Artist, Heidi Willis, encourages us: Art, at its core, is about feeding hearts and minds. 'Good art' I believe, has an ability to speak to people deeply and personally, sparking an emotional response and connection with its viewers. To connect profoundly with others we must first in some way be able to connect profoundly with ourselves, so first is to listen, to hear, trust then back yourself and your visions in your work. This makes your work authentic and unique, as we all are.

We must then learn to express this language of self through our work with our truest voice. This requires you to have a certain kind of raw honesty and passion about your own self, life and work, and to pursue it with a relentless kind of bravery. This is reflected in your work. In finding our truest voice in our work, we begin to connect to the emotions of our viewers in a very real, inspiring and impactful way, shifting thoughts, feelings and perspectives in its rawness with it.

Remember that a finished painting is but one part of the incredible, greater experience of being an artist, or of bringing art into your life. Behind every painting is a story, an adventure, incredible memories, new knowledge and learning, a rich input of remarkable people, places and discoveries far greater than our work, or even us... It is so much of the richness in life so stay in that perspective at all times. Remember, we all have to start somewhere, every step no matter the outcome is a step forward... there are no real failures in trying! Paint from your core, just enjoy the experience and the rest will come.

Here is a little about Heidi Willis. Assuming this means a note of recent project or work highlights...

Jacobs Creek Le Petit Rosé artwork on quarter of a million bottles Archie Rose Limited Edition gin artwork Ashdene range of homewares release Birds In Art exhibition, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum, USA

What does Heidi Willis find yummy? hahaa, I have no time to cook! This is why I acknowledge my Mum, she always checks Ive left the studio for food and bubbles. .

Here is how to connect with Heidi Willis. https://heidiwillis.com.au email theearthenartist@gmail.com website https://heidiwillis.com.au/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeidiWillis.EarthenArtist/ Instagram heidiwillisart.