Heather Ihn Art
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An over-sharing, animal-obsessed, California based painter (oils, gouache), budding ceramicist, and occasional game artist.
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· May 7
Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Recap
This was my third year attending this invitational, and it’s fourth year in total. It’s a small event with no more than 15 artists, but it’s wonderfully organized by Colibri Gallery in a little town t...
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Decided to write a blog post to organize some thoughts and record the memory. Shoutout to @jonalexjames.bsky.social for all his help.
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I know Substack has its problems, but honestly the art scene on there is very good! So much inspiring work, and stuff that is really varied and new to me. I post more frequently there, but whether you follow me or not, it’s worth checking out.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 AM
I know Substack has its problems, but honestly the art scene on there is very good! So much inspiring work, and stuff that is really varied and new to me. I post more frequently there, but whether you follow me or not, it’s worth checking out.
I’m going to run away from the noise and start a niche bookmark store with a not-so-little-free-library and coffee shop. We can all get together, do crafts and read in front of fireplaces on a rainy day. Pet friendly of course. #agirlcandream
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
I’m going to run away from the noise and start a niche bookmark store with a not-so-little-free-library and coffee shop. We can all get together, do crafts and read in front of fireplaces on a rainy day. Pet friendly of course. #agirlcandream
I’ve been having a blast making these. This is a two part bookmark, and the little peanut marks your goal destination. I tried it out and it was so rewarding to get to and reunite the crow with the peanut.
January 27, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I’ve been having a blast making these. This is a two part bookmark, and the little peanut marks your goal destination. I tried it out and it was so rewarding to get to and reunite the crow with the peanut.
No painting, just linocutting. I’ve been burnt out of everything and feeling so drained but these little creative bursts are therapeutic.
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
No painting, just linocutting. I’ve been burnt out of everything and feeling so drained but these little creative bursts are therapeutic.
I admit to going back to TikTok for a while and didn’t regret it. It is full of creative, playful, and funny people, and still was a surprisingly good window out into the world. But now, once again my barely existing account is deleted, and I’m just going to obsess over my new kobo. 🤷♀️
January 23, 2026 at 4:09 AM
I admit to going back to TikTok for a while and didn’t regret it. It is full of creative, playful, and funny people, and still was a surprisingly good window out into the world. But now, once again my barely existing account is deleted, and I’m just going to obsess over my new kobo. 🤷♀️
My latest hyperfixation seems to be reading aka escaping reality. But my attn span sucks, and keep skipping around to all different books. Anyone use Pagebound or StoryGraph and want to be friends? I can’t say I have very good taste 😆, but it’s fun. pagebound.co/users/pannoo...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
My latest hyperfixation seems to be reading aka escaping reality. But my attn span sucks, and keep skipping around to all different books. Anyone use Pagebound or StoryGraph and want to be friends? I can’t say I have very good taste 😆, but it’s fun. pagebound.co/users/pannoo...
Another pretty and foggy morning.
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Another pretty and foggy morning.
Cold and foggy 🥶, but I love it.
January 17, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Cold and foggy 🥶, but I love it.
I wasn’t planning on painting, but while sitting down at the table eating breakfast I couldn’t help but admire this lemon just sitting there. They’re so paintable! The salt is keeping it company. #oilpainting
January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I wasn’t planning on painting, but while sitting down at the table eating breakfast I couldn’t help but admire this lemon just sitting there. They’re so paintable! The salt is keeping it company. #oilpainting
I have been painting, but these bookmarks seem to be more important 😆. Oh the joy of PLAYING and creative thinking. Carrot, our lil kitty, joined the fun.
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I have been painting, but these bookmarks seem to be more important 😆. Oh the joy of PLAYING and creative thinking. Carrot, our lil kitty, joined the fun.
Pancake got one too, because we care about fairness. Carrot is next…
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Pancake got one too, because we care about fairness. Carrot is next…
Over the break I picked up two more hobbies. Reading (actually FINISHING books), and linocutting. Linocuts are fun, and I’m really letting my playful weird side free. Currently focused on bookmarks. paper books are coming back, right?
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Over the break I picked up two more hobbies. Reading (actually FINISHING books), and linocutting. Linocuts are fun, and I’m really letting my playful weird side free. Currently focused on bookmarks. paper books are coming back, right?
The sun kept making quick appearances but it was mostly overcast and dreary. I loved it though, us Californians don’t get this wet rainy vibe often. #pleinair #oilpainting #concordca
January 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The sun kept making quick appearances but it was mostly overcast and dreary. I loved it though, us Californians don’t get this wet rainy vibe often. #pleinair #oilpainting #concordca
I wanted to finish a book on my time off and after getting partway through no less than 6 other books and being disappointed, I finally found one that felt like a missing puzzle piece. This 100 pg book is quick but fascinating and impactful. I’ll be thinking about it for a while. #book
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I wanted to finish a book on my time off and after getting partway through no less than 6 other books and being disappointed, I finally found one that felt like a missing puzzle piece. This 100 pg book is quick but fascinating and impactful. I’ll be thinking about it for a while. #book
Getting all the painting I can in while I have time off from work. It’s really nice 🥺. The temps were quite brisk and the wind was cutting through my jacket. Great clouds and subtle colors today though. #pleinair #oilpainting #shellridge #walnutcreek
December 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Getting all the painting I can in while I have time off from work. It’s really nice 🥺. The temps were quite brisk and the wind was cutting through my jacket. Great clouds and subtle colors today though. #pleinair #oilpainting #shellridge #walnutcreek
Opted to stay indoors this morning since there was frost on the ground 🥶. Painted cozy warm things instead! #stilllife #coffee #oilpainting
December 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Opted to stay indoors this morning since there was frost on the ground 🥶. Painted cozy warm things instead! #stilllife #coffee #oilpainting
This is one of the best books I’ve seen on landscape painting. A total surprise! I found it in the library friends store. Definitely check it out, it covers everything in great detail and includes stunning paintings by so many amazing artists! Landscape Painting by Mitchell Albala
December 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is one of the best books I’ve seen on landscape painting. A total surprise! I found it in the library friends store. Definitely check it out, it covers everything in great detail and includes stunning paintings by so many amazing artists! Landscape Painting by Mitchell Albala
The clouds danced around Mt Diablo and I attempted to paint them. It was hard. #oilpainting #pleinair
December 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The clouds danced around Mt Diablo and I attempted to paint them. It was hard. #oilpainting #pleinair
N.C. Wyeth’s compositions are just SO ridiculously good. Very excited about this book.
December 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
N.C. Wyeth’s compositions are just SO ridiculously good. Very excited about this book.
This is what we chose to paint on this rainy, cold, and windy Christmas Day 😆. Kristian Matthews came back out and we all got hotpot after which was the perfect post painting meal. Wishing you all a wonderful and warm day. #pleinair #oilpainting
December 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is what we chose to paint on this rainy, cold, and windy Christmas Day 😆. Kristian Matthews came back out and we all got hotpot after which was the perfect post painting meal. Wishing you all a wonderful and warm day. #pleinair #oilpainting
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