Heather Hennick

Artist Statement

The medium I use is purified Beeswax with dried pigment and damar crystals (tree resin) for hardening.
I heat the wax to a molten point where I can apply the wax as liquid to a rigid surface such as masonite or wood.
Each layer is fused to the next with a heat source, thus a commitment to the composition evolves.
Beginning instinctively, I try to understand the random details intellectually as I design the composition.
I enjoy the process of creation through a multitude of techniques such as ironing, carving, embedding materials, transfer techniques,stamping, drawing and painting.
I feel that I can capture time and the human spirit through the process.
When the composition feels right, I stop. I am propelled by emotions and the desire to share.


Primary Art Therapy Specialty: I specialize in mental health, those with mental and physical disabilities, geriatrics, self care workshops. I am currently involved in a research project using art therapy to reduce burnout syndrome and compassion fatigue.
Region: Toronto and surrounding area
Other Specialties: I am a practicing artist with a specialty in encaustics and can provide quality art experiences. I have an in-depth understanding of the creative process and am able to facilitate this for others.


Artist: Heather Hennick, RGD, BA, DTATI (Thesis pending)

Born in Montreal, Quebec Canada
Enjoys nature, out door photography
Touched with spirituality and feels compelled to create encaustic art.
Has been associating with many local and international artists (IEA) and is participating
in international workshops and exhibitions.

Completing thesis for Art Phychotherapy Accreditation
Resides in Thornhill, Ontario with husband and family.

1976-1979 Diploma Graphic Technology Dawson College- Montreal, Quebec Canada

1996 B.A. Creative Art Studies- York University- Toronto, Ontario Canada

1998-2010 RGD Status with the Ontario Graphic Designer Association

2003- Diploma Canadian Institute of Floral Design

1980- 2010- Creative Director of Henco Consulting Inc.
Special Event Decor , Custom Invitations
and Graphic Design Projects
Division of Partyzazz (www.partyzazz.com)

May 2010- 2013- Toronto Art Therapy Institute(Graduate Level Studies)
Art Therapy Candidate
Placements: York Central Hospital (Mental Health and Geriatrics)
Sunnybrook Hospital (Geriatrics- Veterans)
Reena Foundation (Developmental Disabilities)
Interval House Shelter (Trauma)
Canadian Mental Health Association

Member of The Canadian Art Therapy Association
Committee member for the CATA convention 2011

Recent Award
2008 Vaughan Juried Exhibition
Works selected Encaustic 'He's Away'
Honorable Mention-Encaustic 'Connection'

Spiritual Expressions Through Art
April 21-26, 2009
at J.E.H. Thoreau MacDonald House
(Heritage District)
121 Centre Street, Thornhill, Ontario

Painted Violin Project May 17, 2009
Proceeds benefit the non-profit
Florida Youth Orchestra

March 2009- Submission accepted of 'Lawbird'
encausticandmore.com
Juried Gallery

April 2009-Submission accepted of 'My Higher Self'
encausticandmore.com
Juried Gallery

Juried Painted Violin Project, September 21, 2009
Proceeds benefit the non-profit
Florida Youth Orchestra

Toronto Art Therapy Institute
2009-2011 Art Therapy Candidate

Member of the Canadian Art Therapy Asssociation

Canadian Mental Health Association- July-December 2010

Reena (Developmentally challenged Population)
Art Therapy Workshop Facilitator June-December 2010
In- service art therapy presentation

Interval House (Shelter for Women and Children) November-December 2010

Art Therapy Practicum-York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill, Ontario
December-August 2011
Mental Health
In-service of encaustic art therapy

Art Therapy Internship-Sunnybrook Health Sciences-Hospital, Toronto
May-August 2011
Veteran's Center, Pallative Care
Inter-professional training program certificate
In-service of encaustic art therapy

Spiritual Expressions Through Art
April 13-18, 2010
J.E.H. Thoreau MacDonald House
(Heritage District)
121 Centre Street, Thornhill, Ontario

City of Vaughan Juried Exhibition- May-June 2011
'Recollections'

Numerous artwork is held in private collections

October 2011- Facilitator of Stress reduction Workshops for Health Care Professionals at York Central Hospital

Current 2011 Workshops and Encaustic Supplies
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