Though formally trained, Kathleen Heron considers herself a self-taught artist, guided by intuition through ink, wood, and found objects. Her practice centers on drawing and assemblage—dreamlike figures emerge from expressive lines while everyday objects converge into surreal, often plotless tableaus.

“Even when proportions are off, the figures feel alive. That comes from years of drawing the human form from life, developing a deep familiarity with its essence,” she says.

Sometimes, she draws directly on found wood, drawing inspiration from its grain and knots. Her assemblages come together almost instinctively, grounded in overlooked materials like boxes, plaques, and drawers. Peripheral vision and chance encounters in the studio often spark new pieces.

Heron’s goal is to make the unbelievable believable—whether through distorted yet lifelike figures or unexpected object combinations that somehow feel real.