About My Work

Erin, "2008"

A large percentage of my work focuses on the portrait and figure. Since moving to the Eastern Shore, I’ve also become interested in working in plein air, inspired by my new artist friends and the natural abundance of beauty in this area. I paint with oil or pastel, and draw using three chalks or silverpoint. I continue to explore working with new techniques using pastels, solvents, and paper.

Art Education

  • BA in Visual Arts from Florida State University, 1977. Juried into BFA based on a series of fantasy drawings.
  • The Torpedo Factory, Alexandria, Virginia, 1999-2008. Studied portrait and figure under the direction of Danni Dawson, Robert Liberace, Priscilla Treacy, and Edward Reed.
  • Pastel Workshops with Mary Pritchard, October 2008, January 2009 and April 2009.
  • Pastel Portrait Workshop with Claudia Post, May 2010, July, 2010.

Gallery representations

  • Gallery, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1978. Group show featuring endangered species, pen and ink on paper.
  • Great Southern Gallery, Key West, Florida, 1990. Solo exhibition of the male figure in a series of intricate, graphite drawings.
  • MOCA DC, Georgetown, 2006. The Figure, Group show, “Young Girl”, oil on canvas.
  • Del Ray Arts League, Alexandria, VA, October 2006. All Things Magical, Group show, “The Fortune Teller”, oil on canvas.
  • Torpedo Factory Art Gallery, Alexandria, VA, December 2007. Small Works group show, “A Good Man”, three chalks.
  • Chestertown Arts League, 60th Annual Juried Show (March, 2008), “Seated Nude”, oil on canvas, “Ready to Go”, three chalks.
  • Chestertown Arts League, Art in the Park, portraits and local birdlife, September 2008.
  • Plein Air Painters, Heron Point, Group show, September, 2008.
  • Artworks, Members shows,(July and December 2008).
  • Chestertown Arts League, Black and White Show (December 2008).
  • Chestertown Arts League, About Faces Show (March 2009), “Isabella”, grisaille with color on canvas panel, People's Choice Award.
  • Chestertown Arts League, 61st Annual Juried Show (March, 2009),“Cows (Waiting for St. Nicholas)&rdquo,pastel,“Reflections”,oil on canvas board.
  • Chestertown Arts League, Studio Gallery, joint exhibition, May, 2009.
  • Artworks, Members show (May, 2009), “Strong Values”,pastel, People's Choice Award.
  • Chestertown Arts League, Artful Structures Show (June, 2009),“238 to Pomona”,pastel.
  • Hogan's Real Estate, Solo Show: “Inspirational Portrait Series” (November, 2009), twelve original portraits in oil.
  • Chestertown Arts League, Our Perspectives Show (December, 2009), “Blackwater Wildlife Refuge- Early November”, pastel, People's Choice Award.
  • Artworks, Members Show (May, 2010), “Grace”,oil on canvas panel.
  • Chestertown Arts League, Parts of a Whole Show (July, August, 2010),“Unbroken”,pastel, People's Choice Award.
  • Chestertown Arts League, The Macabre show (October, 2010),“Ed's Bad Side”,silverpoint;“Moonlight Rendezvous”,pastel.
  • Hogans Real Estate, Solo show; “Celebrating Families Native to the Eastern Shore of Maryland”(November, 2010), twelve pastel portraits.

History

During the past twenty years, I've worked on numerous portrait commissions of people, their pets, and sometimes, their houses and designing numerous posters, business cards and logos for independent businesses while living in Key West.

Four years ago, I married a man who thoroughly understands and supports my need to create art. Together, our lives are vibrant, rich and fulfilling. We look forward to each new day with a level of awareness and excitement that comes from being fully alive.

Newest Developments

We are now in a new year and currently I'm co-curating a show at the Chestertown Arts League with my friend, Linda Kramer. The theme of this show is "Wanderlust". One of my pastels is being featured in the advertising of this show. Here is the link to check it out on "The Wave", an online venue located in Rock Hall, Maryland: http://rockhallwave.com/2012/01/23/february-2012-chestertown-arts-league-show-wanderlust/.