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Aloha Chic Entry I have so many favorite LiveLikeYou renderings so let’s go over them over the next few days while we’re enjoying the 25% OFF SALE. And let’s start with the entry ways, with my absolute favorite leading the way above. […]
{Welcome home! The entry in LiveLikeYou.com's newest personality, Aloha Chic.} LiveLikeYou.com recently introduced another interior design personality on its site. This one is a combination of retro island chic with Hawaiian inspired prints and old world flair. I love all the entry ways that Jill designs. I mean, how happy would you be when the first time you see every time you come home is a pink chair and a green parrot? To be honest, I kinda want [...]
We’re kicking off 2014 with a fun and inspiration sale. I love these fun interior design renderings, such happy and intriguing interior designs. Framed in the above photo is the Recessionista Living Room and the Aloha Chic Entry (interested in purchasing these 2 framed prints? Click here.) The original paintings were a collaboration with Jill Sorensen which started several years ago when a friend of mine was reading Jill’s blog and her need for original artists. My friend [...]
Hi, I'm Erica. A painter dedicated to helping you find inner peace with custom pet portraits and creative joy. A third-generational painter, I’ve painted for over 35 years. Painting is my passion and customers often remark on the extraordinary heart I put into each piece and how they can feel the love emanating from each painting. For me, to paint is to breathe. In fact, I [...]
{working on another fun entry way for LiveLikeYou.com} I've been working on a few renderings for LiveLikeYou.com lately. They are launching a new look tomorrow - Aloha Chic. It's such a fun look, mixing lots of wonderful colors together and several of my paintings are included in this look. Here's a great sneak peak! For more of my watercolor renderings, check out the commissions gallery. xo,e.
I love immersing myself into the lives of well written characters and beautifully woven storylines. I always have. I particularly devour audiobooks in the studio when I paint and in this blog series I share more audiobooks that pass my criteria for painting to. Listening to audiobooks when you paint is the perfect companion because listening to a story will activate your imagination and distract you from your ego which allows you to tap into your creative [...]
Scroll down to submit your board link. Many of you love Pinterest and if you’re not already in the loop, here’s a great reason to join! I’m hosting a Studio Eriksdotter #ArtCrush Pinterest Contest and you are invited! Starting on Sept. 24 at 12 a.m. ET, you can enter your fabulous board full of colorful art from Studio Eriksdotter for a chance to win the grand prize of a $150 gift card! Four runner ups will be chosen [...]
“Perfect alignment – that’s what painting feels like to me. My intention is always to paint with a wholeheartedness and an awareness that transcends the brushstrokes to feelings of unconditional love for the viewer.” – Erica Eriksdotter When I started painting at age seven, I thought you had to be dead before you could be a successful painter. It was the mid-1980’s and my only reference to a painter’s life came from stories I heard about the old [...]
In this episode we are having fika with Tamar Arslanian of the successful cat blog I HAVE CAT. How did it become a success, what opportunities has it led to and what have been the key to success for it? Topics How a passion grew into nearly 100K followers [00:01:28] Social media matters for small businesses [00:13:33] Cats, the gateway animal [00:19:36] Opportunities and name dropping [00:21:03] Cat medical advice [00:26:02] The key to Tamar’s success [00:29:01] Tamar’s [...]
Ahh, what a wonderful visit to Colorado! We had the pleasure of attending our friends' wedding in Denver a couple of weekends ago. It was such a great time and the bride was stunning! After eating, drinking and sightseeing our way through Denver (Snooze anyone!?), we visited family who live a few hours south of the city. I haven't seen that many stars in a long time! Feel free to read Casey's blog entry about the trip. Here are [...]
