Heidi Love Larraz is an American realist artist with a slight hint of surrealism. Her work is most often inspired by the natural world for it is there, in the outdoors, where she has found the majestic subjects that captivate her most. We see in her work the sublime power and beauty of nature, often used as metaphor.

After graduating from Prescott College in 1991, Heidi began almost immediately working as an intern for the renowned sculptor and master potter, Heath Krieger. She was the only intern in Krieger’s studio for three years, an honor which required and fostered dedication and hard work. Krieger’s approach to his art and teaching is rooted in Japanese tradition, focusing on constant repetition, detachment from ego, and the continual awareness of shape. Beyond the technical training, it was a time to learn how to discover deeper parts of the self and identify how to grow as a whole person, and eventually convey that through one’s art.

Heidi’s artistic trajectory shifted into painting a decade later. She began exploring with drawing, watercolor, and oil, and eventually started studying and learning from Cuban artist, Julio Larraz. The composition of his subject matter, the intuitive nature of his color palette, the constant discipline it takes to be able to convey one’s intentions and visual contribution to the world are some of the attributes gained from working with Julio. Watching him paint while discussing his perspectives and concepts have been invaluable to Heidi’s growth and understanding as an artist.