“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
“Mastrius has done wonders for my confidence. I have managed to step way outside of my comfort zone which has in turn given rise to so many more opportunities to further my art career.”
Deb Nicolaisen, Emerging Artist
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 is excellent and generous in sharing her talent!
Aimee’s brilliant! Inspiring and motivating.
Aimee teaches with great info and an amazing way of explaining- concise and insightful!, so impressed.
It really is a game changer! I absolutely love everything about Mastrius.
I thought about getting a mentor for about a year and a half before actually going through with it, and I’m so happy I joined.
Debbie Halliday, Emerging Artist
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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Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: June 10, 2024
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AFFILIATIONS
Plein Air Painters of America. Signature member
Oil Painters of America, Signature member
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Signature member
