Folk Art by Heather Sleightholm
Now that the holidays are over, I am working on getting my etsy shop restocked and new art available for Midwinter. At this time of the year, I’m all about being cozy and I think you can see it in these pieces. By Lantern Light “By Lantern Light” is my latest painting, and it was […]
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Although my love for Scandinavian crafts seems to stretch back beyond memory (let’s be honest, it probably truly began with that Kirsten doll I got in the second grade and all her fabulous fiber art accessories) ,my love for Swedish weaving has grown just within the last few years. It all began at a fiber […]
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Happy New Year, friends! Before us lies a completely fresh year, full of opportunities, adventures, and new things to learn. Over the last few months, I’ve felt a bit of restlessness and ‘painter’s block’, with my well of inspiration seeming to have run dry. After a long break however, and some adventures not too far […]
Read MoreHi there friends, Popping back in with you to share some of my latest creations— and one, the painting above, about creating! I am wanting to make a concerted effort this year to celebrate dads more in my art, and this newest piece is all about a dad and his kids taking […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite holidays of the year is St. Lucia Day! I love the Scandinavian tradition of the daughter of the house rising early to bring her family food and coffee in bed, all while wearing a wreath of candles on her head. The celebration of St. Lucia is a favorite family and […]
Read MoreHi friends!~ Just wanted to let you know— I am hard at work on a BIG holiday shop update that will go live in my etsy shop on Thursday, NOVEMBER 1st. I’ll have a lot of new things to share with you— including original art, prints and Christmas cards! November is always my busiest […]
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I loaded my spinning wheel in the car before the sun was even up and headed to the Ozarks; I was off to my first ever art retreat! And this one was special, because it was all about fiber art! Hosted by Vicki and Debbie from Fleece ‘N Flax in […]
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