Heather Ihn Art

Freesia on a cloudy day.

Thank you! I’ll try to make more of a habit to poke my head in 😆

Not as good about posting on here, but here’s some recent work! Haven’t been painting as much either but the spring flowers are luring me in. #gouache #oilpainting

The gorgeous yet terrible-for-the-environment sea figs of Sea Ranch. Beautiful Intruders.

A Lengthy Overdue February Art Update Honestly?

open.substack.com/pub/heatheri... I’ve been terrible about sharing work on here. Partly because I’m just checked out on social media in general 😅, but my newsletter has lots of art to look at. #painting

Two modes: overthink — no think

Here’s a painting I did for my realtor neighbor. Her client just sold this house and their favorite part was the kitchen. The lemons are from their tree. It’s a subtle nod to their old home, and a more minimalistic composition but I think it’s a nice warm reminder of this special place. #gouache

I know Substack has its problems, but honestly the art scene on there is very good! So much inspiring work, and stuff that is really varied and new to me. I post more frequently there, but whether you follow me or not, it’s worth checking out.

I agree! I just wish I knew more people on it. It’s such a fun app

YAY! So excited to have more friends there 🥰, I wish everyone joined

I’m going to run away from the noise and start a niche bookmark store with a not-so-little-free-library and coffee shop. We can all get together, do crafts and read in front of fireplaces on a rainy day. Pet friendly of course. #agirlcandream

Thank you Sarahjane! I can’t wait to see what you make!

I’ve been having a blast making these. This is a two part bookmark, and the little peanut marks your goal destination. I tried it out and it was so rewarding to get to and reunite the crow with the peanut.

No painting, just linocutting. I’ve been burnt out of everything and feeling so drained but these little creative bursts are therapeutic.

Oh I don’t think I’ve figured it out either, maybe over time the forums, communities and other features will be handy. My user name there is pannoodle too if you care 😅Salvage the Bones sounds good! I’ve heard good things about it from others too. Thanks for sharing!

Recent favorite? I’ve been thinking of trying his more recent work. But I should probably get through this growing TBR list

Yesss! I used to be obsessed with SK, but honestly haven’t read much in the past several decades 😆. Mostly nonfiction before, but lately it’s all been fiction. Now I’m kind of exploring what I like and trying to escape reality 🫠, oddly often with really dark or sad books. Excited you’ll be there!

I admit to going back to TikTok for a while and didn’t regret it. It is full of creative, playful, and funny people, and still was a surprisingly good window out into the world. But now, once again my barely existing account is deleted, and I’m just going to obsess over my new kobo. 🤷‍♀️

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My latest hyperfixation seems to be reading aka escaping reality. But my attn span sucks, and keep skipping around to all different books. Anyone use Pagebound or StoryGraph and want to be friends? I can’t say I have very good taste 😆, but it’s fun. pagebound.co/users/pannoo...

Another pretty and foggy morning.

Oh thank you so much!! 😊 you’re so kind!

Cold and foggy 🥶, but I love it.

Mood

I used museum putty. Such a useful thing to have around! It’s nice because you can paint the edges too

I wasn’t planning on painting, but while sitting down at the table eating breakfast I couldn’t help but admire this lemon just sitting there. They’re so paintable! The salt is keeping it company. #oilpainting

I have been painting, but these bookmarks seem to be more important 😆. Oh the joy of PLAYING and creative thinking. Carrot, our lil kitty, joined the fun.

Pancake got one too, because we care about fairness. Carrot is next…

Thank you! I have a couple other ideas up my sleeve. 😝 no idea why I’m making so many but they’re fun!

Over the break I picked up two more hobbies. Reading (actually FINISHING books), and linocutting. Linocuts are fun, and I’m really letting my playful weird side free. Currently focused on bookmarks. paper books are coming back, right?

The sun kept making quick appearances but it was mostly overcast and dreary. I loved it though, us Californians don’t get this wet rainy vibe often. #pleinair #oilpainting #concordca