New Painting: The Annunciation

March 23, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Good morning!~ I have a new, just-off-the-painting-table piece to share with you! My latest rendition of “The Annunciation”. I’m happy too that I finished it just before the Feast of the Annunciation on the 25th as well. This painting came together very much as a meditation. When I first say down to paint it, the […]

New Christmas Art: O Holy Night

November 13, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi friends– I hope you are doing well. I’ve been busy with all sorts of projects, and we are still going full steam ahead with homeschooling 2nd grade this year! One of my latest finished projects is this new painting “O Holy Night”, which depicts the Holy Family in the stable in Bethlehem, complete with […]

Snow on Martinmas

November 6, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Here we are in November! And this is a great time to add another friend to your list of beloved saints— St. Martin of Tours! Need some help learning about him? Well, I can help with that! My first book to write and illustrate— Snow on Martinmas— is a great way (if I […]

Welcome!

Welcome to Sleightholm Folk Art! I am Heather Sleightholm, a lover of the sacred and homespun, good books & gardening. I am a folk art painter and cross stitch designer inspired by all things cozy and handmade.

On this site I will share what I’m making and what’s inspiring me, my favorite books and notes from the garden. I also love to share my travels to some of my favorite historical sites. I’m so glad you’ve decided to come by for a visit, thanks for spending some time here with me!