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From Ashes to Art: Heide Hatry’s Reverent Tribute to Memory
Excerpt from Musee Interview with Icons in Ash founder, Heide Harty Musée Magazine: This is a …
Honoring the Departed: Ancient Roman Times Versus Today
In ancient Roman times, death was an integral part of life, and rituals surrounding the deceased …
Unveiling the Essence of Realism: A Conversation with Founder Heide Hatry
In a dialogue between artist Heide Hatry and Marc Pachter, the intricacies of portraiture and the …
Exploring Death and Dying: Lessons from Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
In her thought-provoking memoir, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory, author …
How did Icons in Ash begin?
Excerpt from Musee Interview with Icons in Ash founder, Heide Harty What made you decide to …
Exploring Cremation Keepsakes: Mosaic Portraits vs. Ash Transfer Portraits
As we seek unique ways to cherish the memories of our loved ones, cremation keepsakes have …
Navigating Grief on Valentine’s Day: Honoring Love in Unexpected Ways
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts often turn to expressions of love and affection. However, for …
How do your portraits achieve the look of the photograph of the family member I submitted to your studio?
Excerpt from Musee Interview with Icons in Ash founder, Heide Harty I use a more painterly, …
An alternative for dealing with Cremated Remains? How about a portrait out of their ashes?
The barrier between life and art has been a question with which human beings creation that …