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Dec. 6-29, 2018: Compassion Factory9210 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, IL Opening Reception:Friday, Dec. 7 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: 4:00-9:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturdays   Heather is excited to show a selection of her original watercolor paintings as part of the "Still Colors" Art Exhibition at The Compassion Factory Art Gallery. The joint exhibit wtih fine art photographer Don Mendenhall runs from Dec. 6 - Dec. 29, 2018. Heather's greeting cards and limited edition prints can also be purchased at the gallery during December.  Heather hopes you can join her for some wine and hors d'oeuvres during the exhibit's opening reception Friday, Dec. 7. Details: http://evite.me/9pbBm1GquM Stop by the...

  Image: Heather's original watercolor painting of Frank Lloyd Wright Moore-Dugal Residence. Available as greeting card and print at Oak Park Visitors Center. Click here to read the direct link to the newspaper articleNot your average gift shopWednesday Journal of Oak Park and River ForestArtbeatPublished Tuesday, July 17, 2018By Michelle Dybal, Contributing Reporter Visit Oak Park, on the other hand, is a different type of tourism destination and is working to change that image with Urban Local Made, displaying hand-crafted items by local artists in portions of their Lake Street gift shop. According to Kevin Kilbride, Visit Oak Park's Marketing and Social...

Upcoming Exhibits Look for Heather’s artwork at two upcoming exhibits, including some of her latest creations! Aug. 10-Oct. 4, 2018: Counter Coffee 7324 Madison St., Forest Park, IL Hours: 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7:00 am.-5:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Approximately 10 of Heather’s original watercolor paintings will be on display at the coffee house during this timeframe. Dec. 6-29, 2018: Compassion Factory 9210 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield, IL Hours: 4:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday; 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday Heather looks forward to exhibiting her original watercolor paintings at this new art gallery in December. Currently, she has a selection of greeting cards for purchase here...

Oak Park Visitors Center Urban Local Made June 10, 2018   Heather is one of the artists featured by the Oak Park (IL) Visitors Center in its Spring 2018 "Urban Local Made" program. Heather currently sells greeting cards reproduced from her original paintings at the Center. The “Urban Local Made” initiative showcases the entrepreneurial spirit of Chicago area artisans, as well as inspires both Illinoisans and out-of-state visitors to support local businesses while discovering uniquely authentic products.  Click here to view the Urban Local Made webpage

Click here to view directly on Fortunate Discoveries' website Artist of the Week: Heather Kadlec Shack Fortunate Discoveries Art GalleryApril 9, 2018   Original Watercolors by an Inspirational ArtistHeather Kadlec Shack, HMK WatercolorsHeather has always expressed herself creatively, but did not become an artist until after suffering a severe ischemic stroke in 2011 and beginning to paint as part of her therapy.  The stroke left Heather with limited use of her dominant right arm and leg, as well as diminished ability to speak, read and write. Unable to return to her career as a school administrator, painting has become an important expressive...