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{photo credit: Marisa Holmes}I received a few questions about bridal bouquet paintings after this post and I wanted to take the opportunity to share the answers here on the blog as well. How do I order? It’s very simple. We’ll work together to capture your bouquet and it starts with an email. All I need from you is a high resolution photo where your bridal bouquet is visible. If you don’t have a straight on shot, I can [...]
The powder room renovation is coming together nicely. I did a last minute switch with the wall color and went for Zinc from the Martha Stewart Living line, instead of the much lighter Cement Gray. I knew the zinc color was going to get me closer to the inspiration photo (to the right). You can see the difference in the middle photo between the existing light green, cement gray and the zinc on the wall. Without any windows [...]
One of my most commonly asked questions is how I paint such soulful eyes, and it definitely will make or break any portrait if those eyes look anything but alive. That's why I'm so excited to bring this on-demand course on 'How to Paint Soulful Eyes'. As a self-taught, third generation painter, I've always enjoyed passing on my knowledge I've gathered over the 3 decades I've been a painter. Teaching my many 'Cocktails and Canvases' groups over [...]
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Join How to Paint Soulful Eyes Grow Your Confidence, Connect with Your Creativity, and Learn How to Make Animal Eyes Come Alive on Your Canvas YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON How do You Make Those Eyes Look [...]
I have a pretty strict art director. She came knocking on the door two summers ago and started managing my art career and took up residency pretty much immediately. Her name is Lola and I'd like for you to meet her (actually, she's been pushing me to do this blog post all year). There are many responsibilities to being an art director - besides managing my art career. Miss Lola also critiques my art. She does it up [...]
The FIKA Podcast is new every other Tuesday! It's time for FIKA, the Swedish word that means bonding and connecting with friends over coffee or tea. This is a bi-weekly podcast by Erica Eriksdotter (me), a modern woman Connected to Self, who brings meaning to life through an earth centered truth. Click here to subscribe in iTunes. This is the place to be for real talks and discussions about everything from healing, fine arts, motherhood, entrepreneurship to health and fitness. The [...]
{Next Bridal Showcase is at the Patriot Center in Fairfax VA on Sept. 18} I participated in the Richmond Bridal Showcase Aug. 14 and this is what my booth looked like (just snapped with my iphone so sorry for the bad quality). I truly enjoyed talking to all the newly engaged women and everyone were so happy to be there. It was really a lovely day. Next up is Fairfax, VA on Sept. 18 and I couldn't be [...]
WAIT! SPECIAL ONE TIME OFFER Your 8-Day Painting Challenge is on its way, while you wait, add the How to Paint Soulful Eyes on-demand course to your order! The 3-part on-demand course that helps you make the eyes come alive when you paint pets. Detailed lessons about the materials you need and why, how to create depth and dimension, and the finishing touches that makes all the difference. You'll learn my exact techniques, [...]
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. [...]
