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Someone asked me recently how I can paint realistic pet portraits every day. They asked me about self-doubt, the elusive creative flow and finding the time. We all go through that. I invite you to recognize those feelings as a signal to learn and to gain more skills. Not to stop painting. It’s a choice that we make to sit down and paint. None of the realistic pet portraits on my long waitlist would get done if I [...]
“Perfect alignment – that’s what painting feels like to me. My intention is always to paint with a wholeheartedness and an awareness that transcends the brushstrokes to feelings of unconditional love for the viewer.” – Erica Eriksdotter When I started painting at age seven, I thought you had to be dead before you could be a successful painter. It was the mid-1980’s and my only reference to a painter’s life came from stories I heard about the old [...]
{This new promo photo was included in the SwedishScene.com write-up about my bridal bouquet paintings} Susanna for SwedishScene.com interviewed me recently and the article is now out on their site, "Swedish Washington-based artist Erica Eriksdotter successful with her wedding bouquet paintings." Being a Swede living in the US, it always feels good to make the Swedish community here and over there proud. The feature included this new promo photo that Casey took a few weeks ago. It's not [...]
{Welcome home! The entry in LiveLikeYou.com's newest personality, Aloha Chic.} LiveLikeYou.com recently introduced another interior design personality on its site. This one is a combination of retro island chic with Hawaiian inspired prints and old world flair. I love all the entry ways that Jill designs. I mean, how happy would you be when the first time you see every time you come home is a pink chair and a green parrot? To be honest, I kinda want [...]
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I'm officially done with all the painting. Man, that took three days! I'm off to varnish a bridal bouquet painting but first I wanted to show you some photos from yesterday's adventure: the closet! BEFORE Sure, I could have left the closet as is, but I'm just not that kind. As I mentioned yesterday, I tend to paint the closets when doing a room. I assume everyone matches but it may just be me. I guess I really [...]
The holiday season is all about joy, creativity, and making cherished memories with loved ones. As a parent and professional artist, I wanted to create something special for my kids last December—a DIY advent calendar filled with crafts, cozy moments, and small surprises that brought us together every day leading up to Christmas (celebrated on the 24th in our household). Growing up in Sweden, December was a time of dark, snow-filled days, so we [...]
REFERENCE PHOTOS These are your two reference photos of our beloved Charlie that we're using to paint Charlie in our free challenge. 1. One photo of the finished painting in scale 8x10 inches. 2. One photo of Charlie with Grid in scale 8x10 to use for when you transfer the sketch onto your canvas (see Prep Work for the steps). Feel free to download (right-click on the photo and click save image as) or [...]
The first show for 2010 is coming up: “Arts in the Park” in Richmond, Va. on May 1-2! The show is recognized as one of the top art shows in the country and is nationally-rated and juried (each application was reviewed by a group of people and only a selection was picked). I’m very excited! This is the first show since House of Sweden in December and what I’ve been working towards in the last few months. If [...]
{Hank's Pet Portrait - 11x14 inches original painting} This doggie portrait was commissioned by a wife for her husband's birthday. Already special as is, it was even more so for this couple as he has passed away. My client described him as the love of her husband's life and she wanted to honor him and their relationship in this unique way. Her husband was moved to tears when he opened it. "This portrait means more to me than [...]
