{"product_id":"within-reach","title":"Within Reach","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Heather Richardson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed Size: 14” x 16”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Statement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have always been drawn to work that balances skill and expressive intent - it really is what I feel makes for a great painting. I see the two not as competing pursuits, but as complementary forces that strengthen one another. I want to create paintings that are thoughtfully designed, skillfully crafted, but also make you feel something deeper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artists I admire and the creative environment in which I grew up continue to shape my approach. I draw inspiration from the great masters - Gustav Klimt, John Singer Sargent, and Édouard Vuillard. However, growing up in a family of artists has influenced me the most. Daily exposure to creativity taught me to see the world through the language of design. One of the greatest lessons I learned from my mother was not to be afraid to fail. That has helped me tap into my emotions and intuition without the fear of judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eI continued my study of art by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah, where I built a strong foundation in the principles of visual art that still influence my work today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy greatest satisfaction comes when others connect with my work, allowing me to share my perspective and invite them to see the world through my eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heather Richardson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48330026909894,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/5685\/9471\/files\/C7E32A09-1F3D-476C-8274-C80E0CE28CDC.jpg?v=1792098801","url":"https:\/\/thefoxshop.co\/products\/within-reach","provider":"The Fox Shop and Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}