Heather Cornelius was born in Tacoma Washington, where she and her family presently reside. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Art in 2007 from Pacific Lutheran University with an emphasis in three-dimensional studies. With ceramics as her primary medium, she thrives on her inspiration from figurative studies. Sculpting through relationships found by juxtaposing the figure with ceramic forms enables her to bring to the foreground truths about the feminine condition or otherwise the human condition in general. Heather has established her own studio practice and business, and exhibits and markets locally in the South Puget Sound area.