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Featured Artist for the Mill Valley First Tuesday Art Walk: ILLUMINATION Join us at one of our three reception dates:

Tuesday August 6th/Tuesday September 3rd/ Tuesday October 1st @5:30-7:30pm, 39 Forrest St. Mill Valley.

SOULFUL + VIBRANT PAINTINGS OF THE INNER JOURNEY

Heather McFarlin is a self-proclaimed ‘color junkie’ whose artistry is showcased through her surrealistic and abstract expressionist paintings. Her pieces feature a  brilliant spectrum of multidimensional sensory awareness inspired by spiritual practices as well as nature and the elements.  Based in Sausalito, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, McFarlin lives and creates amidst the beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area.

My painting style emerged naturally in my late twenties, following extensive hands-on healing that delved deep into my subconscious mind. This creative process thrives on spaciousness, intuition and mind-body connection. Surrealist painters recognize the incredible gift of creativity that springs from the unconscious and dream states.

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Your artwork caught my eye because of its unique blend of style and emotion. It’s now proudly adorning a giant wall, inspiring creativity and innovation.  It has hung prominently in three homes!

James

This art has that 'wow' factor. The one that makes one pause, take a deep breath and get excited about the Universe once again.

Emily

Unbelievably soulful art! I'm fortunate enough to have a piece of Heather's in my massage clinic and our clients are instantly intrigued by it. The color composition and ability to transport the onlooker is amazing!

Tobi Lessem, Owner, Bodywise Massage Inc, San Rafael

My recommendation of Heather's art comes with my recommendation of her as an artistic light that creates color, motion and suggestion of form allowing the viewer to immerse a part of themselves into the experience.

David Moore Founder, Zero Nine Design

We have been captivated by your work. Your unique artistic vision and creative prowess are a valuable addition to our exhibition.

Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Your artwork has an energy that is simultaneously vibrant and calming, and has a resonance that fits with my sensibilities, all things I want in my home. Your art also sparks inspiration and expansion, inviting me to open up to my own creativity, in whatever form that may be. I would be missing out if I didn't have that spark front and center.

Ann B., San Francisco

We met at Start Up Art last Sunday. I just wanted to thank you for the awesome discussion we had about subjectivity and the craft of creating art when one is not thinking but instead being a conduit in a stream of consciousness. Moments like that make my commute and experience worth it. I hope to see you again at more trade shows in the future. 

JT, Oakland, CA