Heather Clements grew up in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. She has shown an affinity and talent for art for as long as she can remember. Her mother can be quoted by saying, "Even as a toddler, she always colored inside the lines!" Growing up, though, Heather has never hesitated to think outside of the box.

Heather graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. After graduation, Heather wanted to branch out to unfamiliar territories while she was still young and free. She ended up on the road with some friends to Panama City, Florida, a town she had never heard of before.

Shortly after moving to the Panhandle, Heather became the owner of the Gallery Above, an amazing art gallery. It was completely unique to the area, hosting many art exhibits, openings, music events, film nights, swing dances, and so much more. “No one I know is doing more for local art and artists than Heather Clements and her Gallery Above.” – Michael Lister, News Herald. After two proud years of ownership, the Gallery Above closed.

For about a year, Heather was the Exhibitions Manager and Graphic Designer for the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida. In 2010 she decided to leave and concentrate on what she has always loved: creating art.

Heather is now a full-time artist and art instructor. Always using the human figure, Heather mixes portraiture with rich metaphors. From octopus arms representing an inner struggle, to dying birds representing the destruction of the environment, Heather never ceases to try to create new and meaningful images.