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Artist: Heather IdeShe/Her/Hers

Artistic Discipline: New Media, Visual
Location: Spokane, WA

 I am a Spokane-based multimedia artist whose work blends photography, digital painting, and illustration to create emotionally driven, narrative imagery.

Using photography as a foundation, I build each piece through advanced compositing and digital painting techniques—transforming real-world captures into fully realized visual stories. My process allows me to move beyond documentation, using the camera as a starting point rather than a limitation.

My work explores themes of connection, memory, and legacy, often existing in the space between realism and imagination. With a focus on natural tones, soft atmosphere, and believable light, she creates images that feel both grounded and interpretive—designed to be experienced as much as viewed.

In addition to fine art practice, I am the owner of Joy Full Frames Photography, where I create relaxed, emotionally authentic portraits for families, children, and  animals. This documentary foundation directly informs my artistic work, ensuring that even my most constructed pieces remain rooted in real human connection.

As a self-taught artist, I continue to refine my craft through intentional study of light, color, and realism, with a focus on producing work that is cohesive, immersive, and timeless.

Some  of my work includes  book  illustrations,  paintings,  Christmas cards.. besides  the  regular  photo sessions.