Painting, studying and teaching the subject of light is Erin’s driving force. Subject matter is secondary to the sunlight itself, though her locations speak volumes about the world of color, drama and mystery. Travel has played a role in her development as she goes for any opportunity to explore Europe, the Hawaiian and British Isles, and America. She has studied with many well known artists since 1982 in a myriad of inspirational places. Her studio is on California’s north coast, where she relishes painting en plein air since it allows her to capture the essence of a place by communicating its light, temperature, color and mood. Most of her works are in oil, but she is experienced in watercolor and has enjoyed dry pastel and acrylics.