-4. It will be rainy, so dress warm! But we will have lots of warm drinks and snacks to keep yourself nourished while you browse all the art. #concordca #bayarea #art
Painted this doggy sculpture I made, along with a vase from Anu Ghandi. Calling it “The Watchdog”. Feeling excited for this long break and to be able to get back in the pottery studio! So many animals, bowls, and mugs to be made. #pottery #painting #oilpainting #stilllife
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Painted this doggy sculpture I made, along with a vase from Anu Ghandi. Calling it “The Watchdog”. Feeling excited for this long break and to be able to get back in the pottery studio! So many animals, bowls, and mugs to be made. #pottery #painting #oilpainting #stilllife
I found this print at an estate sale a few weeks ago and lovingly put it in a hold pile. They forgot to check it out 😢. I went back today and voila, he was still there. MINE NOW. He reminds me of our Cudabear 🥹. Turns out I also LOVE the artist’s other work. www.rubyetc.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I found this print at an estate sale a few weeks ago and lovingly put it in a hold pile. They forgot to check it out 😢. I went back today and voila, he was still there. MINE NOW. He reminds me of our Cudabear 🥹. Turns out I also LOVE the artist’s other work. www.rubyetc.com
Some newly purchased ceramics! Cups are from Anu Ghandi, and the plate is from a student artist at Red Ox Clay Studio. I’m ready to get my hands in the mud again. I have no problem tossing out every single mass manufactured dish in our cabinet to make space for these beauties. #pottery
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Some newly purchased ceramics! Cups are from Anu Ghandi, and the plate is from a student artist at Red Ox Clay Studio. I’m ready to get my hands in the mud again. I have no problem tossing out every single mass manufactured dish in our cabinet to make space for these beauties. #pottery
Just a little mandarin orange to start the day. #stilllife #oilpainting
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Just a little mandarin orange to start the day. #stilllife #oilpainting
Chilly mornings these days! Still happy to be able to get out and sneak in a quick painting though. Rewarded with a near boiling hot shower and hot breakfast. #pleinair #oilpainting
December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Chilly mornings these days! Still happy to be able to get out and sneak in a quick painting though. Rewarded with a near boiling hot shower and hot breakfast. #pleinair #oilpainting
Mark your calendars! We are having an open studio sale this year out of our garage once more in Concord CA Sunday, Dec 21. LOTS of new work to see, as well as ceramics from Jon and Me. Hope you can make it!!!
December 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mark your calendars! We are having an open studio sale this year out of our garage once more in Concord CA Sunday, Dec 21. LOTS of new work to see, as well as ceramics from Jon and Me. Hope you can make it!!!
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My beautiful Morning Meditation 83 arrived safely and it is even more beautiful in person. Once my Christmas tree comes down, I will hang it with my other tree paintings. Also @heatherihnart.com, thank you for the adorable crow figure you made and the stickers. I 💙 them all.
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My beautiful Morning Meditation 83 arrived safely and it is even more beautiful in person. Once my Christmas tree comes down, I will hang it with my other tree paintings. Also @heatherihnart.com, thank you for the adorable crow figure you made and the stickers. I 💙 them all.