Hetty was born and raised in Nijmegen and has been living in Wijchen since 1990, where she also has her studio. Since 2007, Hetty has been captivated by sculpting as a leisure artist.
At Galerie Stone Dreams in Nederasselt, she has attended several workshops. Hans van Belle and his wife Alice Musarara are the driving forces behind this (both are sculptors themselves). She found it so enjoyable and relaxing to do that sculpting has not let her go since then.

Since October 2018, she has also been happily taking sculpting lessons from artist Olga van Cromvoirt in Milsbeek.

In 2023, Hetty started painting. She has attended 1 workshop on acrylic pouring and is now taking painting lessons from artist Doro Krol from Nijmegen.

(Upcoming) exhibitions and awards
* December 5, 2021, to March 20, 2022
Museum het Petershuis in Gennep.
The museum has announced an exhibition for leisure artists. Following a call in newspapers, flyers, Facebook, website, etc., around fifty candidates registered. A committee selected 30 people to participate. Each participant submits 1 work.
* August 22, 2020, to August 23, 2020 
Exhibition of sculptures by students of Atelier BOL Milsbeek.
Location: garden of Agathe and Wim van Bon, Oude Baan 63, Milsbeek. During the exhibition, more than 30 sculptures by students of Atelier BOL were on display, including 3 pieces by Hetty.
* April 4, 2020, to June 28, 2020 
Gallery Kunst bij Karel (unfortunately canceled due to Corona).
* October 23, 2016, to November 27, 2016 
Museum Tweestromenland, Pastoor Zijlmansstraat 3, Beneden Leeuwen.
Foundation Maas en Waal Art Prize exhibition Maas en Waal 2016. 38 artists (amateurs and professionals) had registered and could show 1 work for (the theme Freedom or Free Work). In addition to these 2 themes (and prizes), a Public Prize was awarded. Hetty's sculpture Face out of stone was among the 3 nominees for the Public Prize awarded on November 6! Her sculpture came in third.
* April 11, 2015, to September 1, 2015 
Gallery Kunst bij Karel, Langendijk 88, Gorinchem.

Photos/cards/gifts
In addition to sculpting, Hetty also enjoys photography. And then selecting those photos that are suitable to send as (art) cards for various occasions. These cards can also be ordered through her site beeldenvanhetty.exto.nl or through the site she has with her partner: HEWIart.redbubble.com (art cards and other gifts).