before launching her career in music, heather began as a visual artist, studying fine arts at the university of regina. after graduating in 1969, she began a life long love affair with oil paint and, although touring kept her from her easel, she has returned to her wonderland of colours. a published author, her first book, "my face is a map of my time here", is a hardcover edition of her artwork. heather’s most recent recording is entitled "the montreal sessions".