Unfolding Tulip and Lola

Yup – that’s Lola’s tale. And what does Lola’s tale have to do with Unfolding Tulip? She was demanding lots of attention the particular day I started working on “Unfolding Tulip” and waved her tale right into my paint…

Unfolding Tulip - in progress on the easel

I wasn’t sure what background color I wanted for this piece so I started with a white background, thinking it may stay that way. It reminded me a lot of  Pansy which looked great on white.

Unfolding Tulip - in progress

But then I thought it could use some warmth to it and the playing began. I love how this piece turned out. So very lovely. It’s one of those pieces that I want someone else to enjoy equally as much as I want to keep it.

Some bonds never really leave us.
They simply find new ways to stay close.

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About Erica Eriksdotter

Erica Eriksdotter is a third-generation painter known for her emotionally resonant heirloom pet portraits. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and collected by pet lovers across the world.

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