Heather Newton Brown (She/They) is a mixed media encaustic artist residing on unceded Wabanaki territory, known as Casco. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts from Goddard College and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Union Institute and University. In her abstract creations, Heather endeavors to convey emotion, experience, and connection through abstraction. Her artwork serves as both a reflection and a transformation of reality, stemming from her unique personal journey while aspiring to resonate with viewers’ own experiences. Heather perceives art as a dynamic dialogue—a call and response—between the artist and various elements: the substrate, the medium, the subject, and ultimately, the audience. Within her studio, Heather delves into the delicate equilibrium between deconstruction and construction, where alchemy, inspiration, and vision intersect. She is drawn to experimenting with novel and unexpected materials, engaging intimately with every facet of the creative process: from gathering materials to crafting paint, composing, executing, and troubleshooting. Through the amalgamation of diverse forms, materials, and techniques, Heather synthesizes something entirely novel and compelling. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Heather also practices as a psychotherapist. During her leisure time, she cherishes moments spent with her human and four-legged companions, engages in volunteering, immerses herself in nature pursuits, and scours for scrap metal to incorporate into her next body of work. Heather’s work can be found at: Art Space Gallery – Rockland ME and Vera’s Iron and Vine – Wilton ME