Heather Duris is an artist who has been living in Lawrence, KS for 19 years. She is originally from Independence, MO and has an impressive military background. She served in the Army Reserves as a Multimedia Illustrator from 1996-1999 and was a US Army Chemical Officer from 2003-2007. After graduating from UMKC and KU with a BA in Administration of Justice and BFA in Painting and a minor in Art History respectively, she decided to forgo a law career and pursue her passion in the arts. Heather is a wife to Zdenko and a mother to two daughters, and works from her home studio, producing jewelry, paintings, and prints.

Heather has been making personalized jewelry since 2014. She works with sterling silver to create rings, pendants, and hand-stamped charms, which she sells on Etsy, at the Phoenix Gallery in downtown Lawrence, and at Cat and Nine Bells in Beloit, Wisconsin. While jewelry satisfies the need to work with her hands, painting is her preferred medium. Heather’s works are inspired by Kansas landscapes, and she uses colors and geometric lines to evoke memories of the ancient prairie and a connection to the land that inspires stewardship.

Heather’s paintings are the perfect addition to any home or office decor. Her abstract works can help evoke a sense of nostalgia for the beauty and history of the prairie. Purchase Heather Duris’ prints today and add a special touch to your home or office!