About the Artist - Heather Lee Brent
Raw talent, diligent perseverance and the convergence of two passions: art and gaming, are the elements that inspire Heather Lee Brent's work. The galleries speak for themselves, but you're here to learn what makes this artist tick.
"I'm wicked picky about everything, you know that." She states. The quote comes straight from the mouth of the artist, as I prompt her to describe herself for this bio. These innate perfectionist tendencies are evident in Heather's work, but what really brings them to life is her passion.
She's good. Amazing really; with a precise hand and an observant eye, Heather breathes life into every piece she creates. She's too modest to admit it, but the evidence is in her work. That's what natural ability, coupled with innate perfectionism and an education in classic art will do.
When a Passion for Art and Gaming Come Together
In high school, Heather proved to have a great deal of talent in art, winning numerous awards including placing in an FAA international art contest. That's also the time she began enjoying sci-fi and fantasy and started gaming in the world of Mechwarrior. Directly after high school she decided to pursue a formal education in the arts and was accepted into the University of New Hampshire Fine Arts program. During college she joined a D&D role-playing group which also dabbled in Warhammer fantasy and Warhammer 40K. Heather received her Bachelor of Arts and went in search of every artists' dream; to make a living from the talent. Eventually she found the market for pro-painted Warhammer miniatures on E-bay; two passions were joined and the artist/gamer became a fantasy miniatures painter.
Today, Heather paints full time, plus. It's not an easy life, but seeing each piece come to life and bring joy to the owner makes it a very fulfilling one. Thousands of her miniatures fight the good fight on Warhammer tabletops and D&D battle mats across the US. She also has regular clients overseas, including Italy, France, Russia and Australia.
After seeing this website launched she would like to start touring the Warhammer gaming tourneys. Her goal is to win a Golden Demon award. In the little spare time she has, Heather enjoys reading fantasy novels and gaming D&D 3.5 edition. Her great dream is to be asked to join the Games Workshop 'Eavy Metal painting team.
Escape With Painted Fantasy Miniatures
It's been a hard battle becoming a full time artist. And Heather doesn't encourage all of you with stable, full-time jobs to quit and pursue a career in miniatures painting. But, at very least, take some time out to immerse yourself in the most realistic fantasy game you have ever imagined...courtesy of Painted Fantasy Miniatures.com
Afterward; Heather has also created many non-miniature and non-fantasy works of art. Heather has created many amazing pieces in an array of mediums including: drawing, illustration, painting, charcoal, lithography and pottery, just to name a few. She has even forged her own arrowhead during her time in the SCA.
