What Clients Have to Say

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Marketing Materials

Heather Rhodes is an intuitive and gifted designer with a capacity to truly understand the essence behind a client’s vision. From our first conversation, it felt like co-creating with a kindred spirit who could see the deeper threads of my ideas and bring them to life with clarity and artistry. Her attention to my vision exceeded my expectations, and her rare blend of creativity and imagination is unmatched in the market.

More than just a designer, Heather became a vital collaborator during the early days of the global pandemic, patiently supporting my emergent business as its form and structure took shape. She held space for my in depth work to unfurl and grow with care, transforming my conception into a beautiful digital presence. Heather is a true design artist, turning ideas into reality with grace and dedication. 

~ Jessica Spring Weappa, narrative therapist, educator, researcher, owner at Mothering Futures

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Book Design, Media Kit, Marketing Materials

Heather has an impeccable gift to create designs that carry the viewer through an experience. She is a true creative artist who knows how to set the stage with images and style that produce great cohesion with the content. Her ability to help you communicate your vision is extraordinary. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, someone you can trust, who will listen to your needs and collaborate to create designs that capture the true essence of your project.

~ Pamela Mulligan, owner at REPLENISH Mind Body Spirit

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Textile Design

I’ve always dreamt of working creatively from a deep place of spirit, trust, connection and honor. Heather made that dream a reality. Her process is exquisite as she grounds the vision from the ethers into reality, creating a brand that is alive and cracking with the energy of her client. Heather’s work is priceless. If you are lucky enough to get the chance to work with her, you will understand her magic.

~ Alexandra Boos, owner at Alexandra Boos, co-owner of Undeland Management

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing Materials

My creative journey with Heather of Studio Petronella was a true partnership in every sense. Her presence and passion never waivered. The experience of working with Heather wasn’t just about building a website or branding; it was a very vulnerable process, in which she held the space for me to find my most authentic voice. That voice was then represented visually through the photography and design components, creating a clean and cohesive tapestry of expression that has become my brand, She Paused. Because my website is very representative of my personal journey as a woman, I needed a very special woman to help me birth it into being.

Because I felt seen and my vision valued, there was a level of trust that was supportive to the creative process. Heather’s photography drew out parts of me that I had forgotten, yet secretly had longed to rediscover. Heather seeks to understand her client in such a way that she internalizes your ideas and dreams and gives them form and feeling. It’s alchemy. If your professional vision is deeply connected to who you are; if your work is soulful; if you are finally ready to allow yourself to be seen; then I promise, you want Heather on your team. 

~ Lindsae Raineau, owner at She Paused

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Textile Design, Media Kit

It has been such a great honor and pleasure to work with the amazingly talented Heather Rhodes of Studio Petronella! Heather created my beautiful website which has brought my brand and company to a whole new level. She is professional, kind, informative, and puts a beautifying, magical touch on everything she creates. I love working with her so much that I now turn to her for all my branding and creative needs. She is truly brilliant and her work is exceptional.

~ Dawn Gallagher, owner at Dawn Gallagher Brand

Sacred Feminine Archetypal Photoshoot 

To create with Heather Rhodes Studio Petronella was an extraordinary Gift, a luminous revelation. Heather is an exquisite soul and consummate multi-talented creator, an artist who brings luminosity, magic and a life reifying alchemy into all she does.  Imagine arriving at an exquisite studio, a living temple, having access to an array of beautiful costumes organized by color and texture and then beginning to play and listen as the archetypal forms arise.  Explore oneself in nature and rare architecture as Heather lovingly captures your essence as a woman, as a Goddess of many forms. With Heather, you will be deeply seen and nourished. The Goddess flows through us. We are Her Vessel. I highly recommend this experience if you are a woman of any age ready to create a timeless portraiture but also experience a loving soul reveal. Heather is a creatrix and mistress of her Art. She is a Loving Medicine Woman and Poetess of Beauty.

~ Sarah Drew, author of GAIA CODEX - A Novel and Ancient Wisdom Text Revealed

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Marketing Materials

When I first learned of Heather’s work, I assumed she was a Madison Avenue high level creative. Her work had the scent of Vogue magazine. Vanity Fair. Sophisticated branding. Then someone said she was local to me here in Mystic, Ct.

We called upon her immediately, and we couldn’t wait for the unveiling. She did it! She gave us the unimaginable. It speaks volumes on our behalf. Each and every direction we take it, she’s ahead of the game.

Heather’s translation of what we are up to is significant. She always knows the way and sets us with epic offerings that take us to another level of professionalism and presentation.

Its her touch that makes the flare appear. ‘So grateful to have our website, branding and natural sense of direction in her hands. She’s clear and precise. And her work on our behalf demonstrates this over and over.

~ Kimmie Ross, NOMMY

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Textile Design, Marketing Materials

I have been working with Heather for two years now and what I feel needs to be expressed is that she is a gift.  Her talents are truly unique because she puts her whole being into what she is doing…with such presence.  Heather commits to the project and immerses herself completely in the process of creating, with authentic joy and integrity. It is very easy to see that Heather’s work is her passion.  I feel fortunate to be on a creative journey with her. 

~ Tiffany Cook, owner at TIWIAstyle

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing Materials

Heather created a truly natural and amazingly beautiful website for my business, Body Ease Physical Therapy + Yoga. Her photography is spectacular and draws the viewer in with its artistry. Working with Heather is an absolute dream; she is always eager to work on projects and is incredibly helpful and positive! Heather clearly loves what she does, and her passion for her work shines through in everything she does. 

~ Anne Konstantino, owner at Body Ease

Photography

The artistry of Heather Rhodes’ photography is inspiring. Heather has an amazing eye for composition and color. I loved Heather’s photographs, and her way of being while taking the photographs. I had her photograph my daughter, also. We both had a magical day and were relaxed and at ease and had fun! We are thrilled with the photographs and the expert artistry that went into each unique photograph that tells a beautiful story and captures the essence of the subject. 

~ Elizabeth Johnstone

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Marketing Marterials

Heather was great to work with. She took us through the entire process including the design and technical aspects of our website creation. She was able to use our ideas, and with her experience and creativity helped us create an informative and artistically appealing website that represents exactly what we were looking for. Since our site has been live, we’ve received numerous compliments on its appearance and ease of navigation. We are extremely happy with the product Heather created.

~ Dr. George Adrian & Liz Adrian, original owners at Groton Eye Center

Branding, Web & Graphic Design

Working with Heather Rhodes as the designer for the Stonington Land Trust website was a completely enjoyable and gratifying experience. The final design is like a breath of fresh air, easy on the eyes, very readable, simple to navigate and is inviting to the viewer. We couldn’t be happier! Heather is incredibly knowledgeable in web design and was very willing to put in the time to make all the details of the website accurate. She listened carefully to our hopes, needs and ideas and encouraged our input throughout the process. She had many valuable contributions of her own and created for us a unique design solution. There are many talented designers out there and people with good ideas, but Heather can walk the balance between cutting edge design and what will work for a client’s project. A creative process when done right, is a blend of a designer’s ideas and the client’s ideas. The entire process was an enjoyable one and we are pleased and proud of the beautiful new Stonington Land Trust website. 

~ Alice Groton, Stonington Land Trust

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Marketing Materials

Heather’s combined patience, creativity and professionalism provided me with results that went above and beyond my original vision. She took the time to listen to my needs and to produce a product that was impressive to both of us. Her artistry and knowledge of technology make her a true maverick in the field of web design!

~ Dechen, owner at Mystic Yoga Shala

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Book Design, Marketing Materials

Finding Heather was like finding treasure! I had a vision deep in my heart that was a bit scrambled in my head. When we first met we chatted about my work, my ideas, my dreams and I left feeling confident that I entrusted them to the right person. Within a short period of time, Heather came to me with a brilliant idea and together we bloomed the visuals for ROOTS2Wellness. Heather has such an incredible sense of color and design, mixed with a huge dose of creativity and imagination, which results in nothing short of a magical outcome. I love working with Heather – she made the project in its entirety seamless, while developing the graphics for my book, building my website, and setting up my Facebook page – delivering one very powerful brand!

~ Janet E. Verney, owner and founder of ROOTS2Wellness

PLEASE NOTE:
Janet’s present website and additional books have been designed by her book publisher, and no longer reflect Studio Petronella’s design aesthetic

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing Materials

Working with Heather has been an amazing experience. From the first few images I received, to the completion of my new website, it was a pure, co-creative joy. Her photography uplifts and transcends even my own vision of my designs, and transports them to a realm of pure visual alchemy and sacred storytelling. I feel that, in Heather, I have finally found a photographer who "sees" my dresses in the way I envision them being seen. Her visionary way of seeing is in perfect balance with her professionalism. I would highly recommend her work to anyone looking for photography or website creation.

~ Crystal Miller, owner & designer at Conscious Clothing, Elemental, Hemp Haberdashery

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography

As the former owner of a California public relations agency, I have worked with numerous graphic designers, web designers, and photographers.  Heather Rhodes is the best I have encountered.  She listened to my description of what I liked in websites, the style I hoped to convey through my own, and asked a few questions.  She returned with a proposed design that was striking yet subtle, one I never could have imagined and immediately loved.  Her creativity, clarity of vision, color sense, technical skills, command of the medium, and remarkable photographs are a gift, and working with her is a joy.

~ Gracelyn Guyol, author, enterpreneur, tv producer

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing Materials

Heather Rhodes designed my website C. Kramer Interiors. Heather photographed my interior spaces while capturing the essence and beauty of each and every environment. She was able to connect to my vision – to my sensibility, while making it possible for the viewer to connect as well. What else could I ask for? I credit this rare and amazing gift of Heather’s to her profound ability to see and to feel what is there and what is not there. I am pleased to recommend Heather to anyone in need of a professional and beautiful representation.

~ Cindy Kramer, owner and designer at C. Kramer Interiors

Branding, Web & Graphic Design, Photography, Marketing Materials

Heather Rhodes of Studio Petronella is extremely talented. Her ideas are amazingly creative. She is able to get a sense of what you want even before you do! Heather is detail oriented and professional, yet easy going and down to earth. I think of her as a breath of fresh air. It didn’t take long for us to move through the process and rebrand my business and I am extremely pleased with the results. My clients rave about the eye-catching graphics and fresh new look.

~ Shelley Raineau, owner at Health In Harmony