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DAY 7: FRUIT TULIP Welcome to Day 7 of the Painting Challenge! Today it's all about perspective. We're practicing opening up our perspective to how we tap into our creative energies, for how long or little, with what tools, what to paint, our perspective of how it makes us feel and how we view our art and any finished product. Changing our perspective of how we view ourselves and our creative process can be [...]
“I wish you could have seen the look on my in-laws’ faces when they unwrapped Bella’s portrait! They could get over how perfectly you captured her personality, and kept saying, “Has Erica met Bella before?” They immediately started thinking of other animal lovers they know and how they wanted to commission you to paint those pets too. I was only too happy to show them your business card and brochure. They now have the tough decision of [...]
"I opened my Christmas present and said out loud: Oh, it’s a pet portrait of a french bulldog. Then I realized, it’s a portrait on MY french bulldog and I immediately burst into tears. This is one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received. I'll treasure it always." - M.L. of Virginia Fanny’s pet portrait is a custom original acrylic painting of a white french bulldog commissioned by a husband from Virginia. He wanted to [...]
Reviews of pet portraits, bridal bouquets and modern art commissions. PET PORTRAITS "I cannot stop staring into Emily's eyes. Absolutely mesmerizing. All I can do not to cry." L.J. of Georgia Pet memorial SEE MORE “Hi!!! Benny brings tremendous joy during this time THANK YOU! Anyone reading this, the portrait created for me is my most precious possession❤️❤️❤️ --“It is Benny. Everyone [...]
If you're craving that social aspect that some painting events bring, why not host your own painting party with your favorite friends!? I loved hosting my 'Cocktails & Canvases' painting parties many years ago. People with all skill-levels (or none!) enjoyed choosing one of my prints as their inspiration and picking paint colors and brushes from my own stash. These were fun and relaxing events that made long lasting memories. I even had a music playlist, a [...]
Darling Luke was such a wonderful dog to paint. It was the third portrait this client ordered from me and the first dog, her pride and joy. She had rescued him when he was a little wee one and at the time I painted his portrait, he was 16 years. Sadly he passed away shortly after the painting was complete, and the painting, which was ordered to be a tribute to his long and beautiful life, is now [...]
Today is the last day to sign up for the Cocktails and Canvases sessions for this Saturday! I recently received this lovely note from one of the creative souls from the last event: I had such a great time! I brought my bff as a belated bday present. We each have 3 kids and don't get much time to ourselves. It was so great to have a creative outlet, benefit from Erica's guidance in a low-pressure environment, enjoy [...]
{Gillian's Bridal Bouquet, an original painting by Erica Eriksdotter} "The painting is amazing and makes a perfect first anniversary gift. My wife was completely surprised to see her bouquet on canvas! She loves the detail of the flowers and the vibrant background which make this piece truly unique. Erica does phenomenal work and is a pleasure to work with."- Corey from Arlington, Virginia. Corey emailed me back in May after hearing about my bridal bouquet paintings. He wanted my help in making a very special [...]
It's not easy being an artist and running your own business. There are many ups and downs, and confusing times. Here's a shout out to some of my artist friends who participated in the recent Arts in the Park in Richmond, Va. These are my go-to people that will help me feel normal, cheer me on and convince me not to give up when times are rough. The marvelous Lisa Ashinoff who showed her city scapes in Richmond. [...]
"Woman and the Veil" – Painting No 8 in the Spring Art Auction 2013 series 8×10 inches on 1.5 inches gallery wrapped canvas (20 x 25 x 4 cm) Opening Bid: $24 || Gallery Price: $185 BIDDING STARTS AT NOON EST It's my first (quick) portrait of a person ever (with an exception to a watercolor piece I did in my teens). I've always shyed away from painting humans because they often look awkward, and I didn't want awkward humans [...]
