Featured Press
Erica Eriksdotter’s heirloom pet portraits have been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Martha Stewart Weddings.
Her work is known for capturing not only likeness, but the emotional presence people continue to feel long after loss.
Through a deeply collaborative process, Erica creates museum-quality portraits that honor the profound bond between people and the pets they love.
Featured Press
Erica Eriksdotter’s heirloom pet portraits have been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Martha Stewart Weddings.
Her work is known for capturing not only likeness, but the emotional presence people continue to feel long after loss.
Through a deeply collaborative process, Erica creates museum-quality portraits that honor the profound bond between people and the pets they love.
Featured Press
Erica Eriksdotter’s heirloom pet portraits have been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Martha Stewart Weddings.
Her work is known for capturing not only likeness, but the emotional presence people continue to feel long after loss.
Through a deeply collaborative process, Erica creates museum-quality portraits that honor the profound bond between people and the pets they love.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The New Family Portrait Has Four Legs and a Tail”
Featured in The New York Times, this story explores the deep emotional significance of heirloom pet portraiture and the deep bonds people share with their animals.
The article follows collectors Larry and Tonya Smith and the portrait created of their beloved King Charles Spaniel, Rusty.
“It’s just a joy to be able to see it and remember him.”
The piece highlights how these portraits become more than artwork. They become a way of holding onto presence, memory, and love.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The New Family Portrait Has Four Legs and a Tail”
Featured in The New York Times, this story explores the deep emotional significance of heirloom pet portraiture and the deep bonds people share with their animals.
The article follows collectors Larry and Tonya Smith and the portrait created of their beloved King Charles Spaniel, Rusty.
“It’s just a joy to be able to see it and remember him.”
The piece highlights how these portraits become more than artwork. They become a way of holding onto presence, memory, and love.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The New Family Portrait Has Four Legs and a Tail”
Featured in The New York Times, this story explores the deep emotional significance of heirloom pet portraiture and the deep bonds people share with their animals.
The article follows collectors Larry and Tonya Smith and the portrait created of their beloved King Charles Spaniel, Rusty.
“It’s just a joy to be able to see it and remember him.”
The piece highlights how these portraits become more than artwork. They become a way of holding onto presence, memory, and love.
WASHINGTON POST
“Pet Portraits Lead to ‘Place of Healing'”
Three-page feature on the front page of the Metro section profiling Erica Eriksdotter and her heirloom pet portraits, known for capturing the emotional presence and spirit of beloved companions. Her emotionally resonant paintings have garnered much demand and now has a waiting list, with clients often describing the experience as healing and transformative.
This feature ran in several countries around the world.
WASHINGTON POST
“Pet Portraits Lead to ‘Place of Healing'”
Three-page feature on the front page of the Metro section profiling Erica Eriksdotter and her heirloom pet portraits, known for capturing the emotional presence and spirit of beloved companions. Her emotionally resonant paintings have garnered much demand and now has a waiting list, with clients often describing the experience as healing and transformative.
This feature ran in several countries around the world.
WASHINGTON POST
“Pet Portraits Lead to ‘Place of Healing'”
Three-page feature on the front page of the Metro section profiling Erica Eriksdotter and her heirloom pet portraits, known for capturing the emotional presence and spirit of beloved companions. Her emotionally resonant paintings have garnered much demand and now has a waiting list, with clients often describing the experience as healing and transformative.
This feature ran in several countries around the world.
WASHINGTON POST
“Inside the Surreal World of $20,000 Pet Portraits'”
This Washington Post feature explores the growing world of high-end pet portraiture and the emotional connection collectors feel toward these deeply personal works of art.
Erica Eriksdotter’s work was featured as part of the story, alongside reflections on the collaborative and emotionally immersive nature of her portrait process.
“For other owners, a highly realistic portrayal of their animal can provide comfort and connection.”
The article also highlighted Erica’s approach to capturing not only likeness, but the feeling of presence clients continue to experience through the portrait.
WASHINGTON POST
“Inside the Surreal World of $20,000 Pet Portraits'”
This Washington Post feature explores the growing world of high-end pet portraiture and the emotional connection collectors feel toward these deeply personal works of art.
Erica Eriksdotter’s work was featured as part of the story, alongside reflections on the collaborative and emotionally immersive nature of her portrait process.
“For other owners, a highly realistic portrayal of their animal can provide comfort and connection.”
The article also highlighted Erica’s approach to capturing not only likeness, but the feeling of presence clients continue to experience through the portrait.
WASHINGTON POST
“Inside the Surreal World of $20,000 Pet Portraits'”
This Washington Post feature explores the growing world of high-end pet portraiture and the emotional connection collectors feel toward these deeply personal works of art.
Erica Eriksdotter’s work was featured as part of the story, alongside reflections on the collaborative and emotionally immersive nature of her portrait process.
“For other owners, a highly realistic portrayal of their animal can provide comfort and connection.”
The article also highlighted Erica’s approach to capturing not only likeness, but the feeling of presence clients continue to experience through the portrait.
ABC7 GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON
“Local artist helps grieving pet owners with breathtaking portraits”
This live morning television segment features Erica Eriksdotter and the heirloom portraits she creates for collectors across the country. During the segment, Erica surprises the news anchor with a portrait honoring her beloved dog.
ABC7 GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON
“Local artist helps grieving pet owners with breathtaking portraits”
This live morning television segment features Erica Eriksdotter and the heirloom portraits she creates for collectors across the country. During the segment, Erica surprises the news anchor with a portrait honoring her beloved dog.
ABC7 GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON
“Local artist helps grieving pet owners with breathtaking portraits”
This live morning television segment features Erica Eriksdotter and the heirloom portraits she creates for collectors across the country. During the segment, Erica surprises the news anchor with a portrait honoring her beloved dog.
ABC ACTION NEWS
(Tampa Bay, FL)
“Woman quits job to paint portraits of people’s late pets, helps them heal”
This heartwarming evening news segment features Erica Eriksdotter, artist known for her soulful pet portraits. She shares insights into her creative process and healing approach, while a devoted client reflects on the deep emotional meaning her portraits hold.
This segment ran on multiple stations around the U.S, including ABC7 (Denver, CO), ABC13 (Las Vegas, NV), ABC15 (Phoenix, AZ), and ABC25 (Waco, TX).
ABC ACTION NEWS
(Tampa Bay, FL)
“Woman quits job to paint portraits of people’s late pets, helps them heal”
This heartwarming evening news segment features Erica Eriksdotter, artist known for her soulful pet portraits. She shares insights into her creative process and healing approach, while a devoted client reflects on the deep emotional meaning her portraits hold.
This segment ran on multiple stations around the U.S, including ABC7 (Denver, CO), ABC13 (Las Vegas, NV), ABC15 (Phoenix, AZ), and ABC25 (Waco, TX).
ABC ACTION NEWS
(Tampa Bay, FL)
“Woman quits job to paint portraits of people’s late pets, helps them heal”
This heartwarming evening news segment features Erica Eriksdotter, artist known for her soulful pet portraits. She shares insights into her creative process and healing approach, while a devoted client reflects on the deep emotional meaning her portraits hold.
This segment ran on multiple stations around the U.S, including ABC7 (Denver, CO), ABC13 (Las Vegas, NV), ABC15 (Phoenix, AZ), and ABC25 (Waco, TX).
A LITTLE MORE CONVERSATION
with Ben O’Hara-Byrne (Canada)
“How a portrait artist uses the healing powers of her brush to people get through the grief of losing a pet”
In this 15 minute episode, Erica shares how she uses her skills to help people cope with grief of losing a pet. Through her empathetic approach and artistic talent, she creates meaningful portraits that aim in the healing process for bereaved pet owners.
A LITTLE MORE CONVERSATION
with Ben O’Hara-Byrne (Canada)
“How a portrait artist uses the healing powers of her brush to people get through the grief of losing a pet”
In this 15 minute episode, Erica shares how she uses her skills to help people cope with grief of losing a pet. Through her empathetic approach and artistic talent, she creates meaningful portraits that aim in the healing process for bereaved pet owners.
A LITTLE MORE CONVERSATION
with Ben O’Hara-Byrne (Canada)
“How a portrait artist uses the healing powers of her brush to people get through the grief of losing a pet”
In this 15 minute episode, Erica shares how she uses her skills to help people cope with grief of losing a pet. Through her empathetic approach and artistic talent, she creates meaningful portraits that aim in the healing process for bereaved pet owners.
ESKILSTUNA KURIREN
(Sweden)
“Erica livnär sig på att måla djurporträtt i USA”
This article profiles Erica Eriksdotter, a native of Eskilstuna, Sweden, who left a successful PR career in the U.S. to pursue her lifelong passion for painting. Now based in Virginia, she creates emotionally powerful pet portraits that help honor beloved companions through emotionally resonant portraiture—so much so that her art is in high demand, with a two-year waiting list.
ESKILSTUNA KURIREN
(Sweden)
“Erica livnär sig på att måla djurporträtt i USA”
This article profiles Erica Eriksdotter, a native of Eskilstuna, Sweden, who left a successful PR career in the U.S. to pursue her lifelong passion for painting. Now based in Virginia, she creates emotionally powerful pet portraits that help honor beloved companions through emotionally resonant portraiture—so much so that her art is in high demand, with a two-year waiting list.
ESKILSTUNA KURIREN
(Sweden)
“Erica livnär sig på att måla djurporträtt i USA”
This article profiles Erica Eriksdotter, a native of Eskilstuna, Sweden, who left a successful PR career in the U.S. to pursue her lifelong passion for painting. Now based in Virginia, she creates emotionally powerful pet portraits that help honor beloved companions through emotionally resonant portraiture—so much so that her art is in high demand, with a two-year waiting list.
MORE PRESS
Pet Me! Magazine
(Santa Clarita, CA)
“Beloved Pets’ Legacies Live On Through the Canvas”
TradHome Magazine
“Design at your Doorstep”
“SMP Welcomes Our Advertisers + A Giveaway!“
“SMP Welcomes Our Advertisers“
LiveLikeYou
“Amazing Pet Portraits”
“Fab Freebie: Paint Me A Picture“
“Hot, Sticky, & Thankful“
Swedish Scene
“Amagansett Fine Arts Festival of The Hamptons took place July 6-8“
“Swedish Washington-based artist Erica Eriksdotter successful with her wedding bouquet paintings“
“Washington-based artist Erica Eriksdotter: “It is all about celebrating life with color“
Prince William Living Magazine
“Occoquan Craft Show”
Diane James Home The Buzz blog
“Q&A + Giveaway: Studio Eriksdotter“
“Pull up a Chair“
Dear Designer’s blog
“I Spy – Studio Eriksdotter”
“Crushing on Erica Eriksdotter”
Splendid Willow
“Rooting for My Entrepreneurial Blog Friends”
Purple Peony Wedding and Event Flowers blog
“Make Your Bouquet Last Forever”
Erica has also been featured on numerous lifestyle and design blogs including The Zhush, La Dolce Vita, coco+kelley, and more.
Want to collaborate or feature Erica? Reach out to info@studioeriksdotter.com or learn more about her deeply personal custom pet portraits that have touched lives around the world.
If you feel called to preserve a life deeply loved, I invite you to begin a private portrait inquiry.