About Ms. Heather, Art Instructor

Heather Blair Jones is passionate about music, art, and teaching, which is why she started the
HBJ Art School.


"Joi-ful" - pastel

Heather has taught in nearly every capacity you can imagine: art teacher, church minister, private piano and voice instructor, choir director, choreographer, preschool music teacher, corporate trainer, and instructor in both art and music for professional


"Foothills and Rock" - pastel

 

Heather began her visual art career as a graphic designer, specializing in websites and logos.

Christian teachers’ seminars. All this adds up to over 20 years of teaching experience.
When her husband bought her some art supplies one year for her birthday, her passion for painting was sparked. She discovered pastels, and was immediately hooked. She studed with Deborah Christensen Secor for 2 years before moving to Nashville to continue her career in music. There she studied watercolor with artist and acclaimed teacher Gail McDaniel. She soon fell in love with all types of watermedia, and began painting children's wall murals, which she still does on a commission-only basis.


"Barn To Be Wild" - pastel


"Pink Sky" - watercolor

Since moving back to New Mexico, Heather has studied with Susan Birdsong, Richard McKinley, Glenna Hartmann, Doug Dawson, and several other acclaimed artists. She enjoys painting outdoors as well as in her studio, when she's not teaching or raising her two children.

Heather strives to extend her knowledge of art to all her students, but also views teaching as a privilege and a blessing.

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