Heather Hubbard
I spent much of my childhood in rural Oklahoma and the Ozarks where I developed a fascination with nature and its forms: seed pods, bryophytes, crawdads. Moving to California provided me even more inspiration with its unique and diverse ecosystems. These inspirations make their way into my ceramic work and encaustic painting quite easily with their organic forms and textures. In much of my more recent work I also explore the expression of self-actualization, reflection, and gratitude. I find that the transformative nature of clay and wax offers an endless array of creative possibilities.
I currently live in Fresno, California, where I am a full-time artist and a part-time Biology instructor at Clovis Community College. I am also a member of Scarab Creative Arts in Downtown Fresno where I do much of my ceramic work.
Education
1996
1992
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
M.A., Biology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
B.A., English
Teaching
2018 - Feb. 2020
2018 - Feb. 2020
2018 - Present
2005 - Present
2009 - 2015
1999 - 2009
Beginning and Intermediate Hand Building Classes
Clay Hand Studios
Hand Building Workshops for Children
Clay Hand Studios
Clay Parties for Children and Adults
Adjunct Faculty, Biology
SCCCD
Adjunct Faculty, Biology
College of the Sequoias
Biology Instructor
Central High School, East Campus
(Un)Wavering Solo Show exhibited at Clay Hand Studios in 2019
Embellished wall hanging
Detail of ceramic surface
(Un)Wavering Solo Show exhibited at Clay Hand Studios in 2019
(UN)Wavering Show
Exhibitions
2021
2019
2017-2020
2019
2018
2018
2017
2017
2015
2014
2009
2009
2009
2008
2007
Scarab Members Show
Scarab Gallery
(UN)WAVERING
Solo Show
Clay Hand Studios Gallery, Fresno, CA
Exhibiting Artist
Clay Hand Studios, Fresno, CA
Exhibiting Artist 2019
Vernissage Gallery, Fresno, CA
Womens’ Art and Music Festival of Fresno 2018
Guest Artist
Tower Theatre, Fresno, CA
Alchemy 2018
Solo Show
Clay Hand Studios Gallery, Fresno, CA
Repetitions and Variations
Two Artist Show with Dawn Hart
Clay Hand Studios Gallery, Fresno, CA
Guest Invitational
Fig Tree Gallery, Fresno, CA
Art Scientifique: Artistic Interpretation of Science
Second place, Sculpture Category
Chris Sorensen Art Studio & Gallery, Fresno, CA
Aquatic Explorations: The Algae Collection
Solo Show
Corridor 2122, Fresno, CA
Group Show, March
Studio 74, Fresno, CA
Group Show, February
Studio 74, Fresno, CA
Student Exhibition (Juried)
FCC Art Space Gallery, Fresno, CA
Student Exhibition (Juried)
FCC Art Space Gallery, Fresno, CA
Student Exhibition (Juried)
FCC Art Space Gallery, Fresno, CA
Detail of encaustic painting showing flow of colors and forms on the canvas surface
Detail of encaustic painting showing flow of colors and forms on the canvas surface
Detail of encaustic painting showing flow of colors and forms on the canvas surface
Encaustic Paintings
Ceramic vessel with lid embellished with floral and bird decals, gold leaf, and sculpted elements
Hinged box with sculpted bird handle, tassels, jewels, and gold leaf.
looking down at the lid of a vessel one sees the embellishment of intricate patterns and sculpted details as well as the complex glaze effects.
Ceramic vessel with lid embellished with floral and bird decals, gold leaf, and sculpted elements
Lidded Containers