art, design and more from my studio. Created by Heidi Nielson, a hafu part-time lawyer and artist in the Sonoran desert
It really felt like a dream to be featured in This is Tucson. I spoke with reporter Elvia Verdugo earlier this month about my practice, the large role that art has played in my healing, including most recently from a miscarriage, and my love of Tucson.
She also highlighted some of my illustration and design work that I create for OHEI Studio.
Huge thank you to ThisisTucson.com ! What an amazing way to be welcomed back to the desert.
8x10 print - “Comparison is the Thief of Joy”
To celebrate World Calligraphy Day, I am hosting a sale in my Etsy shop thru Sunday, 8/16 of my three mental health lettering prints. Modern calligraphy and lettering have been such a source of joy and stress relief for me so I'm happy to celebrate this medium today. Prints are $8.40 each (no code needed).
During this challenging time, I hope you are staying well, both mentally and physically.
8x10 print - “The world is a better place with you in it”
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. I’ve sadly lost too many loved ones to suicide and want to be part of the movement to give others hope and to try to take the stigma out of discussions of mental health. It’s something that I still really struggle to talk about, but it’s something that so many people struggle with and I know I’ve benefited so much from people who are brave enough to share their stories. I’m lucky I’ve had a lot of support, both from loved ones and by slowly learning to advocate for myself and others in the healthcare world, something that used to terrify me.
To help raise awareness this month and for anyone who needs a reminder, I’m making this print available as a free download. You can download it directly here or you can join my newsletter to get the link sent straight to your inbox. I send out monthly downloadable prints to subscribers and would love to have you as part of our community.
You are loved and you matter. The world is a better place with you in it.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org