Heather Shack
I had a severe ischemic stroke in 2011. I discovered watercolor painting as part of my recovery. I learned to paint using my left hand, after losing function of my dominant right hand. Also, my stroke caused aphasia, which limited my ability to speak, read and write. Art has become a means to express myself. I participated in my first art show in 2013 and launched my first business in 2015, selling original artwork, then fine art prints and greeting cards, and eventually expanding to include clothing and accessories. A portion of my sales is donated to a program close to my heart to help stroke patients and their caregivers improve their quality of life. Painting helps to give me some sense of independence. Being able to overcome the physical and cognitive deficits I have, to become accomplished at art and to see people enjoy my paintings validates the effort it took to get here and fuels my confidence to keep going.
Navy Pier 16” x 13” (framed)
Summer in the City 23.25” x 27.25” (framed)
Chicago Theatre 14” x 18” (framed)
Chicago Water Tower 18” x 14” (framed)
Beautiful Butterfly 22” x 18” (framed)
Thai Market 29” x 36.5” (framed)
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