About the Artist

(1919-2008) Heller was a "groundbreaking artist", art educator, author and arts administrator who wrote books on printmaking and papermaking. He first learned to make prints while in high school.

Having earned his bachelor's degree at Arizona State University and a master's degree at Columbia University, Heller earned his doctorate at the University of Southern California in 1948.  Heller was also a professional jazz pianist who combined music with the visual arts in outdoor events.