News, musings, and doings from Erin. Everything from thoughts on art and creativity to updates on events, publications, and shows.
You have not one, but two opportunities to see my artwork at shows starting this weekend! I will have work on display at the St. Louis Watercolor Society Big Splash show in Kirkwood, and in the Wild@heART show at Stone Soup Galleries in Chesterfield.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I spoke with St. Louis on the Air, with fellow artist Juliette Travous, and Mercantile curator Julie Dunn-Morton, discussing the upcoming Mercantile Library Fine Print, Rare Books, and Paper Arts Fair. We chatted about our artistic process, why we love art, and why we’re excited for this weekend’s art fair!
Read MoreEvery fine artist knows it’s not easy to make a living solely from selling artwork, and a lot of the time, it’s simply impossible. It’s no surprise that many artists balance at least one job with their art, often out of necessity.
Read MoreStaying grounded, as a human, as an artist, is more difficult than ever. So I turn my phone on airplane mode and go outside, even if it’s blazing hot, as St. Louis summers are wont to be…
Read MoreOA Gallery in Kirkwood, MO is hosting its third annual MANYmini Extravartganza, featuring over 300 artworks by 75 different artists, yours truly among them. Opening November 3 and running until January 6, this always top-notch show is an excellent opportunity to purchase a unique holiday gift for someone you love.
Read Moren some very exciting news, my painting, "Grapes at Robbler Vineyard," was accepted into the St. Louis Watercolor Society's 18th Annual Juried Exhibition at Missouri Artists on Main!
Read MoreI'd like to take this holiday— which has mostly become an excuse for retailers to sell us absurd amounts of chocolate, jack up the price of flowers, and generally spend money on scripted romantic gestures— and co-opt it for a different kind of love.
Read MoreToday is the big day— my online store is officially up and running after lots of hard work and research! You can now get your hands on limited edition (signed!) giclée prints as well as original paintings!
Read MoreThe reasons for a creative block are many and as varied as each writer, artist, or composer. Solutions to artists' block vary widely too, but I'm going to discuss what I've found works best for me, something I call the "Do-Make" creative process.
Read MoreThis week, I went to the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO to paint— the weather was beautiful, and there's nothing like autumn at the gardens.
Read MoreOne of the things I've promised myself recently is that I will do more of what makes me happy. With limited time, that's surprisingly difficult. This weekend though, I combined two of my favorite things— hiking and painting— into a wonderful art excursion at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri.
Read MoreGetting this site launched was my biggest goal for this year, so I am super stoked that it is up and running, and mostly meets my needs and expectations. What to do now, though?
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