Hey there! I'm Christina Heffernan.
I come to you from the foothills of South Carolina! My home studio, Studio29, has recently been remodeled and I'm excited for this new chapter in my life. I moved into this updated space July 1, 2026, and I now have space to create and to teach!
I work in several areas: oil painting, watercolor, printmaking, art education, and my newest interest: surface pattern design. I'm taking my art into Adobe Illustrator to make designs for possible licensing. I'm currently working on completing my Certification for Surface Pattern Design with Bonnie Christine. I'm excited to bring my artwork into that industry!
Besides commissions and preparing for upcoming art exhibits, I'm also teaching in my new classroom space.
The link below is the gateway to all my artwork and merchandise. I'm adding new things this month and will be preparing things for the Christmas season. Come back and see!
Heather the Hummingbird
A hummingbird hovers in midair, reaching toward a vibrant bee balm blossom in this delicate watercolor. Soft greens, silvery tones, and fine ink details capture the bird’s graceful motion, while the rich magenta flower adds a lively burst of color. The open background and airy composition evoke the quiet beauty of a summer garden moment.
Jason the Mischievous Runner Duck
This is a charming watercolor portrait of a standing runner duck, painted in warm browns, soft whites, and gentle gray-green tones.The piece has a light, storybook quality that celebrates the quiet charm of farm and pond life.
Waddle, Waddle
They don’t really sing — they honk, chatter, and waddle their way across the field — and somehow that makes them even more endearing.
This painting grew out of a simple moment of happiness: watching these birds move together, hearing their funny little sounds, and realizing how easy it is to miss such joy if we’re not paying attention. It’s a celebration of the small, ordinary music of life that still finds us, even when we aren’t listening for it.
Growing Portfolio of Surface Pattern Designs
New pattern creations are uploaded each month. Watch me grow!
Journals
Choose a journal full of beauty and whimsy.
feathers | florals | fauna | fun
