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Anita Heckman

@anitaheckman.bsky.social

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Artist, printmaker. Monotypes, collage. Birds, patterns, night sky, spiderwebs, wings. Nature, reflections, wonders & wanders. Nonviolence, justice. Keep hope alive! Instagram: @anitaheckmanfineart Shop: https://www.anitaheckman.com/

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Dec 20

Thanks for appreciating my art. In this difficult moment:
“Find people who bring you solace and be with them… Get around art. Get around beauty. Get in nature.… These things sustain us. It’s a very important survival tactic right now.” @jessicacraven101.bsky.social
#art #DontGiveUp #buildcommunity

Collage of thirteen monotypes and works on paper made in 2024 by artist Anita Heckman. The art features colorful patterns, birds, an underwater view of koi fish, butterflies, flowers, fans, a vintage map, the Cancer constellation, Perry's Agave, two fish in a circular pattern. Anita Heckman Fine Art, https://www.anitaheckman.com/

In this difficult moment:
“Find people who bring you solace and be with them…. Get around art. Get around beauty. Get in nature.… These things sustain us. It’s a very important survival tactic right now.” @jessicacraven101.bsky.social
#art #DontGiveUp #buildcommunity

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 4d

Life imitating nature. The Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk colors echo the blooming passion flowers. 🌺🌷🌱 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekPforPink #nature #boardwalk #rollercoaster #photography #EastCoastKin #bloomscrolling #flowers #FlowersOfBlueSky

Vertical image of bounteous pink passion flowers, leaves and tendrils in the foreground of a view of the San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. The Boardwalk has a bright pink tent that’s the same color as the flowers. Light gray and white clouds add to the drama of the photo. Iphone photo by Anita Heckman.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 6d

Glorious spiderweb in front of my art studio door, 10/22, before Open Studios. Pretty sure Charlotte Jr. Jr.’s message was “I ❤️Anita’s art!"
🕸️ 🕷️ #spiderweb #spooktober #31daysofHalloween #cobweb #CharlottesWeb #artistsupport #invert #arachnid #web #eastcoastkin #nature #onlybeautifulthings

A large (18” wide+-) sunlit spiderweb with a heart shape woven into its center, in front a multi-paned glass/wood door and windows. Iphone photo, October, 2022, CA

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 9d

Californian Morning' (mid 20thc) by US artist and printmaker Emmy Lou Packard (1914-1998) #WomensArt

Print featuring a line of different wild plants in silhouette with a singing blackbird perched in one and a dragonfly flying above, all in front of the ocean under an orange sun

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you, Pam. Glad you like it!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 9d

Art-making keeps me sane! “Glow”- new #monotype inspired by the SF “Bouquets to Art” at the SF DeYoung. The garlic scapes reminded me of a blue & yellow macaw. 🌺🌷🪶 #BlueskyArtShow #Glow #printmaking #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin #artistsupport #womensart #birds

Vertical image of a bright yellow glowing gloriosa lily and olive-green garlic scape bouquet gracefully twining around an art-nouveau style glowing light green vase that has a blue and yellow macaw on it. The background is blue and blue-green, and green leafy patterns also glow in the bottom background. Original monotype by Anita Heckman. https://www.anitaheckman.com/recent-work

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 17d

I truly enjoyed turning the Indiana map blue in this “homage collage” “Jazzed I.” Inspired by @SassyDivaDesigns Bouquets to Art arrangement, SF DeYoung museum, inspired in turn by Matisse’s “Lagoon” collage.

✂️🌷🐟🌺🌱🐠 #santacruzopenstudios #artscouncilscc #Matisse #collage #goldfish #JazzUnbound

A small colorful collage of a bouquet of anthurium in a clear glass that has three goldfish swimming in it, over a blue map of Indiana background with dark blue and red floating shapes that echo the bouquet. Inspired by SanFrancisco DeYoung museum's Bouquets to Art arrangement and Matisse's "Lagoon" collage. Matisse created the Jazz Unbound series while living in France during the German occupation. “Jazzed I ” original collage, 8” x 10” 2025. anitaheckman.com

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · 23d

See “Stepping Out” at my Santa Cruz, CA Open Studio, Oct. 11/12 & 18/19. Inspired by an inventive arrangement at the 2025 Bouquets to Art at the SF DeYoung museum.

🌺 🌷 🪶 🎨 #visitSantaCruz #floral #printmaking #monotype #bloomscrolling #bird #botanicalart #artyear #eastcoastkin #artistsupport

“Stepping Out.” A white great egret turns its head and neck to the left as it lifts one foot to step out of a bright yellow-gold leafy-patterned vase in the center of the image. Bright colored graceful gloriosa lilies and allium scapes are in the vase. The background is dark purple with patterns. Inspired by @FloralgalKel Kelly Lampotang’s arrangement that was in turn inspired by Chelsea Ryoko Wong’s “Mint Tea in the Sauna during Sunset” painting. Original monotype, 2025, 12.5” x 16.” Can’t make it to Santa Cruz for Open Studios? Visit https://www.anitaheckman.com/recent-work

@FloralgalKel Kelly Lampotang’s colorful floral arrangement is in front of Chelsea Ryoko Wong’s “Mint Tea in the Sauna during Sunset” painting. The painting shows a woman and man drinking tea in front of a window or art that has an island and pastel-colored sunset. The colors and shapes in the bouquet echo those in the painting.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 19

We built a giant puppet! Mother Earth is 10' tall and she's got the whole world in her hands! There’s 4 more puppets… Unveiling 9.21.25 at SC Sun-Day. ARRT is building #hope and #community: defending democracy and working to save our planet. #resist #art #resistanceart #climatechange #nonviolence

Two women hold the shiny green cape of a Mother Earth giant puppet that has long flowing braids and colorful scarves. She is holding an earth globe. Text: Join us! Giant Puppet Unveiling at “Sun’Day” – this Sunday, September 21, Noon- 1:30pm at Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz, CA. One of 5 giant puppets. Others are a bald eagle, Lady Liberty, Lady Justice and a dove of peace. All constructed by our ARRT teams: Artists Respond and Resist Together.

3 photos: Front view of a Mother Earth giant puppet that has long flowing braids and colorful scarves. She is holding an earth globe. 2. Closeup of Mother Earth's paper maché head: she has big green eyes, earthy colored skin, and flowing braids. 3. A woman holds two endangered species signs: giant tortoise and the California Condor. These signs and more will be part of Mother Earth's contingent. Text: Join us! Giant Puppet Unveiling at “Sun’Day” – this Sunday, September 21, Noon- 1:30pm at Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz, CA. One of 5 giant puppets. Others are a bald eagle, Lady Liberty, Lady Justice and a dove of peace. All constructed by our ARRT teams: Artists Respond and Resist Together.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes. Makes sense that they broke it up into several smaller constellations.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks! Glad you like it, and thanks for the repost!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks so much, Deb! Glad you like it. I’m a big fan of your work.

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Lost Constellations 2: New! Highlights 5 constellations that are no longer recognized: Little Owl (noctua), Argo Navis (the ship), Pyxis- mariner’s compass, the giant swallow and hippocampus (seahorse).
🦉 🪶 🔭 #owlishMonday #sciart #birds #constellations #printmaking #drypoint #monotype #sky

A Little Owl is perched on the masthead of a ship. There’s a black starry sky. A large moon is rising behind the ship, and a seahorse is floating next to it. A giant swallow flies up toward a mariner’s compass. These five constellations are no longer recognized. The current 88 northern constellations were established in 1922 by the International Astronomical Union to make a universal pattern for astronomers. Original monotype and tetrapak drypoint, 2025, 12”x12” by Anita Heckman. Available soon at https://www.anitaheckman.com/ Inquiries welcome.

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Magenta Orchid cactus. Makes me think of a punk rock star with three back up singers swaying to the music.
#flower #MagentaMon #coloraday #onlybeautifulthings #dailyflowers #dailybotanicalbeauty #nature #epiphyte #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin #flowerreport #cactus

A bright magenta orchid cactus flower in full bloom with one finished flower and two buds and in the center and right. Those three are leaning to the left.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks for your appreciation! Art definitely keeps me going in these trying times!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 8

I was singing an updated version of that song with a street corner choir at the July 17 protests in my town.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 8

Holy mackerel! I had no idea these were so pretty!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 3

Love this one! Thanks for the info!

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks!! Monotypes are making unique, one of a kind prints vs what most printmakers do: making editions or multiple prints from the same plate. I like to make prints but don’t usually want to make a bunch of the same image.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks so much, Penny! Glad you like my work!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 31

One can never see too many waterlilies. Each one is a wonder!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 27

“One-way colour tunnel” at SFMOMA: a long arched walkway #sculpture created by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson. Walk one way: it’s mostly black. Walking through the other direction & it’s a prismatic wonder!. #blueskyartshow #alternating #prism #rainbow #art #contemporaryart

A woman and man are taking a selfie inside of a bright colored rainbow prismatic walkway sculpture made up of triangular prisms, attached to make a tunnel shape. It's on the SF MOMA museum's atrium bridge.

Looking through a walkway sculpture made up of triangular prisms, that are attached to make a tunnel shape. Walking from this direction, the triangles look black with turquoise patterns, but on the floor are colorful reflections from the other rainbow side. It's on the SF MOMA museum's atrium bridge.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 27

I took a photo of this when I was in NYC too. Reminds me of sharks.

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 3

Yes, so Beautiful! Highly advanced yoga practitioner!

Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 1

I got lucky in 2017 on an unusually sunny October day in Seattle at the Japanese Garden when the maples were in their most glorious fall colors.
#JuliArty #maple #onlybeautifulthings #trees #fallcolor #eastcoastkin #nature #artistsupport #artyear

Photo of an old Japanese maple, pruned like a full-size tree bonsai so one can see many extremely curving limbs and branches. The leaves are bountiful, in bright red and orange fall colors, positively glowing from the sun shining through them. In the foreground are artfully placed whitish-gray boulders, green grass and moss. At the Seattle Japanese Garden in Washington Park, 2017.

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Anita Heckman @anitaheckman.bsky.social · Jul 1

Love your Matisse inspired figure collages. Recently saw Matisse’s Jazz series at San Francisco MOMA Bouquets to Art exhibit. I might do some prints based on the bouquets and Matisse’s prints…

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