About the Artist

About a Michigan Artist

Born and based in Michigan, Erin brings to her easel an imagination fueled by her dreams, personal experiences, and determination to heal from past trauma.

As a very young child she remembers opening a book at a house her mother was working in. Immediately she held captive by what was inside. Page after page of what she later learned was fine art. From an early age she was encouraged by her family, friends, and some teachers to draw.

As an adult she had lost touch with her creative spirit for some years. In a time when expressing herself in a healing manner became pertinent she used the art process to get to know her lost self again.

To answer the famous question, "Why are you an artist?" She usually replies, "Because I have to be. It's all I want to do, and can think about. I dream of it, literally. I often hold entire conversations only to realize later I was planning a piece in my head and never heard a word. Its a definite fault."

What Inspires Her?

I take most of my inspiration around me. I feel something for someone or a moment and I need to express it through my art. This is often personal and takes great effort to put it on display for others to see.

What the Favorite Medium?

I go through "bursts" of favorite. One week it may be oil, the next graphite. I am currently exploring metalpoint, the use of different metals in the sketching process, incorporated with oil. I can't say that I have an all time favorite. Often I view other artists' work and I think to myself I have to try that. I really feel that I am not experienced enough to have a favorite, I'm not sure I ever will be.

I work to eat. I paint to live. I make art because of an inner deep need to express myself.

Erin M. Wilson

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