Heather Drayzen

Heather Drazyen's paintings draw upon her lived experiences, interior world, and emotions with a tender and intimate touch. She primarily paints small-scale domestic scenes in oil on canvas, often featuring herself and those she cherishes in quiet moments. Everyday experiences—sharing a cup of morning coffee, grabbing a bite from the fridge, or taking a nap with the pups—unfold in an atmosphere of iridescent golden light, highlighting the passage of time while nodding to art historical influences such as Bonnard, Vuillard, Morisot, and Munch. Jewel-like fields of day-glo color contrast with subtle neutral tones, creating a rich sensory experience.

Each painting is a vignette within the larger narrative of her life, and when viewed together, they reveal the feeling of a life lived along with a genuine emotional history.