About
Meet Heidi: Artist, Designer, Theologian, Guide and Fun Human
Based in Seattle, WA, Heidi is an emerging abstract artist whose work explores the rich terrain of spirituality, transformation, and human connection. Working primarily with plaster and mixed media, she brings together texture, color, and dimension to tell visual stories rooted in contemplation, wrestling, and sacred wonder. Her pieces are a reflection of an inner journey—one that invites viewers beyond the surface and into the deeper conversation between head and heart, knowledge and embodiment.
Heidi's path to artmaking began in 2014, following a long career in the corporate world and a health crisis that deeply impacted both her and her son. This pivotal moment served as a wake-up call, prompting her to finally pick up a paintbrush and reconnect with the creative voice she had long silenced. Through personal pain and profound growth, she discovered the healing and revelatory power of making. Her art emerged not only as a form of expression but as a vital practice of restoration and reorientation.
Influenced by her artist residencies with Amy Howard and her studies in traditional European finishing techniques under master artisan Alison Wooley in Italy, Heidi weaves old-world craftsmanship into her modern, emotive abstractions. Her signature use of plaster allows her to sculpt emotion into surface—each mark a layered invitation to reflect on our shared humanity and the imago Dei within us all.
Heidi believes in the power of art to open hearts, foster compassion, and bridge the space between the seen and the unseen. Her hope is that her work, and the viewer's experience of it, might deepen their relationship with themselves, with others, and with the Divine.
Why “Sanctuary and Table”?
The second part of the name, Table, invites a deeper understanding of community and belonging. It's not about food, though it could certainly include that, but rather a metaphor for a place of invitation and peace—Shalom—where all are welcome to come, be heard, and explore their spirituality in a safe and loving environment. It’s a place to express and reflect upon our relationship with the Divine, our innermost selves, and one another. I hope that Sanctuary and Table will be a space where people can experience peace and connection through creative practices, opening pathways to healing, growth, and deeper spiritual exploration.
Sanctuary and Table offers both experiential art installations, in-person and online events, retreats and travel experiences. Please check the appropriate page in the main navigation for the latest offerings. It is our hope that through this work, art ij all its forms coupled with contemplative practices and a sense of wonder, will help facilitate an ongoing journey of spiritual discovery and transformation for all.
The name Sanctuary and Table reflects my deep desire to create a space that honors and nurtures the spiritual journeys of all who seek it. The word Sanctuary was chosen to evoke the sense of a sacred, safe place, set apart from the distractions and demands of the ordinary world. In religious tradition, sanctuaries were often natural spaces—groves or hills—where the divine was especially present, and later extended to include man-made spaces that provide refuge and protection. I believe that art-making and contemplative practices have the power to create such sanctuaries, offering weary souls a space to find rest and connection with the Divine. Here, we find protection not just from the physical world but also from the noise that often drowns out our inner voices.