I recently finished two new larger paintings inspired by the changeable spring weather. These pieces will be exhibited this weekend at the Spring Art Pop-up, curated by Eden Stein of Secession Art & Design.
Read MoreSuperfine SF starts this Thursday, March 21, and I'm nearly ready! I'm packing up my studio today so I can set up tomorrow in the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason. Find me at booth #52 when you visit.
Especially for this art fair, I've painted a new collection of a dozen small paintings called “Growing Things”, inspired by the spring weather and all my friends who garden.
And I've just released them online so you can be one of the first to see them:
Reserve yours on my website and pick it up at the fair, or I'll make sure it gets to you next week.
Either way, I hope I'll see you this weekend. There will be work by over 100 artists. I'll have my latest originals, plus exclusive wood-mounted and giclee prints that aren't available on my website.
Get a 30% discount on tickets with the code ARTLOVER. Let me know if you're coming!
Gateway Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco
Booth #52
Thursday March 21 | 6-10pm (VIP admission)
Friday, March 22 | 3-9pm
Saturday, March 23 | 12-9pm
Sunday, March 24 | 12-6pm
See you this weekend,
Heather
Well, December is rolling along quickly! Luckily, there's still some time for you to see and collect some of my art before the end of the year. Here are a few opportunities, both SF-local and not:
Secession is having their annual Gift Art Pop-up at 307 Cortland this weekend. More than 80 works of art from 20+ artists will be hanging in the space, including a few of my latest and brightest paintings.
Cortland Ave is a festive street to visit during the holidays, with great local shopping and eating, so make an afternoon of it if you can. The work is all available online as well.
Thursday, Dec 14, 11am-7pm
Friday, Dec 15, 11am-8pm
Saturday, Dec 16, 11am-7pm
Sunday, Dec 17, 11am-6pm
307 Cortland Ave, SF
Studio Gallery's tiny continues through December 23, full of wonderful little paintings all under $500. This beloved show changes constantly, as work sells and gets rearranged.
They have a couple of my Sutro in Fog paintings, as well as some of the bird collaborations I did with Josh Coffy in the companion HUGE show. Not all the work is available online, but contact them and Jen will be delighted to help you.
Maybe you're hunkering down a bit this holiday season? I get it!
You can find all my work, including Sutro in Fog originals and other affordable paintings, online, and there's still time to get them to you before Christmas.
I also have several Sutro in Fog pillows still in stock in my studio - contact me directly if you're local and I can deliver to you.
Or have any number of designs made and shipped directly to you from Threadless - if you order by 12/18 and select next-day, they should get to you by the 25th.
I hope you're having a sparkly holiday season and staying safe - warmest wishes to you.
Best
Heather
September is often a time of reflection for me - maybe for you, too? This year, I'm reminded of the old Aesop fable we learned in school, The Ants and the Grasshopper.
If you remember, the ants worked hard all summer to gather food while the grasshopper played music. Come fall, the grasshopper was starving, but the ants were well off (and pretty smug about it).
I'm looking back at summer, when I was lucky enough to get to travel to a few different places and have fun doing it! I'm also looking towards fall and winter, which are going to be pretty busy with exhibits and open studios.
And as I'm working hard preparing for these shows, I'm finding that the inspiration I gained in my summer travels is REALLY paying off on the paintings I'm occupied with now, even though it felt like relaxing at the time.
It's *because* I was able to take some time to play then that I'm thriving now, not despite of it!
Did you get to travel or do other exciting things this summer? I hope your experiences are still feeding your soul as we move into fall.
Since I'm gearing up for fall, I've been spending a lot of time in the studio this month! I'm in the middle of a few larger paintings, including this one above, which is 24x48". I'm enjoying finessing the delicate color palette.
My studio neighbor Josh Coffy is also collaborating with me on a series of small works we're really excited about - these will be ready for Open Studios, November 11-12, so please save the date! Here's a peek of the first one:
And lastly, I'm finishing up several little Sutro in Fog paintings to have on offer for Open Studios and holiday shows. I'll let you know when they're ready to go!
I'm delighted to announce that my painting "Threaded" has been included in I Like Your Work's Summer Exhibition Catalog! I'm very honored to be in the company of 30 artists I admire, and can't wait to see the catalog in person.
I’m excited to be working from the Jen Tough AIR Studios the last week of June. I’ll be working on some paintings inspired by the desert sky during the day and at night. If you are in the area, come visit me and the other resident artists the weekend of July 1-2 to see what we’ve been up to that week!
Since I got my bigger studio space in 2022, I've really delighted in working big. Being able to create larger pieces has changed my process and and composition, and even helped me loosen up my work style.
But there's definitely still a place in my heart for smaller paintings! I've found working on the bigger pieces has also informed the little ones. So if you visit my studio, you'll usually see paintings of several sizes in progress.
I'm happy to share that a few of my small paintings are in two shows that open this weekend.
"Postcards from Paradise" at Voss Gallery is first up. For this exhibit, more than 70 artists created 8x10" pieces that celebrate the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another. I have two pieces in the show, "Storms in Paradise" and "Sunrise in Paradise."
The opening party is Friday, May 26, 6-9pm and I hope you'll join me there. But if you can't make it, all the art is available online (and there's so many great affordable pieces, I think you'll love it!)
Next, opening on Saturday, May 27, 6-9pm at Helvella Art Gallery in Oakland is "Pride is Not a Crime", an exhibit showcasing the unique perspectives and experiences of LGBTQ+ artists. My painting "Stellar" is in this one - if you're interested in acquiring it, you can contact them directly at hello@helvella.art, or the art will be available online next week.
Both these shows will be up through June 24 - I hope you'll get a chance to enjoy them! And If you're interested in petite work, I have some in my small art section as well as sprinkled throughout my originals store.
Warmly
Heather
My artwork is featured in the upcoming "Postcards from Paradise," a juried group exhibition of letter-size paintings celebrating the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another.
Read MoreSecession Art & Design is having a Spring Art Pop-up, featuring fresh work by 15 artists, including me. See the Ocean Storm pieces and more in person, and bring some new art home to brighten your days.
May 4-7, 2023, 307 Cortland Ave, SF
Party on Friday, May 5th 6-8pm
Thursday, May 4: 11-7pm
Friday, May 5: 11-8pm - Party 6-8 pm
Saturday, May 6: 11-7pm
Sunday, May 7: 11-6pm
I’m so excited to be showcasing my latest works at The Other Art Fair Los Angeles March 30–April 2! An art fair that deviates from the norm—original artworks and 140 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs, and refreshing cocktail bar. Book your tickets and use code 20HEATHER to save 20% off your Fri- Sun tickets.
Hello! Who knew there would be so much happening the last half of February? I wanted to let you know about some art events that I'm delighted to be participating in over the rest of the month.
This weekend is the opening of SKY, a group show at The Drawing Room. Sky takes advantage of a large exhibition space with installations as well as a salon-style show. I'm so excited to see it in person and I plan to attend some of the artist talk series. My painting "Temporale" was chosen for inclusion.
Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 18, 4-9pm
The Drawing Room Annex
780 Valencia St., San Francisco
Tuesday - Sunday 11a-7p
Studio Gallery is starting off the year with a silent auction to raise money for a terrific local cause, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Over 100 pieces have been donated to the auction, including my painting "Excavation." Pieces will be available to view in the gallery, but all the bidding will take place online February 23-26. Visit their page to sign up to be notified when the auction goes live!
Studio Gallery
1641 Pacific Ave., SF
Thursday - Monday 12-6p
And lastly, I'll be opening my studio at Arc during the 48 Pillars opening, Saturday, Feb. 25, 6-9pm. This exhibition has become an annual tradition - twenty-four local Bay Area artists each produce two 48" x 12" pieces that ring the gallery. This year promises to be a really wonderful show. After you've visited it, come upstairs to studio #202 and say hello! I have lots of paintings in progress I'd love you to see.
Arc Gallery
1246 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA
Hope to see you before the end of this too-short month!
Warmly
It's officially ArtSpan Open Studios season in San Francisco. This is one of my most favorite times of the year, because not only do I get to visit artists in their studios, people also can come visit me in mine!
Read MoreSeptember 22-25, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating in The Other Art Fair in Santa Monica this month! I look forward to meeting lots of people and showing new work in this great venue with so many other wonderful artists.
Get a 20% discount on tickets Friday through Sunday using the promo code 20ROBINSON.
November 5-6, Arc Studios, 1246 Folsom St, SF
This will be my first year participating in Open Studios in my new space and I can’t wait. Visit me and Clare Kuo upstairs in #202 along with more than a dozen other studio and guest artists at Arc.
Though Secession Art & Design's San Francisco location closed this past spring, they still wanted to celebrate their 15th anniversary. So to mark the special occasion, Eden will be taking over 307 Cortland in San Francisco and curating a pop-up art show August 4-7.
Since I had my studio within Secession for so long, I was delighted that Eden chose me to be one of the artists participating in the show. Moreover, she asked if I would create fifteen Sutro paintings that she could hang all together. I really wanted to make these special for her, and now they're all ready to go.
These 8x8" Sutro pieces are available for pre-sale on Secession's site, and a few have already been claimed. If one is calling your name, you can reserve it online and pick it up during the pop-up, or another time - just select "pickup" at the second step of checkout.
You won't want to miss the pop-up show - there will be some beautiful artwork by fifteen Secession favorites, made just for this occasion, plus a mini-boutique. I'll be at the opening that Friday evening!
307 Cortland Ave, SF
Thursday, August 4: 12-8pm
Friday, August 5: 12-8pm - Anniversary Party 6-8pm
Saturday, August 6: 12-8pm
Sunday, August 7: 12-6pm
Warmly
Heather
This week I've been in the studio as much as possible, after being out of circulation with Covid for a couple of weeks prior. As usual, I'm working on a wide variety of paintings at once. Right now, I'm continuing to make progress on a couple of larger pieces that I'm absolutely thrilled to get back into.
Read MoreSadly like so many other lately, I got covid at the end of May. I’m doing all right, but I’m still indoors and away from my studio, so there’s not a lot of interesting art news from me right now. I hope to start working again soon, to finish up some projects and start work for some shows in August and September. More details soon!
Dear friends,
This weekend I'm participating in Spring Open Studios at the Shipyard for the first time ever, exhibiting some of the latest paintings I've made in my new space at Arc. I'm thrilled to be hanging these pieces where you can see them in person! I'd love to meet you there.
Hunters Point Shipyard: 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, April 30-May 1, 11am-6pm
You can find me in Building 101 in #2509, the second-floor gallery space as a guest artist along with Victoria Veedell.
Over 100 artists open their studios at the Shipyard this weekend, so there's a lot of amazing art to see. It's free and open to the public, with ample parking, food vendors and musical entertainment. Reserve your ticket here.
If you can't make it, no sweat - you can still see my newest paintings online. I look forward to seeing you soon!
Warmly
Heather
Dear friends,
Once again it's a busy month, with almost too much going on to tell you about in one post. But I'll give it my best shot.
First of all: Online bidding is open at ArtSpan's Benefit Auction! Over 130 great pieces are available. I've donated my painting "Carefree", which you can bid on directly here. If you'd like to see all the pieces in person, you can reserve a viewing time this week. Bidding closes April 28.
Coming up this Sunday is the Spring Cleaning Sale at Arc. Over a dozen artists are offering discontinued works, art supplies, and other odds & ends. There will be a lot of interesting (and maybe weird) stuff available!
Sunday, April 24, 1-5pm
Arc Studios - 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco
I'll have some discounted paintings and some supplies and equipment that I'd be happy to pass on. Plus you can see my new studio and get a peek at the work I'm preparing for the end of the month.
What am I making new work for, you ask? I'm participating in Spring Open Studios at the Shipyard for the first time ever this year.
Hunters Point Shipyard: 451 Galvez Ave, San Francisco
Saturday & Sunday, April 30-May 1, 11am-6pm
I'll be in the gallery (space 2509) in Building 101 as a guest artist with Victoria Veedell. I'd love to see you there and show you the first artworks I've painted in my new studio. Tickets are free and it promises to be a really great event.
Hope to see you this weekend or next!
Warmly
Heather
Jessica Gardner of Artglish recently featured my website in an article and video about artist statements. Take a look:
If you’re an artist who’s struggling to write their statement (I’ve definitely been there, and I’m sure I’ll be there again), check out her advice. She’s got a lot of useful tips, and also offers her services as a language coach for artists.
I'm now thoroughly settled into my new studio and busy producing work, including a couple of big paintings I'm especially excited about. This Saturday evening, I'll be attending the openings of two new shows, and I hope to see you at one or both of them.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 9, 5-9pm
Luna Rienne - 3318 22nd St, San Francisco
Exhibition: April 9 - May 1
I'm thrilled to be showing my "Pattern Seeking" paintings in this exhibit at Luna Rienne Gallery with one of my favorite artists. Find me there from 5 to around 7pm.
Visual Indulgence is a foray into color and process with paintings by Ingrid V. Wells and Heather Robinson that are simultaneously playful and serious; simple and complex. Vibrant patterns are immediately inviting yet crafted through a deliberate and extensive process that involves modeling, masking, layering and more.
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 9, 7-9pm
Arc - 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco
Exhibition: April 9 - May 7
A group exhibit featuring work by the sixteen artists who have their studios at Arc. I'm proud to call Arc my new art home, and this will undoubtedly be a lively and eclectic show. I can't wait to see it. Find me in the gallery sometime after 7pm.
10"x10" Original painting