What better way is there to celebrate opening a new business than to paint a mural?
I can't think of anything. 🤷🏻♀️
I can't wait to see it when @petalsthatinspire is open to the public!
Things are really coming along for this design at @petalsthatinspire ! Progress photos of the actual mural are coming soon. (This is just the design)
I'm really thrilled to be partnering with Amanda from @petalsthatinspire whose mission is to bring floral design to their community while providing job skill training and opportunities for those who are experiencing challenges with employment. Plus, Amanda is kind and thoughtful which just makes my job so much more fun. You should definitely check them out.
Loving this soft palette, and I'm still not over these colors! One day I'll do a neutral painting, but today is not that day!💙💜
A periwinkle moment. 💙💜
More small pieces, you can mix and match, going up at @tabithafaesalon soon! This month has been a wild ride with so many things happening at the same time! I'm looking forward to sharing what I'm working on 😌.
Working on a few new pieces for @tabithafaesalon in Upper Arlington!
This sweet little piece, "Alyssum", is 7x7 and will be available soon!
I'm getting ready to paint loose florals this weekend, and I can't wait ☺️
Outlining my sketch in ink today to make it pop. This little series of figures is therapy for me this week. ❤️
This skeleton and poppy piece is getting its last coat of background tomorrow. THEN the fun part happens where I remove the masking fluid. I can't wait ☺️
I feel like I'm getting back to my figure drawing roots this week!
When I was in art school, figure drawing and sculpting was my first love. I think figures have always been a way for me to show more complex feelings while flowers have been my favorite way to show joy and re-connect with my sewing/quilting and pattern making background.
This is just a sketchbook piece, but I'm still calling it "Hurry up and make things". It's just how I'm feeling. The pressure I'm putting on myself *sigh.
I'm really pleased with how this piece turned out for @hilliardgov . Thank you so much to @hilliardartscouncil for the support!
My next mural is coming soon!
Sketches for future murals and paintings. ☺️
Installing a rotation of work at #varckettefamilychiropractic today! It's fun to see how the work can be displayed in a space.
It's a soft palette kind of day.
This set will be hung in Worthington and will be available on my website, erinbirum.studio tomorrow!
A little painting from my trip to Arizona a few years ago. I really love it there. ☀️
I am extremely excited to share that the City of Hilliard has selected my sunflower design to be displayed off Cemetary Rd. on one of their light boxes.
This is one piece of many in their larger effort to bring their city flower, the sunflower, to life in their neighborhood and to bring more visual appeal to these light boxes.
As someone who was raised in Hilliard, it feels pretty nostalgic to be heading back there to share my art. It's crazy how things have evolved so far this year. ☺️
Throwback to some hot pink. I really love this very loose approach to florals.
I finally got my jack rabbit back! Should I glaze it???
This is a test piece for a larger concept I've been thinking through. It may evolve. It may not. That's kind off the fun of it. 🐇
Checking in on this mural because I FORGOT TO SIGN IT.
Sometimes I get so into the artwork I forget about my signature. Hopefully for the last time!
On a separate note, it's so good to see that this mural looks as good as the day I painted it. Quality paint is worth it every time.
-sold- A small floral to keep things loose while I'm working on a big commission.
Whenever I'm making a commission for someone I am EXTRA hard on myself to make it perfect. That usually makes everything get tight and unnatural feeling. It does the opposite of helping me to make it better! These little paintings really help me stay warmed up and loose.
On a separate note...I'm loving the flat background against the wild florals that are spilling over the border. Maybe it will be my first card!