Heather Cary spent 10 years in the Army followed by a spell in the city prior to becoming a professional artist. Best known for her animal portraits which are in private collections world wide, she also draws and paints many other subjects, in addition producing sculptures and commercial greetings cards. She has studied at the Slade, Leith School of Art and worked alongside many well established painters over the years. She was commissioned by the BBC to produce the cartoon illustrations for Sarah Kennedy's " Terrible Pets". Her hobbies include fishing, riding, travel and reading.