Stories on Wood with Heidi Heather – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 51

Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 51 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this dreamy and joy-swirled episode, Joleen welcomes intuitive artist Heidi Heather of HKH Studios to share her heart-filled creative process. Heidi is known for her whimsical, layered works that relay her soulful storytelling to life through paint, wax, and reclaimed wood. The convo flows from technique and creative inspiration to living an artist’s life rooted in storytelling, connection, and curiosity.

Guest Bio

Heidi Heather is a Minnesota-based intuitive artist and founder of HKH Studios. She creates emotionally rich, dreamy works using acrylics, oil, and cold wax on reclaimed wood. Whether it’s her signature Stories on Wood or her moody abstracts, Heidi’s work invites viewers to reconnect with themselves and the natural world. Her creative process is rooted in play, layers, and the magic of letting stories emerge naturally.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[0:00 – 07:44] – Joleen’s wild chicken & raccoon story
[07:45 – 10:11] – Meet Heidi Heather + intro to HKH Studios
[10:12 – 14:44] – “Stories on Wood” – how her art is born
[14:45 – 19:29] – Finger painting, texture & magic layers
[19:30 – 24:09] – Reclaimed doors as canvases – “The First Door”
[24:10 – 35:39] – Storytelling through intuitive art
[35:40 – 40:19] – Heidi’s exciting art announcements! 
[40:20 – 41:59] – The magic of reclaimed wood
[42:00 – End] – Closing giggles and gratitude 

Quotes from the Episode

“Art gives people a moment to pause, breathe, and remember who they are.” — Heidi Heather
“I don’t need a fancy canvas — I need something with character, with history.” — Heidi Heather
“I’m a storyteller who helps people reconnect with themselves through my art.” — Heidi Heather
“Creating is like looking at clouds — characters just emerge.” — Heidi Heather

Resources and Links:

•  ✨ Visit Heidi's website to explore her dreamy art and storytelling magic
•  🎁 Use the exclusive discount code "episode51" to get 10% off until June 18
•  🖼️ See Heidi in person at these upcoming live events: Excelsior Art Fair June 14-15, Wayzata's Art Experience June 21-22
• 🖌️Heidi's favorite art supplies: Winsor Newton watercolor brush series 7, Gamblin cold wax medium
• 📚 Books Heidi Loves & Recommends:  Thistlefoot, The Heroine with 1,001 Faces, If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland, Life, Paint and Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous

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