...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  

 Floral Blues...

"Floral Blues" (acrylics, 24x48")

I donate so many pieces of art to community fundraising events!  This was created as a donation piece for La Causa Inc. with the intention of being auctioned off for their Respite Care Nursery.  Hopefully it brought in a decent donation from those who attended the Gala 2024.  -Erico

 From Where I Sit...

"Dottie" (acrylic on child's chair)

The Wisconsin Visual Artists-Southest Chapter has been after me to join the organization for quite some time.  I finally did.  I'm learning to expand my horizons a bit, to take some chances with objects and designs that I've not considered before.  "Dottie" is being introduced to the world at Lakeland University Gallery in an exhibit entitled From Where I Sit which features over 20 chairs that have become part of the gallery's installation.  I'm excited to see the entire installation, as well as the many 2D pieces that are also part of the exhibit, to see how creative people can get even more creative with an object like a chair.  -Erico

 Color... !

"Emerald Forest" (acrylics, 24x24")

I've been inspired by so many requests for my art lately.  People have enjoyed my use of color.  I decided this one needed to focus on one set of cool colors (blues, greens) with a contrast of warmer tones (orange, yellows, pink).  The contrast is fun to view.  -Erico

 The Guitar....

The Guitar (acrylics, 18x24")

I am very happy with how this turned out.  It's colorful, it's fun.  I'm trying to do something new with each new work of art.  I do hope people enjoy seeing it on display during Gallery Night this year.  -Erico