While Mr. Heston attended Baylor, he was the
editor of the University's literary magazine, The Phoenix. He now teaches eighth grade English at G. W. Carver Academy
in Waco ISD. Besides having his poetry published by such journals as StrangeHorizons.com, Alba Press, Sidereality.com, and
CoffeePressJournal.com, he now edits a literary magazine for his middle school students, The Growl.
Mr. Heston has been oil painting for the last
twelve years and has come under formal instruction with Richard Skurla since 2004, studying still life, portraiture, and Plein
Air. Mr. Skurla has assisted Mr. Heston in the use of pure color such as that of the Fauves, brushwork similar to Vincent
van Gogh’s, and construction of forms and
principles as taught by New York City's Ashcan School artist John
Sloan, 1908 to 1913. “He has an expressive quality that demonstrates his desire to capture shape and form with
an explosion of color and energetic brushwork. The mastery of his work reflects
his passion for painting and a desire to invite viewers into his artwork and hold them there.” – Richard Skurla
The Gallery hopes you will enjoy Mr. Heston's
colorful works.
