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Erica Eriksdotter was born and raised in Sweden and sold her first painting at the age of 10. She remember getting her first easel at seven and finishing watercolor landscapes while on the phone with her girlfriends in her teens. "Painting has always been a part of my life. There was never a start or a beginning; it has just always been there." Read more...

 

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Commission me to paint your pet! (etsy listing)

Custom pet portraits by Erica Eriksdotter are modern original paintings in sizes 8x10 or 10x10, on 1.5 inches deep canvas.

Done in acrylics, I work off of your photos. All sides are painted. Ready to hang on the wall. Larger sizes are available. 

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

"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.

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"I'm thrilled with the painting!! Not only is this a wonderful way to preserve the bridal bouquet, it's also a great work of art to display in your home. Thank you again for an amazing gift!"
- Lynne from Springfield, Virginia.

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"I cannot thank you enough, I love it more than words can say. This beautiful painting transports me back to my wedding day, when I held those fragrant flowers in my hand before walking down the aisle. More than a simple photo ever could, this painting will forever capture that precious moment for me. In your painting, I swear the bouquet is even more beautiful than I remember."
- Amanda from Bear, Delaware.

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"It's gorgeous! You are an amazing artist. Ordering the painting from Sweden was supereasy and though I've only seen it through the detailed photos you sent me, I'm in love! I look at the photos at least twice a day and I can't wait for it to arrive so I can hang it on my wall and look at it all day long!
- Mirja from Stockholm, Sweden.

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"It looks amazing! I just wanted to say thank you again, you were wonderful to work with and I'm so happy to have this as a reminder of our wedding day."
- Jordan from Brandenburg, Kentucky.

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"We are both absolutely blown away every time we look at the painting. It looks exactly like her bouquet. The use of the gray/blue background really makes all the colors of the flowers pop. They are so crisp. You really nailed it and we are so happy we will have this to display in our home for years and years!"
- Scott from Denver, Colorado.

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"I'm so proud to have my bridal bouquet done as a painting by you. It is absolutely wonderful. What a romantic Valentine's Day surprise from my husband!"
- Caroline from Vienna, Virginia.

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"The painting looks wonderful!! It looks even better than I thought it would!"
- Suzanne from Stafford, Virginia.

Wednesday
Sep012010

Art Show Wrap-Up: Shadyside

DateWednesday, September 1, 2010

Wow, what a weekend! My house is still a mess and the car is only half way unpacked, but we're slowly getting back to our daily routine.

The drive from DC to Pittsburgh is really beautiful! You’re driving through mountains covered with luscious green trees. The sun was setting over Pittsburgh when we arrived – a picture perfect postcard to welcome us! I had no idea Pittsburgh was so hilly? How do people drive up and down those streets during the wintertime? Impossible! Anyways, on to 13th Annual Shadyside...The Art Festival on Walnut Street where 150 exhibitors from around the nation had gathered on the popular shopping street.

Up and running! :)

I received amazing exposure! Thousands of people saw my booth and several hundred stepped into it to view my art up-close. I was floored how many people stopped to enjoy my art, get a huge smile on their face and then say "happy art," "amazing," "I love your art," or "very different, very nice" etc. It was wonderful! The Large Lion Sun was almost sold during 3 different occasions but I still ended up going home with it. Judging from the show, it’s by far my most popular painting. What a showstopper! It’s just a matter of time before it’s sold. The Sunny Daisy went to a lovely home in Pittsburgh. :)

When setting up at 6 am on Saturday, I realized I had forgotten a couple of very important display items - inlcuding my display rack for the paper canvases! It worked out but I did panic for a moment.

We, unfortunately, left our patio chair outside of the tent Saturday night and by Sunday morning it was long gone… lesson learned. At least nothing in my tent was stolen. I’m especially happy to have Casey with me during those moments for support, but also as a resource to go and find me another chair at 7 am on a Sunday! He bought me this amazingly colorful (read: ugly) beach chair which served me well during the next 10 hours. I really need to get that directors chair...

New stationery rack and sign!

All in all – Pittsburgh was a success for me! I met wonderful people, our neighbor Debra Savell Stewart over at www.SavellStudio.com gave me some great show tips (after more than 20 years doing shows, she knows a thing or two!), received amazing response on my art and note cards and I sold well.

The next show is on home turf! Can't wait to see you in Alexandria, Va on Oct. 2!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

e.

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Your art booth looks amazing Erica. It shines.

September 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLiveLikeYouLiveLikeYou

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