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Heather Davulcu in her studio at April Heather Art Photos: Brae Howard

Hi, I’m Heather…I just want to draw all day!

I grew up in a small East Texas town drawing characters from books I’d read, homes I’d love to live in, and the glamorous gowns of Hollywood stars like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

Inspired, I went on to study fashion design and historical costume in college.

Upon graduating, I had the amazing opportunity to work at a costume company in Houston and on the set of a Disney movie in Austin. All the while my drawing pad and pencils kept pulling at my heartstrings. The things that we do best are those that make us happiest, after all.

April Heather Art started 20 years ago as mural painting and blossomed into a successful business for my art, illustrations, and embroidery.

There were a few detours, of course…

My husband and I had our first daughter, moved to the East coast, and for several years I taught art classes and painting murals.

After our second daughter was born, we moved to Bucks County, PA. During the seven years that followed, I experienced severe chronic daily migraines. Even more devastating: I couldn’t paint at all during this time. Thankfully, a hysterectomy in 2007 left me migraine-free.

Slowly, I found my way back to my art again. I realized my experiences were helping me paint my feelings — something I had never been able to do before!

Now, my work can be found in books, magazines, desk planners, and in publications like Mollie Makes magazine. You can also spot my illustrations on housewares and art & craft supplies at major retailers nationwide.

It’s a truly invigorating journey — one I feel incredibly blessed share with you.

XO Heather

1970
Born - Portsmouth, VA
1988
Graduate High School - Greenville, TX
1992
Graduate University of Texas - Austin, TX
1993
Got Hitched! ♥
1995
Mural Painting
1997
Migraines Begin
1998
1st Daughter Born! ♥
2002
2nd Daughter Born! ♥
2003
Debilitating migraines - no drawing or making...
2006
Hysterectomy - No more migraines!
2007
Migraine Paintings
2011
Learned to Embroider
2012
Downton Abbey Embroidery Pattern - First Sale on Etsy!
2013
Introduced Popular 'I do!' Wedding Line
2016
10K Sales on Etsy! Licensed goods appear in marketplace...
2020
My adventure continues...

Interested in working together? I’d love to hear all about your project!

Let’s chat!

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