Heloise (pronounced "Hello-ease") graduated Parsons The New School for Design with a fashion degree, and Northwestern University with a B.A. in Comparative Literature. She has studied Art at the Atelier of the Louvre in Paris, & at the Centre D’Art Contemporain in Istres, France. Her first formal artistic training was in classical piano, from age 5-17. She also performed in voice, acting/musical theater throughout her schooling, winning awards. She received a fashion design AAS from Parsons The New School for Design in 2006, where she trained with professor Laura Volpintesta & faculty. After graduating, she worked as a designer-illustrator for NYC companies J.Crew, Express, Alice Roi & numerous clients. In 2008, Heloise relocated to Vermont aiming to cultivate her skills in the visual arts. In 2009, she launched the J.Heloise line of greeting cards at the summer Artist Market. The product offerings quickly grew from a small table to a full selection in stores & online. She also taught art at the college level & recrationally to students of all ages. After 8 years, she returned to the NYC-area, where Heloise currently resides. She continues to create both art & music as a songwriter/singer and is currently producing an album of original songs in Jersey City. She has provided art commissions for businesses & clients for over 14 years.