Artist Erin C. O'Connor finds the inspiration for her paintings directly at the source. Her passion for working en plein air has produced works from the Rocky Mountains, the great American deserts, numerous whitewater river trips, the Hawaiian Islands, and the California coast and wine country.
"There's a raw strength to paintings done on location," O'Connor states. "By being there first hand, I'm able to pass along the experience with excitement and honesty. A successful painting has an energy that speaks well beyond itself."
Across the range of subject matter is O'Connor's highly recognizable style. With an eye for color and line, her graphic compositions are reminiscent of those who depicted the West a century before: E. Martin Hennings, William Wendt, Maynard Dixon. Bridging the contemporary and traditional, O'Connor's work is distinctive. Her strong following includes collectors and exhibits throughout the U.S.
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