La Causa Nursery & Respite Care Center...

"Reaching For The Stars" (acrylics, 36"x48")

This piece was inspired by the theme of the 2025 Gala which dealt with reaching for dreams.  During a LIVE AUCTION, this piece brought in $1250 for the La Causa Nursery & Respite Care Center and will eventually live somewhere in Michigan, which is the home of the gentleman who won it at auction.  It was  a thrill to listen to the bidding war.  I don't know if I'll be able to top this one. -Erico

 Cubist Faces...

Cubist Faces (alcohol ink on paper, 8x10")

These faces are fascinating to me.  I'm exploring the look, the features, the angles.  It's a good experiment in form and structure.  And they look so good once they are framed, especially in white frames with white matting.  Perhaps I will feel more comfortable drawing faces in the future. -Erico  

 Facials...

"Reflective Eye" (watercolor & ink, 8x8")

Faces have always been a challenge for me.  I'm playing; I'm learning.  Focusing on one or two features seems to be the trick for me.  I'm enjoying these simple palettes, rather monochromatic ones.  This was fun; tricky, but fun.  It will be on display at the Being Transparent exhibit of the Rogues Artists Group in January/February at Inspiration Studios.  -Erico

 It's a new year.... 

"Tearful Reflection" (mixed media on wood panel canvas, 20x20")

The new year always creates a sense of nostalgia for me.  It's always a bit intimidating, but also inspiring.   Hopeful that 2025 is filled with joy and health!   

 ...and more moons!

Moonwalk (acrylics, 12x32")

Painting in black and white is so different for me!  It's a challenge to stick to the original plan.  There are hints of color in the stones of this path.... silver, green, terra cotta, and more.  This was a long time coming, trying to determine the balance of black, white...and silver.  Several days later, this is the result.  I'm still learning.  -Erico

 Many moons....

Cracklin' Moon (acrylics, 36x36")

I go back to moons and trees when I need inspiration.  Texture is an interesting part of the newest pieces I've created.  Sometimes even I am surprised by and really love what I am able to create.  -Erico

 Kinky Boots....

"Rhonda's Gold" (acrylics, 14x30")

Kinky Boots, the musical by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Feirstein, prompted a variety of paintings, several of which sold during the run of the show in June of this year.  This was one of my favorites.  -Erico