Heather Day is an artist based in California.

It's A Requirement to Disappear #2 

56'' X 72'', ACRYLIC, spray paint, and charcoal ON canvas, 2018

ON VIEW AT PT. 2 GALLERY, OAKLAND, CA

 

UICA

A MURAL CREATED FOR the urban institute for contemporary art in Grand Rapids, mi

 

JOURNAL

 
The snow always brings perfect neutral lighting for painting. I brought this one outside to figure out what my final marks will be. At this point it feels like I’m playing chess with decisions that take much longer than when I first started the painting. Still though, it can not be calculated. This piece will be going to @joshualinergallery next month after my residency here @the_macedonia_institute.
Thank you to my open minded collectors that have commissioned me to paint large works when they have no idea what the outcome will be. I think we both learn a lot from this process. This is one of my last paintings in the studio from 2018. 💥 “Seven Thirty- Two 2 1/2” , mixed media on canvas, 72” x 60” 💥
Inching along with this painting. I had to put it away for a couple days to make sure I don’t over work it. Just a week and a half before the paintings get picked up for @joshualinergallery! @the_macedonia_institute
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming two-person NYC show @joshualinergallery with @kathrynmac opening next month, January 24th. I’ve been a fan of the Chelsea gallery since my undergraduate years, and I’ve admired Kathryn’s work from afar so I can’t wait to see how our work connects in person. 📸 @margaretaustin_photo
Staying mindful of painting slow reactions from one mark to the next, even when the freezing temperatures are tempting me to move a little quicker. Tomorrow I’m sharing exciting news about the paintings I’ve been working on @the_macedonia_institute 🎉
Going on week two @the_macedonia_institute. Feels good be diving into painting with a shift in perspective. It’s been pretty cold in Upstate NY but it has forced me to be present in the studio with short reading breaks by the fire. Something new is happening in my work and I’m grateful for the time to experiment.
My small studies act more as research than renderings for large paintings.