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“Color has emotional weight and is related to the shape of space. Drawing or painting, for me, means to look at the thing and transmit its vitality to the canvas.”
Known for an engaging style and versatility in subject matter, Aimeeis an internationally renowned oil painter and instructor who has given lectures and demonstrations at venues nationwide and abroad. A standout at plein air painting competitions, she has won both Best of Show and Artists’ Choice at Plein Air Easton, as well as Best of Show at Carmel, Sonoma, Olmsted, Laguna, and Pacific Northwest Plein Air art festivals. Erickson has been a Portrait Society of America finalist, won Best of Show at an American Women Artists national show, and is a signature member with multiple awards from Oil Painters of America. She has exhibited with international plein-air groups in China and Russia, is an inaugural member of Charlie Hunter’s En Train Air expedition, and in 1997 painted the official portrait of governor of Oregon Barbara Roberts. Her work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, American Art Collector, and Plein Air Magazine, and on OutdoorPainter.com. Her first book, Plein Air Techniques for Artists: Principles and Methods for Painting in Natural Light, was released in 2023 and is widely available. Erickson has a BFA in Visual Communication Design with an Illustration emphasis. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and carries a sketchbook.
Aimee’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Generalist
Technical:
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Color and Composition
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Technique Demos
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Teaching How to Self Critique
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Supplies and tools – what to use, where to save, and
where to spend
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Providing Art Critiques
Business:
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Studio Time Management
I’m learning so much from Aimee – both with her individual critiques and with her demos. She is so knowledgeable and able to impart her knowledge so well! I am getting a lot(!) from this mentorship.
Aimee gives everyone good information in her critiques no matter their skill levels. She is a joy to watch paint. She’s fun and adventuresome with masterful painting techniques.
Aimee’s brilliant! Inspiring and motivating.
Aimee’s very responsive to our needs, and so knowledgeable! She’s very good about giving everyone equal attention and giving actionable ways to improve our work. And she always does creative and super helpful demos!
Aimee teaches with great info and an amazing way of explaining- concise and insightful!, so impressed.
Aimee is excellent and generous in sharing her talent!
Aimee’s amazing. She is so creative in coming up with homework and her explanations are awesome and show the depth of her skill level
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Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
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Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: January 13, 2025
On the 2nd Monday of every month 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MST Mon
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
AFFILIATIONS
Plein Air Painters of America. Signature member
Oil Painters of America, Signature member
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Signature member
California Art Club
American Impressionist Society
En Train Air
Oregon Society of Artists
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