Photo by John Ciambriello
Heather Ivins is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist living in Stuart, Florida. With a focus on photorealistic pet portraits, watercolor paintings, and custom illustration work, her art celebrates the exquisiteness of the subject, be it a cherished pet, a colorful sunset, an overlooked everyday object, or even a moldy piece of fruit!
Heather’s artwork is varied in media, technique, and subject. From the thoughtful and meticulous process of colored pencil pet portraiture, to painting en plein air or in a wild mess of experimentation in her home studio, Heather’s artwork is full of surprises, as her playful and inquisitive spirit keeps her seeking new outlets for creative expression. Her work is largely inspired by nature and reflects the beauty and wonder of life.
Heather, a native New Yorker who spent her adolescence on the Treasure Coast of Florida, is also a seasoned graphic designer who has been working in the field since 1993. She began her design career in the sign-making industry in Stuart, Florida. After several years, she moved to Boston to further her career. Heather worked for Fast Company Magazine, Inc Magazine, and SMASH Advertising before moving to New York City in 2002, where she worked as a graphic designer for the marketing department at AOL. 16 years later, she returned to Stuart, where she runs creative studio HEATHER & JOHN with her husband, John Ciambriello, offering brand design, post-production photo editing, illustration, and other creative services.
Heather’s artwork is varied in media, technique, and subject. From the thoughtful and meticulous process of colored pencil pet portraiture, to painting en plein air or in a wild mess of experimentation in her home studio, Heather’s artwork is full of surprises, as her playful and inquisitive spirit keeps her seeking new outlets for creative expression. Her work is largely inspired by nature and reflects the beauty and wonder of life.
Heather, a native New Yorker who spent her adolescence on the Treasure Coast of Florida, is also a seasoned graphic designer who has been working in the field since 1993. She began her design career in the sign-making industry in Stuart, Florida. After several years, she moved to Boston to further her career. Heather worked for Fast Company Magazine, Inc Magazine, and SMASH Advertising before moving to New York City in 2002, where she worked as a graphic designer for the marketing department at AOL. 16 years later, she returned to Stuart, where she runs creative studio HEATHER & JOHN with her husband, John Ciambriello, offering brand design, post-production photo editing, illustration, and other creative services.
Exhibitions
2022 Dog Days of Summer (and Other Pets too!), MartinArts, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, FL
2022 Be Squared, MartinArts, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, FL
2021 Stuart Then & Now, RCK Gallery, Stuart, FL
2021 100 Local Artists, RCK Gallery, Stuart, FL
2020 Members Showcase, Arts Council of Martin County, Virtual Gallery Exhibit
2020 Illustrators Showcase, The Gilt Complex, Stuart, FL
2020 Window Art Competition Winners Showcase, The Gilt Complex, Stuart, FL
2020 Art All Night: Pittsburgh - Online Exhibit
2019 Grand Opening & Art Show, Orion Turtle, Hobe Sound, FL
2018 Group Show at Ground Floor Farm, Stuart, FL
2018 Art of the Heirloom Exhibit, Curated by Hudson Valley Seed Company for The National Heirloom Expo, Santa Rosa, CA
2022 Be Squared, MartinArts, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, FL
2021 Stuart Then & Now, RCK Gallery, Stuart, FL
2021 100 Local Artists, RCK Gallery, Stuart, FL
2020 Members Showcase, Arts Council of Martin County, Virtual Gallery Exhibit
2020 Illustrators Showcase, The Gilt Complex, Stuart, FL
2020 Window Art Competition Winners Showcase, The Gilt Complex, Stuart, FL
2020 Art All Night: Pittsburgh - Online Exhibit
2019 Grand Opening & Art Show, Orion Turtle, Hobe Sound, FL
2018 Group Show at Ground Floor Farm, Stuart, FL
2018 Art of the Heirloom Exhibit, Curated by Hudson Valley Seed Company for The National Heirloom Expo, Santa Rosa, CA
Press
The Dream Team: Heather Ivins and John Ciambriello, Ones to Watch
Stuart Magazine, September 2022
Stuart Magazine, September 2022
Pet-Forward Works Debut at MartinArts
Stuart Magazine, August 2022
Stuart Magazine, August 2022
Meet Heather Ivins: Graphic Designer & Fine Artist, Artists & Creatives on Why They Pursued a Creative Career
Shoutout Miami, March 2022
Shoutout Miami, March 2022
Creating a Brand: The Duo Behind The Creek District Redesign
Stuart Magazine, July/August 2020
Stuart Magazine, July/August 2020
Walk This Way
Stuart Magazine, April 2020
Stuart Magazine, April 2020