I'm Erin Rae and I'm an Alaskan artist and visual storyteller. I create whimsical illustrations that are straight forward and conceptually transparent. I work in both traditional mediums - gouache, colored pencils, crayons, and oils - and digital programs like procreate, to depict small moments, everyday life, and the beauty that surrounds me in my home state of Alaska. My paintings are rhythmic, playful, approachable, relatable, and colorful with an emphasis in clearly defined shaped and attention to detail.
I'm inspired by stories, tiny things, wild places, things that grow, things that sing, adventure, sharing, healthy food, sustainability, friendship, family, and the iridescent nature of being. My paintings are an interactive and engaging experience - a dialogue between me and my viewer and I hold nothing back. I aim to spark feelings of joy and curiosity in both children and adults.
