Legends surrounding Saint Francis of Assisi show him befriending a wolf. (more…)
Author Archive | Erin Darling
Two New Paintings: Sirius, The Wolf Star
According to the Pawnee creation myth, the wolf was the first creature to experience death. The Wolf Star, enraged at not having been invited to attend a council on how the Earth should be made, sent a wolf to steal the whirlwind bag of The Storm that Comes out of the West, which contained the first humans. Upon being freed from the bag, the humans killed the wolf, thus bringing death into the world. (more…)
New Artwork: Werewolf
Some stories say it is a disease. Others say it is a curse. The affliction of lycanthropy is what we imagine as the horrible fate of those humans unlucky enough to become part wolf, and werewolves are one of our favorite monsters.
Daily wolf paintings, folklore and symbolism
We use animals in our folklore as symbols of our personalities, spirits and struggles. On November 1st I launched a new, year-long project where I will focus intently on one animal each month, exploring the symbolism of that creature and the role it plays in the stories we tell.
Video: How To Paint With Kids, Episode 2
Plan vs Free Form
In this week’s video we answer the following question from Clair:
I would just love to know if you guys have a general idea of what you are going to do or whether you just free form it. We tend to do a theme…like a city or mountains, and then we wing it from there but I’m curious to see how others do it!
Pull your kiddo up into your lap, watch the video, and join us as we make art together!
New Art: Originals and Limited Edition Prints
These four storybook scenes are crafted around the theme of COMMUNITY and are inspired by moments photographed by the amazing Kristin Rogers. (more…)
Video: How to paint with kids
You asked me how I paint with kids. Today I am launching a new video series to answer your questions. I hope you’ll join us! Pull your kiddo up into your lap, press play, and leave us a comment or question below sharing your own experiences!
Settling, in Catan and in Art
I started playing Settlers of Catan in high school, when we turned “chess club” into “strategy club” so we had an excuse to game after school. (more…)
The Art of Making a Mess
I do just enough dishes to have a clean spot on the counter to paint. Listening to the shitstorm that is American politics on the radio, I fear that my dumb little animals are meaningless. I paint them anyway. (more…)
Video: How I Paint My Animal Personality Portraits
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I thought it would be fun to share with you my process for creating a new Animal Personality Portrait commission.