Artist Heidi (HiD) Schwartz is a renowned live event painter and experiential artist who captures once-in-a-lifetime moments through her unique abstract impressionistic style. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Heidi was a self-taught artist who painted, drew, played guitar, and sang. Despite being expelled from her art and music classes, she remained dedicated to her passion, using art as a means of self-care and discovery. After relocating to Nashville for music, she fused her paintings with songwriting, resulting in an album that paired each song with a painting. This innovative combination led to opportunities such as her first live painting event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, a major art show at DreamWorks, and being the featured live artist at “Revealed,” a photographic exhibition in Chicago showcasing modern masters of painting from Picasso to Chagall, curated by Picasso’s grandson.
HiD, the signature she uses for all her paintings, captures magical moments globally, creating real-time art that reflects places, world events, and human connections with her distinctive flair—specializing in live event painting at corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and other social gatherings, integrating thematic symbols with tangible elements from the event space to produce original artworks. Her modern, vibrant approach to live event painting in abstract impressionism, characterized by vivid brushstrokes, results in powerful pieces that transcend mere performances. Her work is renowned for its mosaic-style documentation, blending moments from entire events to capture their essence and emotions, resulting in unforgettable art.
HiD creates an immersive art experience at her live events with her studio setup, complete with drop cloths, easel, and a spectrum of colorful paints. Dressed in brand-new attire that becomes a second canvas, her “paint dresses” have become a signature aspect of her creative process, adding another unique touch to her work.
HiD’s painting portfolio spans Europe to Australia, with notable clients including Sephora, MGM, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Ernst & Young, and Infiniti. She has also created works for major sporting events like NASCAR, the Kentucky Derby, and the NHL, and for corporations such as MPI, BlackRock, HCA, and Budweiser. Her philanthropic efforts include raising funds for causes like cancer research, child abuse, domestic violence, hunger, and education. Additionally, she has painted for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons.