Bromeliad Love 5×7 Watercolor on Paper This bromeliad was painted for my Aunt Gloria…she has hundreds of them growing in her back yard. Some of my fondest memories as a child were spent with my aunt, uncle, and cousin, Jonathan in Ft. Lauderdale.  On many Friday afternoons, after a long week teaching elementary school, my […]

Seeing Pink Alligators 5×7 Watercolor on Paper Click Here to Buy This is my first submission to Illustration Friday.  The topic was “Mirror” and I really wanted to try something new with this painting.  I only used three colors – it was challenging and fun!  What do you think?

I Look to You 11×14 Watercolor on PaperClick Here to Buy I don’t paint religious paintings often.  A matter of fact, I think this may be my first one…  This painting was inspired by my own spiritual relationship with God.  I believe – often our lives are clouded by darkness and trials but among the […]

Liquid Sunshine 20×24 Acrylic on Canvas Last week I went to a painting birthday party at Creative Canvas & Wine for my friend Kathryn.  We had such a great time painting together.  It was very relaxing and we were able to express ourselves creatively while wishing Kathryn many blessings and good vibes as she makes her […]

Check out this AMAZING watercolor artist – Carol Carter.  I love her work.  She is one of my greatest inspirations.  The colors she uses are so vibrant and her paintings look almost dream-like.  I’ve been admiring her work for some time and was thrilled when she offered to answer some questions for my blog.  You’ll […]

Rocky and Lily 11×14 Watercolor on Paper Commission – SOLD I’ve been working on these puppies for two weeks now…What do you guys think? I love these sweet little pooches.  I was thrilled when their mom sent me an email and asked me to paint them.  I know she loves them to pieces too!   […]

Lily 8×10 Watercolor on Paper Commission Meet Lily, Rocky’s sister.  Boy it’s difficult painting black dogs!  I had to paint layer after layer of paint to get the blacks black enough.  I’ll be painting one more piece with the two dogs together.   The Cancer Society event went really well.  My custom pet portrait offer […]

Rocky 8×10 Watercolor on Paper Commission Meet Rocky, a cute little chihuahua that I was asked to paint.  Isn’t he cute?  I had some fun painting this little guy.  I really enjoy painting precious little puppy faces.  His face looks so kind and gentle.  I’ve been asked to paint a lot of pooches lately. Tomorrow […]

Hi everybody!  I’m excited to announce that my new website launched last night: www.heathertorresart.com.  I hope you will all check it out.  Let me know if you have feedback.  I’d love to get your ideas on how to improve it. Thanks so much!Heather

Hula Girl 5×7 Watercolor on Paper Here’s the latest painting of the Tropical Trio!  I really love the wave in this one.  I tried some different techniques in this painting and I think I’ll use them again.  Here’s how the trio looks together.  🙂