"I am continually fascinated with the way light flows over an object, whether it is early morning sun lighting up the side of a building or light cascading over a fresh vase of flowers. I find myself drawn to dramatic lighting and I love the way light can change the feeling of a place or situation at a certain time of day. My goal in painting is to capture the essence of the scene, as I experience it. I hope that my paintings will also take the viewer on this journey." - Heidi Mann

Biography

Heidi’s love of art and drawing date back to her early childhood years when she started drawing pictures of teachers and classmates in the 1st grade. While drawn to the arts, she initially pursued a business career and entered the world of banking. However, during this time she remained passionate about art and continued to paint in her spare time. She has always enjoyed visiting museums and galleries.

She is currently in the graduate program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Her studies at the academy have focused on traditional paintings skills studying from the old Masters. Her academic training at the Academy has increased her appreciation of figurative art as well as portraiture. She has lived in the bay area most of her life and currently resides in Pleasanton with her husband, Bob, and their Bichon Frise, Bogie.

Gallery Information:

Blackhawk Gallery
3461 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506

Arata Fine Art
450 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Professional Organizations:

California Art Club
Pleasanton Art League (Circuit Chairman 2003 – 2005)
Livermore Art Association

Exhibitions & Shows:

July 2004 - Alameda County Fair Juried Exhibition
April 2004 - Livermore Art Association – Spring show
April 2005 - Livermore Art Association – Spring show
Sept. 2005 - San Ramon Arts Festival at Windemere (2nd place- oils)
June 2005 - Pleasanton Art League Annual Art Show
June 2006 - Pleasanton Art League Art Show (Honorable mention)
June 2007 - U.S. Bank Art Show
April 2008 - Livermore Art Association – Spring show
April 2009 - Livermore Art Association – Spring show
April 2009 - Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, San Ramon – Group Show
July - August 2009, Garre Winery, Livermore, CA (solo show)
July 18, 2009 - Frank Bette Center for the Arts Plein Air Paintout, Alameda, CA
August 7 - 29, 2009 - "Alameda en Plein Air" Exhibit, Frank Bette Center, Alameda, CA
Sept 27 - Oct. 11, 2009 Fremont Art Association Annual Fine Art show - Honorable Mention
November 1 - 8, 2009 - Solo Show, Berry Patch, Pleasanton
April 1 thru June 6 2010 - "Heartful Spring" Exhibit at Blackhawk Gallery
June thru July 2010 - "Summer Splendor" Exhibit
July 26 - 31, 2010 - Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout