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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A beautiful day off. A moment to kick my feet up and relax, and also sneak in a painting. I beelined to Heather Farms to paint roses, and despite a cloudy forecast it ended up being almost TOO sunny and hot. Not complaining though, every second was enjoyed. #pleinair #roses #painting
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Some recent painting sales 🥹🥹🥹. So grateful, so honored. The world is a tough place right now, so these moments are extra meaningful and bright. Thank you so much for letting my work shine in your homes.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Some recent painting sales 🥹🥹🥹. So grateful, so honored. The world is a tough place right now, so these moments are extra meaningful and bright. Thank you so much for letting my work shine in your homes.
We found out our neighbors have been sneaking into our front yard at night, trying to evade cameras and stealing grocery bags full of oranges repeatedly. 😭 half the tree is gone, but the invasion of space and mean spirit was (we’ve never talked to them) what hurts most. I don’t mind sharing but ASK.
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We found out our neighbors have been sneaking into our front yard at night, trying to evade cameras and stealing grocery bags full of oranges repeatedly. 😭 half the tree is gone, but the invasion of space and mean spirit was (we’ve never talked to them) what hurts most. I don’t mind sharing but ASK.
Back working with a dream client/realtor/neighbor that has me paint custom gifts. It’s SO much fun. This homeowner just sold their home, and one particularly special place was their custom kitchen. Lemons for a splash of color, coincidentally the tree outside looks like a lemon. #painting #gouache
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy Halloween! Not a pumpkin, but still something orange. This little raccoon is wondering how he’s going to fit this in his non-existent mouth.
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy Halloween! Not a pumpkin, but still something orange. This little raccoon is wondering how he’s going to fit this in his non-existent mouth.
@vampirillo.bsky.social I always know when you go on Bluesky 😆, thanks for all the love! 💕
October 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@vampirillo.bsky.social I always know when you go on Bluesky 😆, thanks for all the love! 💕
Doing more still life’s since it’s now too dark in the morning to paint before work. Luckily our satsuma tree has a ton of fruit this year so we have lots of subject matter. #painting #stilllife #sunflowers
October 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Doing more still life’s since it’s now too dark in the morning to paint before work. Luckily our satsuma tree has a ton of fruit this year so we have lots of subject matter. #painting #stilllife #sunflowers
Painted these rotten half eaten pomegranates this morning. It seemed appropriate for the times. I am bummed I didn’t have more time with them, but they were already starting to mold and become hazardous 😅. #stilllife #painting #allaprima
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Painted these rotten half eaten pomegranates this morning. It seemed appropriate for the times. I am bummed I didn’t have more time with them, but they were already starting to mold and become hazardous 😅. #stilllife #painting #allaprima
It’s getting too cold to just go straight to the hills after a workout. Look at my red hand 😅. Going to pack some sweatpants and boots next time! I decided to paint next to my car to avoid muddy shoes and having to wash them again, but luckily there were gorgeous views all around! #pleinair
October 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It’s getting too cold to just go straight to the hills after a workout. Look at my red hand 😅. Going to pack some sweatpants and boots next time! I decided to paint next to my car to avoid muddy shoes and having to wash them again, but luckily there were gorgeous views all around! #pleinair
Usually there are two coyotes in the field, but this time there was a third. I think this was the pup, who was very curious about me and ended up following little too close for my liking. They’re beautiful and usually don’t bother anyone. I love painting in their company but kept distance today 😅.
October 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Usually there are two coyotes in the field, but this time there was a third. I think this was the pup, who was very curious about me and ended up following little too close for my liking. They’re beautiful and usually don’t bother anyone. I love painting in their company but kept distance today 😅.
Volume up to hear the coyotes screaming along with the ambulances. Pretty cool but definitely kind of eerie when you’re alone 😅.
October 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Volume up to hear the coyotes screaming along with the ambulances. Pretty cool but definitely kind of eerie when you’re alone 😅.
What a gorgeous morning. It’s days like this that are extra hard to go back to work. The light was awe inspiring and at the peak right when I had to pack up and go home. LOVE post rain sunrises! #pleinair #pleinairpainting
October 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
What a gorgeous morning. It’s days like this that are extra hard to go back to work. The light was awe inspiring and at the peak right when I had to pack up and go home. LOVE post rain sunrises! #pleinair #pleinairpainting
Added some wires into this one so the birds have somewhere to land. I could spend all day watching them flutter to and from their little spot. #pleinair
October 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Added some wires into this one so the birds have somewhere to land. I could spend all day watching them flutter to and from their little spot. #pleinair
Cat angels everywhere 🥺. I wasn’t expecting a tearful painting session but the penultimate episode of WTF with Marc Maron was so bittersweet. Sigh. Anyway, enjoy the morning birds (just have to put the wires in) and a young coyote on the hunt. #pleinair
October 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Cat angels everywhere 🥺. I wasn’t expecting a tearful painting session but the penultimate episode of WTF with Marc Maron was so bittersweet. Sigh. Anyway, enjoy the morning birds (just have to put the wires in) and a young coyote on the hunt. #pleinair
The clouds this morning were really beautiful. Next week is all rain so saying goodbye to all this “California Gold”. #pleinair #morningmeditation
October 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The clouds this morning were really beautiful. Next week is all rain so saying goodbye to all this “California Gold”. #pleinair #morningmeditation
My god this is a life changer! I always wear a light button down for sun protection when painting and have been wanting to find one with elastic cuffs. It works so well, and also loosens up some that are a little tight.
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My god this is a life changer! I always wear a light button down for sun protection when painting and have been wanting to find one with elastic cuffs. It works so well, and also loosens up some that are a little tight.