When to Stop Painting

A Note from Erin Hanson

Friday, January 14, 2022

How do you know when a painting is done? How do you stop a painting from becoming overworked and muddy? Learn about how impressionist artist Erin Hanson knows when to stop painting.

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A Modern-Day Look at Impressionism Versus Expressionism

How two distinct painting movements merge

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The term “impressionism” often conjures up images of van Gogh’s sunflowers, Monet’s waterlilies, and luncheons with Renoir. These paintings are beautiful, rich in color, and depict everyday scenes from the period. On the other hand, the first painting most people think about when hearing “expressionism” is The Scream by Edvard Munch. Other classic expressionist paintings like Der Blaue Reiter by Kandinsky and Large Blue Horses by Marc showcase expressive movement and brilliant color. These expressionist works and many others use movement, color, and style to evoke emotion in both painter and viewer. Both styles of painting are evocative, rich with imagery and color, and completely fascinating.

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Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1]

Leaf Peeping in New England

Monday, October 25, 2021

Have you ever gone leaf peeping? Seeking out the most vibrant autumnal colors among local or far-flung trees and forests can be immensely satisfying. There is something about turning a corner to find a shock of gold and red against green or stopping at a lookout to view a patchwork of fall hues. The vibrant, seasonal colors found in trees around the world can bring a feeling of renewed energy and peace to those who go looking.

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Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2]

Go Leaf Peeping with Erin Hanson Throughout the United States

Monday, October 25, 2021

Come on a journey with Erin as she explores the leaf-peeping paths less traveled around the United States.

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An Ode to Water Lilies

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

In honor of Erin Hanson's new, expansive water lilies painting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the rich and colorful history of these luminous blooms.

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Things to Do in McMinnville, Oregon

Local Area Visitors Guide

Monday, September 6, 2021

The Erin Hanson Gallery is nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley Wine Country and surrounded by 200 top-of-the-line wineries. The area is a hot destination renowned for its Pinot Noir, stunning vistas, delectable culinary adventures, and luxurious resorts and spas.

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The Group of Seven, Canada’s Impressionist Movement

How Impressionism helped a New Country Find its Voice

Friday, August 27, 2021

The Group of Seven gained inspiration from classic impressionism, the Canadian landscape, and their own views on modern art. While most of the painters in The Group chose landscapes and pastoral subjects for their later works, they did not all begin painting in nature. Many of the painters chose to depict local slums, harbors, soldiers, the Great War, and the industrialization of their city.

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Now Open! The Erin Hanson Gallery in McMinnville Oregon

Saturday, August 14, 2021

All locals and tourists are welcome to visit the new McMinnville Gallery during walk-in hours and see Erin Hanson’s latest “open impressionism” landscape paintings. Each painting blends modern expressionism and classic impressionism to capture the movement and beauty of natural spaces.

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Erin on the Front-Page of Yamhill County's News-Register

"Successful California artist moved her home base to McMinnville"

Friday, March 26, 2021

"People don’t just like Erin Hanson’s color-saturated landscapes. They love them, snapping them up before the oils are dry and keeping Hanson busy planning, mixing colors and painting". - Starla Pointer, Yamhill County's News-Register

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Epiphanies in Impressionism

American Lifestyle Magazine Interviews Erin Hanson

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Erin Hanson was interviewed by Shelley Goldstein of American Lifestyle Magazine. Since that interview, we have heard from scores of individuals who encountered Erin's work in the magazine for the first time.

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Erin Hanson Talks to Alina Fridman About Open Impressionism

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Alina Fridman of the “Ladies Take the Lead” podcast talked to Erin Hanson in an interview covering everything from Erin’s growth as an entrepreneur to her style and admirable work ethic. This article shares some of the interview highlights.

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How Does Color Influence Your Mood?

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Erin Hanson, like many artists over the years, creates artwork in a varied palette. Each Hanson piece focuses on a particular landscape, viewed at a specific time of day. Often, these paintings focus on the play of light and shadow in natural spaces. The work can be as stark as the backlit oaks in her Crystal Light series or softer, as in a view of central California on a summer’s day

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Yellow is a Happy Color

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Pantone has long been known for their ability to detect and influence color trends that impact every facet of our visual day-to-day lives. Every year Pantone selects two "Colors of the Year," which help furniture, textile, fashion, makeup and technology designers decide on which colors to use in their products. This year the colors are Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow. These choosen colors are a culmination of years of aesthetic fires and misfires and long experience with color creating various emotions, whether pleasant, jarring, soothing or joyful.

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Emotions and Art

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Great art evokes an emotional response. Some have said that this is art’s purpose. Others have stated an elevation of man’s essential being is art’s fundamental purpose. Bob Dylan said it best when he said “The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do? What else can you do for anyone but inspire them?” This idea brings the relevance of art in our world to a much greater level than the simple evocation of emotion. Many things, besides art, can evoke emotion. An argument at the dinner table, a positive pregnancy test, or even a deep breath and a cup of tea. There is nothing inherently artistic in these actions, beyond the fact that they require some kind of intentionality and creation to make them happen

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What Color Wall Looks Best with My Painting?

Thursday, January 14, 2021

I want to share with you my experience with using colored accent walls to set off a piece of artwork. Most homes are painted in neutral off-white or pale beige like in the picture above. I want to show you what happens when you paint the wall behind the painting (or the whole room) in a different color, in order to make the room part of the artwork.

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Memory Lane: The History of Open Impressionism

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Open Impressionism was born after painting (and climbing) desert rocks for many years. The chunky, abstract shapes of the rocks informed my brush as I captured their sharp shadow lines and flat planes of color. I apply the word "open" to denote a more open and modern approach to impressionism (I use wide, thick brush strokes instead of the traditional narrow brush strokes, for example); also the word "open" is appropriate because my paintings are inspired directly by the open air and natural beauty of the outdoors. My paintings focus on the changing effects of light, in the spirit of the past impressionist masters.

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A Commission Steeped in Family History

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

As a teenager, my family was stationed overseas in Europe. We were able to trace our roots back to a small village in Switzerland named Steinen. We located our family crest carved into the posts of the town’s courthouse indicating our ancestors as one of the original founding families of the village many centuries earlier. Fifty years later, my wife and I traveled back to Switzerland in order for her to also experience the area and its intrinsic beauty.

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Welcome to the World of 3D Art Reproduction

An Inside Look at the Technical Specifications and Details

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

This incredible fine art print is Erin’s high-tech answer to the growing demand for textured prints. Each replica faithfully duplicates every brush stroke's color and feel, using cutting-edge, three-dimensional scanning technology and multi-layered printing to capture every aspect of the original painting. While previous articles have discussed the replicas themselves, we wanted to take this opportunity to share the technical details of Erin’s state-of-the-art reproductions.

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How Erin Hanson’s 3D Textured Replicas Are Made

Behind the Scenes

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Erin Hanson has brought the latest in 3D printing to her custom, limited edition offerings. This new print is a textured replica created using micro-layered 3D modeling and 48-bit color to make the most realistic painting reproductions available today. How is this done?

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Announcing: A Revolutionary New Fine Art Print

Erin Hanson 3D Textured Replicas

Monday, September 21, 2020

In response to a growing demand for textured prints, we are proud to announce a new product that faithfully reproduces the texture of Erin's original oil paintings. “Erin Hanson 3D Textured Replicas” are created using cutting-edge, 3-dimensional scanning technology and multi-layered printing to capture the actual brush strokes and texture of the original.

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A Memorable Birthday Gift

Monday, September 14, 2020

"It was such an incredible moment! She had no idea, and was completely overwhelmed with the beauty of your painting, Erin! It was so amazing to watch the hues of the painting change as the afternoon light faded into the evening and night. Erin, you really captured that moment perfectly, and we’ll treasure it forever."

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Birger Sandzén: Van Gogh of the West

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Swedish-born painter Birger Sandzen has become widely known for his for his oil paintings, which continue to rise in value as an increasing number of collectors and museums scramble to purchase one of the 2,600 oil paintings he created in his lifetime. Popularly known as the “Van Gogh of the West,” Sandzen paints the red rock cliffs and western landscapes of the United States with the curving brush strokes, thickly applied paint, and impassioned color that one usually associates with a Van Gogh painting.

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Four Friends: The Foundation of Impressionism

Thursday, July 16, 2020

In 1862, four young men came together in Paris to study painting. They were Claude Monet, Pierre Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and Frederic Bazille. In the course of their studies, they brought into being a completely new style of art called Impressionism. Their teacher was Charles Gleyre, who had taken on the school of Paul Delaroche, and was himself a working artist. Although he himself never achieved the fame of some of his students, he was an excellent teacher. He taught them to paint “en plein air” (painting outdoors) in Paris and surrounding areas.

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Erin Hanson Face Masks

Featured in Carmel Pine Cone

Thursday, June 11, 2020

"We sold 300 masks the first day we released them and they have been selling steadily ever since," said Erin Hanson, who opened a gallery in November on San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth.

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Mavericks Turned Masters

Impressionists Have Long Dared to Paint Their Subjects Fearlessly and Boldly

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

​Louis Leroy was outraged. And the popular Parisian playwright, who also dabbled at painting and printmaking, was determined to expose an upstart group of artists—who had banded together to show their works in a new exhibition—for what he thought they really were: imposters.

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Paul Durand-Ruel, the Godfather of Impressionism

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Today, Impressionism is arguably the most well-loved and well-known art in the world. A little less known is the fact that Impressionism almost never came to be. The masters of the Impressionism era, who are so modernly cherished, might have been unknown to this day without the labors of one man: an art dealer by the name of Paul Durand-Ruel.

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Despite Shutdown, Work Goes on for The Erin Hanson Gallery, Carmel

As Featured in the Carmel Pine Cone

Thursday, April 16, 2020

With so many difficult stories in the news these days, we wanted to include some good news that was published about The Erin Hanson Gallery in The Carmel Pine Cone.

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Erin Hanson on the Cover of the Saturday Evening Post

March/April 2020 Issue

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Erin Hanson was featured on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post's March/April 2020 issue.

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Dances with Colors

California painter Erin Hanson sees the natural world through a rainbow of vibrant hues

Monday, March 16, 2020

Reprinted from Southwest Art Magazine When she was 6 years old, Erin Hanson planted some iris bulbs with her mother in the garden of their home in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood, “I already knew van Gogh’s painting of irises,” she says, recalling her excited anticipation of the flowers that would bloom. So, she was crestfallen when those bulbs finally blossomed. “The real irises looked nothing like the painting,” she remembers. But even at that tender age, she derived from her disappointment a lesson that continues to inform her pursuits today, as a successful artist who turns 38 this month: “I knew that art could be better, more real, than real life, and definitely more colorful.”

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Now Open! The Erin Hanson Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Thursday, November 14, 2019

We are excited to announce the official grand opening of The Erin Hanson Gallery in Carmel. Nestled in the heart of beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, our new gallery location will feature Erin Hanson's original oil paintings inspired by Carmel, the Monterey Peninsula, and the surrounding wine country regions. Join us for an evening of live music, refreshments, and beautiful artwork in one of the most picturesque coastal destinations in the United States.

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Desert in Color is Awarded Best in Show

Cowgirl Up! Recognizes Erin Hanson’s Work

Monday, August 26, 2019

Erin Hanson was proud to participate in the Desert Caballeros Western Museum’s Cowgirl Up! 2019 exhibition. Every year, this museum shines a light on the many incredible female artists working in the American West. Of the three paintings Erin Hanson submitted, Desert in Color was chosen by the judges at Cowgirl Up! for special recognition. This piece was awarded “Best in Show” for the intriguing use of continuous, flowing brushstrokes, layered and textured paint, and the vibrantly colored clouds.

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An in-depth look at the painting "Rays of Light"

Painting In-Depth Look

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

One of my favorite places to explore these unique desert landscapes are the many palm oases around Palm Springs and Indio. These hidden miracles of water and life are tucked away amid dry, arid mountain crevices. You would never know they existed until they appear suddenly in front of you, a bright green explosion of verdant plant growth. From ferns to shaggy palm trees, these plants gather around the running waters that spring from the San Andreas fault line.

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An in-depth look at the painting "Autumn Vineyards"

Sunday, July 14, 2019

I was inspired by a late afternoon drive through the vineyards in western Paso. Oak trees gather along the lines of the hills, catching the warm afternoon light. The golden vines glimmer in colorful autumn hues. The brushstrokes are thick and impressionistic, conveying a sense of movement within the painting.

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Cypress Lights: Behind the Art

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

We wanted to take a moment to look behind the scenes at one of Erin Hanson's newest paintings. Cypress Lights was painted in 2019 in her San Diego-based studio. We hope you enjoy this Erin Hanson interview about Cypress Lights.

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How to Light Your Artwork at Home

Sunday, March 17, 2019

One question we often hear from collectors purchasing paintings here at The Erin Hanson Gallery is “What is the best lighting solution to highlight this piece?” This is a topic close to our hearts here at the gallery, as an Erin Hanson painting looks different depending on the type of lighting used. Because the lighting of a piece is so vital to one’s enjoyment of the artwork, we wanted to take a deep dive into the various lighting you can utilize in your home to display your painting.

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Artist Resources

Thursday, March 14, 2019

I have put this collection of resources together as a way to inspire other artists to discover their own painting style and find their own niche in the art world. These resources will guide you on how to become a true master at your own style of painting, how to make a living as an artist, and see what the life of being an artist is really like.

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Erin Hanson’s Enigmatic Big Bend Show is a Huge Success

A Look at Erin Hanson's Most Recent Museum Collection

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

In mid-September, there was a buzz around the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, TX. A new exhibition was going up, the artist was due to arrive for a presentation and lecture, and patrons were excited to meet her and enjoy the sixteen-piece collection. The series takes Hanson back to her western roots as she shares her time hiking in Texas’ Big Bend National Park through her vivid and colorful paintings.

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Purchasing Prints

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Erin Hanson offers fine art prints directly to her fans and collectors, at www.erinhansonprints.com.

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Recap of The Red Rock Collection Release

The Erin Hanson Gallery presents the Red Rock Collection

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

The Erin Hanson Gallery presented Hanson’s newest collection of vibrant paintings on June 16th, 2018. Every painting in The Red Rock Show featured the thick, impasto strokes Erin Hanson is known for, paired with a brilliant color palette.

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Western Art Collector Magazine Features Erin Hanson's Red Rock Show

Interview with Erin Hanson

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Western Art Collector interviews Erin Hanson about her Red Rock collection.

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Collecting Erin Hanson Originals

Information for art collectors

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Learn about collecting Erin Hanson original oil paintings.

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Erin Hanson’s Open Impressionism Is Heading Overseas!

Erin Hanson participates in the Art in Embassies program for the second time

Saturday, July 14, 2018

We are excited to announce that Erin Hanson will again be participating in the Art in Embassies program, bringing her open impressionism to the American embassy located in Moscow, Russia. In this upcoming exhibition, three of her classic paintings will be showcased over the course of three years, imbuing spaces that will be enjoyed by diplomats and visitors alike with vibrant color and beauty.

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The Red Rock Collection Release

The Erin Hanson Gallery presents The Red Rock Show

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

The Erin Hanson Gallery presented Hanson’s newest collection of vibrant paintings on June 16, 2018. Each piece in the Red Rock collection featured bright, bold colors inspired by the National Parks and monuments of Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.

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Cowgirl Up! Awards Erin Hanson Best in Painting

"North Canyon" Wins First Place

Saturday, April 14, 2018

While every style is celebrated in the Cowgirl Up! exhibition and show, there are specific categories in which the various artists can be awarded special recognition. This year, we are honored to announce that Erin Hanson won “First Place Two Dimensional on Canvas” for her painting North Canyon.

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How to Find Amazing Art Pieces Online

How do I find the paintings that speak to me?

Monday, April 9, 2018

Art hitherto hidden in galleries across the world is now at your fingertips and can be discovered from the comfort of your own home. With this ease of access, a global renaissance of the arts is occurring. You can find art everywhere online, from Etsy to an artist’s website to a post on Instagram.

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What is Resale Royalty?

Resale royalty right or “droit de suite”

Saturday, March 24, 2018

While resale royalty right is not universal in America, the state of California implemented the Resale Royalty Act (CRRA) in 1976. This states that a 5% royalty applies to artworks worth over $1,000 that are resold for a gain.

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Ocotillo Light: An In-Depth Look

Saturday, February 24, 2018

The painting "Ocotillo Light" captures a scene from the southern edge of Borrego, where there are hundreds of ocotillo growing along the slopes leading up to the surrounding mountains. When the ocotillo bloom, their desert stalks turn from gray-brown to green, and the tips of their spider-like stalks bloom with bright red flowers that always remind me of birds of paradise.

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Erin Hanson’s Support of Napa Valley Relief Efforts

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Napa has a special place in our hearts here at The Erin Hanson Gallery. Erin has created incredible, moving pieces that showcase the valley and coincidentally visited Napa Valley in September - just before the fires. Because of our deep love for California’s wine country, Erin Hanson created a campaign to support two Napa-based foundations aiding with local relief efforts.

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Open Skies: An In-Depth Look

Thursday, February 15, 2018

I have been painting Paso Robles for 8 years now, and it is still one of my favorite places to find inspiration. Although I have spent most of my life in California, growing up in Los Angeles and attending school at Berkeley in northern California, I never drove through the coastal wine country regions of central California until many years after I graduated college. I had seen the film "Sideways" and the wine tasting adventure looked like so much fun I just had to experience it for myself. So I ventured for the first time into the idyllic landscapes of Paso Robles.

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The Properties of Crystal Light

Find out about the most popular series created by Erin Hanson.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Erin Hanson’s Crystal Light series is one of her most popular collections of works. Each piece features a backlit landscape and seeks to illustrate the drama and beauty that light can bring to the natural world. While all of the Hanson pieces boast a striking understanding of light and shadow, the Crystal Light series really brings this to the fore.

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The Goddard Show

A 10-Year Retrospective of Open Impressionism

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Erin Hanson's 10-Year Retrospection is now on display at the Goddard Center. This exhibition is the first comprehensive presentation of Erin Hanson’s career. Organized by the Goddard Center for Fine Arts, this show features a selection of never-before exhibited works from her personal collection as well as paintings highlighting her prolific output over the past decade.

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Maple Path: An In-Depth Look

Friday, January 12, 2018

I went to Japan over Thanksgiving to explore the famous fall colors in Kyoto. The mountains surrounding the city are full of Buddhist temples with incredible gardens and maple trees. My favorite part of Kyoto was Arashiyama Park, home to several beautiful temples and wide, expansive grounds of natural beauty.

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Kolob Light: An In-Depth Look

Friday, January 5, 2018

Zion National Park has been a favorite haunt of mine for almost ten years. The landscape is quite varied, changing from high-altitude plateaus to steep cliffs of changing color, from slot canyons to river-bed scenery. I love visiting at different times of the year, seeing snow in January, yellow cottonwoods in the fall, and golden grass in the summer.

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Enjoy the World and Art in the New Year!

Spend the New Year Engaging with Art

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Art can bring so much joy to the viewer; it can quench a thirst in one’s soul like few other things in the world. However, it takes some time and energy to engage with a piece, whether it be a painting, a statue, a photograph, or some other type of art.

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How to Show Off Your Art When Hosting

Offering a "How to" as you share your art with friends and family

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Displaying your favorite pieces when you are hosting your friends or family in your home can become a large part of your impromptu gathering or scheduled dinner party. Many art collectors curate their pieces, displaying them throughout their homes in the spots that provide the highest impact and which allow them to see pieces as they get ready for work in the morning or relax at home after supper.

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A 10-Year Retrospective of Open Impressionism

Open Impressionism: The Works of Erin Hanson

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Erin Hanson (b. 1981) is one of the most important living Impressionists of our time. This retrospective is the first comprehensive presentation of Hanson’s career. Organized by the Goddard Center for Fine Arts, this exhibition features a selection of never-before exhibited works from her personal collection as well as paintings showcasing her prolific output over the past decade and a half. The exhibition will be on display for the winter season 2018.

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How to Clean My Original Artwork

Friday, November 24, 2017

​One common question we get asked at The Erin Hanson Gallery is “how do I clean my painting?” This is a vital piece of knowledge that every art collector should have in his or her repertoire. Whether you are a serious or casual collector, it’s important to know how to care for the pieces you cherish.

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San Diego is for Art Lovers - Our Winter Events Calendar

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Besides the exquisite art, there are many reasons to visit San Diego in the winter. The weather is generally warm, the beaches are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the wine is of the finest vintage. So, if you are planning to visit our fair city this winter, be sure to come by The Erin Hanson Gallery as you tour one or more of the below art exhibitions...

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The History of The Erin Hanson Gallery

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

I thought you would enjoy the story behind the creation of The Erin Hanson Gallery. About 8 years ago I was happily painting in my 3-car garage, located snugly in the Burbank hills with a great view overlooking Downtown Los Angeles....

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Five Tips for Finding the Right Gift for the Art Lover in Your Life

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Finding holiday gifts or birthday presents for an art lover who seems to “have it all” can be intimidating. You want to give a loved one a thoughtful gift that shows you’ve been paying attention but doesn’t completely break the bank. You also want to find the perfect gift of art that they will find uniquely beautiful. Since art and beauty can be subjective, this last factor might be one of the most difficult.

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The Modernization of Impressionism

A Look at Impressionism and its Influence on Erin Hanson's "Open Impressionism"

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Since its inception, Impressionism has been an expression of independence from the constraints the world has placed upon art. Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and the others who helped create this art form were seeking to break away from traditional art and dared to see the world differently. This theme has carried on from the origins of Impressionism in the late 1800’s into present.

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"Oaks and Blooms" In-Depth Look

Erin shares her inspiration behind a recent painting inspired by Texas Hill Country.

Monday, October 16, 2017

I visit Texas every year in the spring, and I always make sure to spend a few days in the beautiful hill country near Austin and the countryside north of Houston. Texas is full of color in the spring, the trees and meadows bright with new green growth.

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Napa Disaster Relief

Saturday, October 14, 2017

I was just up in Napa Valley last month, preparing to create a new wine country series. When I heard about the disaster in Sonoma and Napa when I returned from the east coast on Monday, I decided I needed to do something to help. California wine country has always been one of my biggest sources of inspiration, and the landscape is beloved by locals and travelers alike.

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Framing Options

Framing an Erin Hanson Original Oil Painting

Thursday, October 12, 2017

I have experimented with many framing options over the years: a decade ago I taught myself how to use a miter saw and joining tools, and I was making my own frames out of fine cherry wood molding. I have framed my work in simple floater frames, traditional plein air frames, and elaborate baroque frames. I have hung many paintings without any frame at all, letting the artistically-finished edges stand un-covered for a more contemporary look.

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The California Super Bloom

California Impressionist Captures the Natural Phenomena

Friday, October 6, 2017

California experienced a severe drought for several years which finally broke in the winter of 2017 when torrents of rain fell from the sky and turned California the most vivid shade of green we had seen in years. The wildflowers seeds had been waiting latent in the desert floor for several years, multiplying with each year of the drought. When the heavy rains finally arrived, the deserts erupted in a natural phenomena known as the "Super Bloom". Almost overnight the California desert and hills started turning orange, yellow and purple with a Super Bloom of flowers far more abundant than the typical spring bloom. So vibrant and widespread, it was even visible from space.

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Paso Robles’s Tuscan-Style Oasis Features Erin Hanson Paintings in Their Permanent Collection

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

The Allegretto Vineyard Resort currently houses eleven orignal oil paintings by California impressionist Erin Hanson. This California collection features paintings of Paso Robles’s iconic rolling hills, local wildflowers, and purple jacarandas. The hotel's vast collection of works by artists from near and far are juxtaposed by vintage furniture, slices of the natural world, and locally curated details.

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Fall San Diego Art Events 2017

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Though summer is coming to a close, the San Diego art scene is more vibrant than ever! These upcoming art events are sure to cap off your summer with a splash of inspiration.

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Summer San Diego Art Events 2017

San Diego Summer Art Events

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Summer in San Diego is filled with some noteworthy art events that we wanted to be sure to share with you. We are also hosting some special events here at The Erin Hanson Gallery, including Hanson's anticipated Coastal California exhibition.

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What is an Open Impressionism Frame?

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

What are Open Impressionism frames? These hand-carved and gilded floater frames are a perfect bridge between the classic and the contemporary.

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 6

Monday, May 8, 2017

Erin tells her adventures through the Grand Canyon, Big Bend National Park, and Torrey Pines. Follow in the artist's footsteps as she explores landscapes near and far to uncover natural beauty and inspiration for her paintings.

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The Erin Hanson Gallery in Modern Luxury Magazine San Diego

Friday, May 5, 2017

The Erin Hanson Gallery is stocked with Hanson's original rural-, desert-, and coastal-inspired oil paintings, which have been likened to the works of the great Vincent van Gogh thanks to her focus on landscapes and textured brushwork.

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Plan Your Weekend in San Diego, Part 3 - Natural Beauty

Nature Lovers, Are You Planning a Weekend in San Diego? Don't Miss our Top Picks!

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Here at The Erin Hanson Gallery, we know how inspiring natural landscapes and vistas can be. Erin Hanson has painted local San Diego natural areas like Torrey Pines, La Jolla Cove, and captured the sun setting over the water along the San Diego coast. If you adore natural beauty as much as we do, be sure to visit some of the incredible, rugged landscapes in and around San Diego.

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Plan Your Weekend in San Diego Part 2 - Fine Dining

Foodies, Are You Planning a Weekend in San Diego? Don't Miss our Top Picks!

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Since the Erin Hanson Gallery has moved to San Diego we have had the opportunity to explore the city, the art scene, natural spaces, and the delicious food our new hometown has to offer. If you are a foodie and an art lover hoping to visit America’s Finest City, we hope you’ll take a look at our Weekend in San Diego series. Our latest chapter, fine dining, will cover delicious spots and incredible restaurants that you should try as you plan a weekend here in San Diego.

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Planning Your Weekend in San Diego Part 1 - Art

Art Lovers, Are You Planning a Weekend in San Diego? Don't Miss our Top Picks!

Monday, April 17, 2017

If you've already hit the Safari Park, seen the pandas at the Zoo, and wandered through Old Town, you may think you've seen all that San Diego has to offer - but there are more hidden gems for you to enjoy! If you are an art lover, don't miss these museums and galleries when you plan your next weekend trip to San Diego.

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How to Commission a Painting - Example

Friday, April 14, 2017

Erin Hanson demonstrates the step-by-step process of commissioning a painting from an artist. Learn how to commission a painting to match the colors and style of your home.

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Impressionism Series Part Three: Impressionism Around the World

A series on the development of Impressionism

Saturday, April 8, 2017

While artists flocked to France to learn or develop the latest Post-Impressionist style, the love for pure Impressionism never died. In fact, Impressionism spread around the world, heralding the beginning of modern art.

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San Diego Art Events April 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

There seems to be an art event almost every day here in San Diego. We have incredible local galleries, art walks, and art museums featuring beautiful pieces that are just waiting to be discovered. Instead of casting a net throughout the internet and hoping to find the best and most enjoyable art events this month, we thought we would find them for you! Here is a roundup of our favorite upcoming art events this April!

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The Erin Hanson Gallery Opens in San Diego

Collectors and Fans Gather for an Art Evening to be Remembered

Monday, March 20, 2017

At the grand opening of The Erin Hanson Gallery, we hosted a large number of collectors and fans who enjoyed an evening of live music, fine desserts and Hanson’s most recent collection of paintings. Fine wines were provided by 2 Plank Vineyards and the gallery showroom was filled to the brim with excited San Diegans.

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How to Commission a Painting - Example

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Erin paints over an antique floral painting from WW2-era, transforming it into a new commemorative painting of a sacred Colorado camp.

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Impressionism Series Part Two: The Birth of Modern Art

A series on the development of Impressionism

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Impressionism is often characterized by its study of light and the vibrant colors used to convey an impression of a scene. The brushwork commonly employed in Impressionist works is loose and layered, with the paint mixing on the canvas rather than being premixed, painted on and then blended.

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Impressionism Series Part One: Capturing Light with Paint

A series on the development of Impressionism

Friday, March 3, 2017

The artistic movement Impressionism is often credited with moving painting techniques away from the overtly realistic to a modern approach. An impressionist painting is apparent to the eye in several ways, including one of the most important studies: that of how light and shadow affect color in the world around us.

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Erin Hanson Painting Details

Things to Know When Buying an Erin Hanson Painting

Friday, December 16, 2016

This is an essay that describes the technique and materials used by Erin Hanson, including information about lighting and framing.

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Your Guide to Art Collecting Part 1

How Do I Start Collecting?

Sunday, December 4, 2016

While art collecting can feel like serious business, it is also a labor of love. You are building an intertwined series of artworks that show something about you, what you love, what catches your eye, and what evokes emotion within you. Collecting art isn’t about telling someone else’s story, it’s about sharing pieces that connect with you – and connect with each other. This may sound like a lot of work, and it is, but having a cohesive art collection is a beautiful way to display your passion for art to the world.

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Your Guide to Art Collecting Part 2

Is This Artist or Artwork a Good Investment?

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Art is oft considered to be both an investment and, more often than not, something one feels deeply about. This can create a struggle between choosing which artists to select for your collection. You may love a piece, but wonder if it is worth the price. You may be weighing the best investment between favored pieces or artists since you are simply running out of room. The pointers below are here to help you work through this conflict and find the right art for your taste – and your pocketbook.

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Your Guide to Art Collecting Part 3

How to Value My Original Artwork

Friday, December 2, 2016

Art is notoriously hard to price accurately. Conditions in the current market, artist popularity, and the vagaries of public opinion all have a say when it comes to finding out how much an oil painting, print, sculpture, or any other piece of art is worth.

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Your Guide to Art Collecting Part 4

Displaying My Collection

Thursday, December 1, 2016

As you put your art collection together, you can run into several challenges. Here is a list of common problems, along with some fantastic solutions.

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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Art Collector

Friday, November 25, 2016

Are you looking for the quintessential Christmas present for the avid lover of art and culture? These original gift items will bring a wide smile to the face of any connoisseur of fine art.

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The Role of Impasto in Impressionism

Why is impasto commonly used in Impressionism?

Monday, October 31, 2016

Impressionist paintings are distinct because of how the artist applies paint to the canvas. Impasto is a style that many impressionist painters have used since the birth of the art form.

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Erin Hanson: The Orange Show Opening Reception

Celebrating Striking Impressionism in Hues of Orange

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

On Saturday, October 1st Erin Hanson's anticipated The Orange Show opened with ardent fans and steadfast collectors alike gathering to experience this unique collection. The various hues of orange contrasted beautifully against the midnight blue walls of her Los Angeles-based gallery.

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Artist Talk: Museum of Big Bend

Inside the Rise of a Modern Master

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Erin's talk covered her key sources of inspiration, she also discussed her rise from discovering the red rock canyons surrounding Las Vegas ten years ago through to her current status as a forerunner in an impressionistic resurgence.

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An In-Depth Look into Erin Hanson's Anticipated Exhibition

Erin Hanson: The Orange Show

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

In Hanson’s upcoming The Orange Show, she dives deep into this color, capturing every tint of orange from amber to marigold. In this article, we take a closer look at each painting to be featured in the show.

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A Study in Orange: The Orange Collection by Erin Hanson

Erin Hanson's Orange Collection

Friday, September 16, 2016

Erin Hanson has given herself the challenge of creating unique impressionist paintings with orange as the predominant color. From orange rock deserts to flaming sunsets to tangerine flowers, The Orange Show captures the creativity, determination, adventure, and fascination this unique color represents.

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Birger Sandzen: The Inspiration of Impressionism

From Impressionism to Open Impressionism

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Birger Sandzen was a landscape painter born in 1871, while Erin Hanson is a contemporary impressionist. However, there are strong similarities in their styles. You can see that Hanson draws the same inspiration from nature as Sandzen did.

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Erin Hanson: The Orange Show

Southwest Art Magazine Show Preview

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Hanson says the focus on orange deviates from her comfort zone of purples and greens. To prepare, she started visiting new places and hiking in different environments, including Colorado and Utah, where she photographed the aspens at their peak fall colors. She also visited places like Canyon De Chelly National Monument, where the rocks can be nothing but orange.

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What is it Like to Get a Print from ErinHanson.com?

Easy, Beautiful, High-Quality and Ready to Hang

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

We wanted to show you exactly what happens when you order a fine art print through The Erin Hanson Gallery: two weeks ago the team ordered a print of Erin Hanson's Saguaro Dusk, a spectacular piece focusing on Arizona's iconic landscape. We selected the white frame option to contrast the vibrant purples of the piece and the gallery's midnight blue walls.

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Impressions of California Exhibition: Opening Reception

An Evening of Art in Paso Robles, California

Sunday, September 4, 2016

September 2016 marks the 5th annual return of Erin Hanson to Paso Robles' Studios on the Park. This year's month-long exhibition focuses on the diverse regions of California.

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How-To: Lighting Your Fine Art

Monday, August 15, 2016

Many art collectors have preferences for different types of lighting in their homes. Some prefer ambient lamp light while others would rather have spotlight-like track lights. No matter your preference, it’s important to understand that light affects each painting differently.

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Erin Hanson Prepares for her Anticipated Return to Paso Robles

Saturday, August 6, 2016

“California appeals to my imagination. Its jutting mountains, sprawling plains, burning deserts, and crystal coasts all co-exist within a stone’s throw of each other. Each morning brings a new vision of light and a new juxtaposition of color, while each region offers its own vibrant colors and varied shapes. My home state has been an ever-present source of inspiration for me as an artist and lover of nature. "This exhibition is a love letter to my California.”

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Introducing: Open Impressionism Vol II

What Inspires Erin Hanson?

Thursday, August 4, 2016

"As viewers are flipping through my book, I want them to feel a sense of peace and I want to help inspire them to go beyond their everyday life. I hope this book inspires you to bring more color and beauty into your life."

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Honoring the Release of Open Impressionism Vol. II

Fans Gather from Near and Far to Celebrate

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Erin Hanson fans and collectors visited her Los Angeles gallery for an evening of art, microbrews and live music to celebrate her most recently published book, Open Impressionism Volume II. Guests were also able to experience her newest works including the tiered hills of Layered Light and vision of florals in her 13-foot masterpiece, Field of Blooms.

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A Feeling of Humanity: The Ken Ratner Collection

Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, TX

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

A Feeling of Humanity is the result of Ratner’s focused collecting of contemporary Western artists. His collection features thirty-seven artists and sixty-three works of art.

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Building Your Art Collection: Reproductions vs. Originals

Maneuvering the Art World

Friday, July 1, 2016

There are few people in this world who are fortunate enough to fill their home with original art. Many art lovers hang original pieces as well as prints. If you have had to settle for a print, you know what I am talking about when I say you can tell the difference between an original painting and a print. Why is this?

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Art of Impressionism: A Love Letter

The Modernization of the Impressionist Brushstroke

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Impressionist painters of the past often used short, layered brushstrokes to create texture and depth in their paintings. This is where past masters and the modern Impressionist painter Erin Hanson diverge. As Hanson works, she practices an economy of motion not seen by past masters. For example, one length of an ocotillo may by created in a brushstroke by Hanson, while the traditional, “classical” impressionist would paint in small strokes or even dots.

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Erin Hanson's Painted Parks Exhibition Sells Out

Celebrating the National Park Service's Centennial

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

As visitors moved through the large exhibition space, they were transported, moved from an era of cement and metal to a world of sprawling mountain tops, sun-kissed plains and tangerine skies.

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A Look at California Impressionism

The Rebirth of the California Impressionism Movement

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

While the heyday of California impressionism was between 1910 and the 1930’s, its techniques and celebration of color are employed today by painters like Erin Hanson. Modern day California impressionism harkens back to the early 1900’s by playing with the intense light of the Golden State and rejoicing in the use of color.

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A Profile of Borrego Springs

Inspiration Comes Easily from this Vast California Desert

Monday, April 25, 2016

Borrego Springs is a unique town. Surrounded by a 600,000-acre State Park in San Diego County, it is the only desert community in San Diego County. This town lays in a valley and is surrounded by desert. The land stretches out to the surrounding mountains. This makes Borrego Springs an incredible spot for beautiful color combinations. The startling blue skies are a glorious contrast to the sandy desert and wildflowers, which differ from the looming mountains.

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Granville Redmond: A Study of Light and Color

The Profile of a California Landscape Painter

Monday, April 11, 2016

Granville Redmond was a turn-of-the-century painter who specialized in Californian landscapes. In doing so, he captured the intense colors and textures found all around this state, while celebrating the differences light can bring to a palette.

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The Inspiration of Zion National Park

Erin Hanson explores the National Parks for inspiration.

Monday, April 4, 2016

One of Erin’s favorite National Parks to paint is Zion National Park in Utah. This park features landscape that is truly incredible and worth capturing through brush strokes and photographs. The park features stark panoramas, vibrant rock formations, lush landscapes, and extreme biodiversity.

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Around the Art World in 80 Seconds

Internet + Art Galleries: An Art Collector’s Dream

Monday, March 28, 2016

Access to art online is creating a new global renaissance in art collecting. Many factors weigh in on choices, such as budget, but now anyone passionate about art may become a collector. The modern art collector leans heavily on a very important tool to complete their quest for the perfect art: Online Art Galleries.

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American Impressionism Series: William Wendt

An American Original Impressionist, by Way of Germany

Monday, March 28, 2016

William Wendt, the original American impressionist, compared with contemporary open-impressionist Erin Hanson. Wendt's passion for California's landscapes is matched by few painter's today.

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Group of Seven Influencing Contemporary Landscape Impressionism

What Would the Group of Seven Have Painted if They Visited California?

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Erin Hanson’s art has been compared favorably with art created by the Group of Seven and their associates. We can see their influence in her work by comparing many of her paintings with works by Tom Thomson, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Franklin Carmichael and others. When looking at these classic Group of Seven works, we can see a certain vibrancy and love of color now mirrored in modern impressionistic works by Erin Hanson.

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Can You Name Five Women Artists?

For Women's History Month, Museums Nationwide Join Forces to Honor Women Artists Past & Present

Monday, March 14, 2016

In Honor of Women's History Month, #5WomenThroughHistory: A Study of Some of the Most Influential Artists in History, Who Also Happen to be Women.

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The Medicine Man Gallery Welcomes Erin Hanson

Mark Sublette Curates 3 Original Artworks

Monday, March 14, 2016

Mark Sublette of the Medicine Man Gallery welcomes Erin Hanson and her sublime Western landscapes, curating 3 exclusive original oil paintings.

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Where to View Impressionism in Southern California

Southern California Art Scene | Impressionism Stands Strong

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

California is predominately known for its ultra-modern and deeply abstract artwork, which is surprising given its roots in the famed California Impressionism movement. Within the 163,696 square-miles that comprise this sprawling and diverse state are some of the nation's most important museums, galleries and art collections. Thankfully impressionism is alive and well. You just have to know where to look.

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Field of Blooms: Erin's Largest Single Canvas

The Work in Progress of Hanson's Field of Blooms

Saturday, February 20, 2016

A wide expanse of wildflowers sweeps across the canvas in this large oil painting. The expressionist movement of brush strokes captures the vibrancy and color of the poppies, thistles and daisies growing among the grasses. The abstracted shapes of the landscape come together in a harmony of motion and color.

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Erin Hanson's Romance in Bloom Collection Release

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

These pieces are inspired by Hanson’s many adventures across the United States, traversing National Parks, sprawling countrysides and breathtaking coastal treasures. A larger-than-life 13-foot oil on canvas piece inspired by the masters van Gogh and Monet will be available for first viewing to attendees.

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Erin Hanson | Contemporary Artist Featured in LA Lady Magazine

L.A. Lady Magazine: A realist magazine for the idealist Los Angeles woman.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

"Luckily it was particularly beautiful driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas that day, and I decided without reservation that I would paint landscapes."

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Los Angeles Valentine's Day Art Event

Previewing Erin Hanson's ROMANCE IN BLOOM Collection

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Patrons of the arts are cordially invited to attend a limited viewing of Romance in Bloom by Erin Hanson, a brand new collection inspired by secluded landscapes and romantic wildflowers. Transport yourself through Hanson's textured brush strokes and whimsical landscapes. A very special daytime event for a romantic Valentine's Day in North East Los Angeles.

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Erin Hanson's Painted Parks at the St. George Art Museum

National Park Service's Centennial Celebration in Art

Thursday, January 14, 2016

In celebration of the National Park Service's centennial, impressionistic artist Erin Hanson exhibits a collection of vibrant landscapes inspired by parks from Zion to the Oregon Cascades.

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The Erin Hanson Gallery Hosts Alex Scott Art Show and Book Signing

Alex Scott "Nobody Walks in LA" Book Signing Party

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Alex Scott spent two years exploring the vastness of Los Angeles to create "Nobody Walks In LA" a photographic essay showcasing his unique perspective of the city of his childhood.

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California Artist Featured in National Park Centennial Exhibit

Impressionist Erin Hanson celebrates 100 years of park preservation at the St. George Art Museum

Monday, December 7, 2015

Erin Hanson's Painted Parks collection of landscapes will be displayed in the Main Gallery of the St. George Art Museum from January 16, 2016 through May 28, 2016. Hanson's exhibition kicks off the museum's 2016 NATIONAL PARKS: UNITING AMERICA: 100 Years on Common Ground event.

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Behind the Art: Canyon Color

Daybreak captured at Canyon de Chelly

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Canyon de Chelly National Monument as captured by the swift brush of artist Erin Hanson. "Canyon Color" will be on display at the St. George Art Museum until May 28th, 2015 as part of their National Parks Centennial event.

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The Works of Erin Hanson Housed in R.M. Schindler's Van Dekker House

‘Hidden Gem’ by R.M. Schindler in Woodland Hills Restored

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Gramwell, an Erin Hanson collector, purchased the landmark Van Dekker House in Woodland Hills a "hidden gem" designed 76 years ago by modernist architect Rudolph M. Schindler.

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Curator Ken Ratner on Erin Hanson's Painted Parks Collection

NATIONAL PARKS: UNITING AMERICA: 100 Years of Common Ground

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Hanson's style of painting has been influenced by, among others, the German Expressionists, the Group of Seven, and the Masters of California Impressionism. Yet, her work is very original. We see the influence of the Group of Seven, and in particular, Tom Thomson, in Woods of Gold, At the Lodge, and Crystal Cottonwoods.

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New Los Angeles Gallery Opens to a Full House

Art Fans Flock to View Erin Hanson’s New North East Los Angeles Art Gallery

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

It was a brisk fall evening in North East Los Angeles and hundreds gathered to celebrate artist Erin Hanson’s new 5000-square foot gallery space and studio. A moment Hanson has been planning for nearly two years, the night marked an important milestone in her ongoing objective to reach out to and inspire Los Angeles with her impressionist paintings.

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Behind the Art: Woods of Gold

Golden Aspens at the Cedar Breaks National Monument

Friday, November 13, 2015

Part of the 24 Karat Collection, Woods of Gold is a close up of the famous golden aspens of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Featuring a underlying layer of 24 karat gold leaf, it gleams with warmth to brighten any room.

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American Impressionism Series: Jean-Francois Millet

The Beginnings of Impressionsm

Thursday, November 12, 2015

While many people are familiar with Impressionism, there is a particular figure from the mid-19th century who influenced French painting towards landscapes, and eventually Impressionism: Jean-Francois Millet (1814 - 1875).

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Behind the Art: Vineyard of Color

A Slice of Paso Robles Wine Country

Monday, November 2, 2015

Paso Robles is shortened from the original name El Paso de Robles, which means 'The Pass of the Oaks.’ Paso Robles is wonderful place to visit - for the stunning landscapes and for a variety of activities.

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Decorating with Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

3 Tips when decorating a room with art, featuring artwork from California Impressionist Erin Hanson.

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Erin Hanson Returns to Paso Robles

Join Us on the Journey to Launch Hanson's Newest Collection

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Erin Hanson's 2015 fall return to California's Paso Robles has been nothing short of spectacular! A series of events marked the commencement of her much anticipated California Wine Country: Impressions in Oil by Erin Hanson collection. Also find out whose paintings are now hanging in the new Ayres hotel resort The Allegretto in Paso Robles!

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Artist Erin Hanson Expands to New Los Angeles Gallery!

Renowned Impressionist’s New Collection to be Featured at Grand Opening

Friday, September 18, 2015

Award-winning artist Erin Hanson unveils her new gallery with a special Grand Opening on Saturday, November 14th, 5pm - 10pm. In addition to meeting the artist, guests at the Grand Opening will enjoy live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and Hanson’s latest California landscape collection.

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Insider Peek at The Erin Hanson Art and Wine Tour 2015

Immerse Yourself in the Wonders of Paso Robles!

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Fifteen local Paso Robles wineries are participating in The Erin Hanson Art & Wine Tour 2015. Each winery will display original Erin Hanson oil paintings for the duration of the month.

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Impressionistic Artist Launches an Immersive Paso Art & Wine Experience

September 1st – October 25th, 2015

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Art and wine are perfectly paired to inspire. We invite you to explore the landscapes of California wine country and to experience the paintings they inspired.

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Let's Review: Artist Erin Hanson's Work Charms at La Jolla Library

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Artist Erin Hanson welcomes guests at the Nov. 16 opening of her ‘Colors of California’ exhibit at La Jolla Library. Hanson said she paints with an Open Impressionism style using ‘vivid colors, bold brush strokes and a fresh, modern style to capture the beautiful wine countries and coastal regions of California.’ — Will Bowen, La Jolla Light

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Hanson Releases New Line of 24 Karat Paintings at Open House Event

Sunday, November 23, 2014

On November 21st, The Erin Hanson Gallery in Glendale, CA presented a never-before-seen collection of Erin Hanson oil paintings. These original oils were painted over canvas that the artist had applied with 24 karat gold leaf. Magnificently colored and and as texture-rich as one would expect from an Erin Hanson original, these paintings had an additional glow that caught the light in a subtle and intriguing manner. The paintings' baroque gold frames stood out against the midnight blue walls, and a large collection of miniature gold-framed oil paintings complemented the larger pieces. Guests enjoyed the performance of singer songwriter Marina V, while sampling a variety of reserve wines from Paso Robles' Peachy Canyon winery and nibbling on a delectable variety of cheeses.

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Delphi Academy's Art Class Visits the Erin Hanson Gallery

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Art students from Delphi Academy of Los Angeles, Erin Hanson's alma mater, were invited to The Erin Hanson Gallery for a cultural and educational afternoon. A group of middle and high school art students explored the behind-the-scenes life of a successful artist and got to speak with Erin Hanson about her inspiration, technique and business model. Cesar Jimenez was proud to see Hanson's expanding gallery; Jimenez was Hanson's art teacher at Delphi Academy, teaching her everything from pen and ink to oils, and everything in between. Hanson studied under Jimenez from age 6 to 16, at which age she graduated from high school, in 1998. Jimenez is still teaching art at Delphi Academy to this day. As an alumnus of Delphi, Hanson was honored to have an opportunity to help inspire the coming generation of artists.

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Erin Hanson’s Third Annual Return to Studios on the Park is an All-Out Smash

Friday, October 31, 2014

Collectors and fans came from near and far on Saturday, October 4th to experience "Erin Hanson: Works of Paso Robles." The evening marked Hanson's third annual exhibition at Studios and the reveal of her anticipated 30-piece collection.

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California Wine Country Coffee Table Book Has Fully Funded through Kickstarter

Book Will Focus on Hanson's California Impressionism

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

We are proud to announce that the museum quality Extraordinary Landscapes: California Wine Country coffee table book has now been fully funded through crowd-funding site Kickstarter.

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Erin Hanson Featured at World Wide Art LA as Winner of 12th Annual Contest

Sunday, October 19, 2014

As the 1st place winner of Artavita’s annual art contest, the works of Erin Hanson were showcased not only at the 4-day show but were selected for use in their promotional billboards found across Northern Los Angeles.

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"Pastels and Oils" Article in The SLO Tribune

"Her landscapes have chunky textures filled with unexpected colors - lavender trees and pumpkin fields."

Saturday, October 18, 2014

"Her landscapes have chunky textures filled with unexpected colors - lavender trees and pumpkin fields."

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Erin Hanson Fans Gather for Intimate Live Painting Demonstration

Thursday, October 9, 2014

"Her enthusiasm and confidence was as much an inspiration as her artistic ability and unique technique.”

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Plein Air Painters of California - 2015 Calendar

Erin Hanson Among 10 Artists Featured

Monday, September 1, 2014

WildNature and WildEarth, a 501c3 nonprofit based in West Marin, announces the first "Plein Air Painters of California" show in tandem with the publication of the 2015 WildNature Calendar: Plein Air Painters of California.

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Erin Hanson Selected for Sausalito Art Festival | 2014

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Erin Hanson has been selected to exhibit at the 62nd Annual Sausalito Art Festival Labor Day Weekend, August 30-September 1. The juried art show is one of the oldest, most prestigious art festivals in the country attracting over 30,000 art enthusiasts who flock to the waterfront village of Sausalito.

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How Should I Frame My Original Oil Painting?

Framing Ideas for Gallery-Depth Paintings

Monday, June 16, 2014

Whether or not you decide to frame your gallery-wrap oil painting, it will be a beautiful and eye-catching addition to your room, bringing in a breath of color that is a joy to design around.

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Artworks Donated to UCLA Medical Center Tustin

Bringing Joy to the South Bay

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The work of Erin Hanson can now be viewed at the UCLA Medical Center in Tustin, California. Erin is incredibly proud to bring life and color to those that may desperately need to have a reminder of what this magnificent world holds and for the doctors, nurses and staff that work tirelessly for their fellow man.

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Through the Red Rock Doorway

A Q&A with Erin Hanson

Monday, February 24, 2014

"People do laugh to hear that I was a bioengineering major in college. To me science and art were never very separate in my mind. Science is just the art of observation, and the technique of art is certainly a science."

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ArtWalk Borrego Springs Exhibits Erin Hanson

Newspaper Feature of Erin Hanson Exhibit

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

“The desert got me back into painting in the first place when I was living as a rock climber in Las Vegas. To me the desert is the perfect landscape to paint since it is so dramatic, with it’s flat plains and sudden buttes and mountains popping out into the sky. I love the wide open skies. I love monsoon season. I love the wind and the sounds of the emptiness of the desert.”

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Seven Years of Art Festivals

Sharing My Experiences with New and Aspiring Artists

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Art festivals are the perfect way to take your art career into your own hands, gradually building your collector base until you can support yourself entirely on your fine art sales.

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Erin Hanson: PasoScapes Demo of Open-Impressionism

Review of a Rare Painting Demonstration

Sunday, October 27, 2013

"Hanson’s paintings are bold, often times large in scale like the grandeur of her inspirations. Her loose “open” strokes and pure colors represent her singular vision to the beauty of the landscapes that surround her. When asked about her inspiration she says, 'whenever I find myself in a slump, I take a hike.'"

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 5

Erin Shares a Few Harrowing Adventures

Sunday, October 20, 2013

During a lifetime of exploring the outdoors, it seems that the most exciting times are also the most dangerous. The sudden pump of adrenaline you get when you have to act quickly to remain alive makes you feel great, like you are fighting for survival and winning!

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"PasoScapes: Erin Hanson Landscapes in Oil" comes to Studios on the Park

Sunday, September 29, 2013

"The classical impressionists use tiny brushstrokes, using layers and a lot of paint to build texture. I don't use any layering, but I do use a ton of texture, and large brushstrokes."

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The Erin Hanson Gallery - Grand Opening in Los Angeles, CA

The Erin Hanson Gallery Opening Was a Roaring Success!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

The 2,000 square foot gallery was packed and the mood was electric, with flowing wine, delectable food donated by Granville Cafe and live musicians rocking out.

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Southwest Art Magazine Names Erin a 2013 "Artist to Watch"

Erin Hanson: Mosaics in the Landscape

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

"Although the California-based painter was interested in art at an early age, she didn't consider it a career when it came time for college."

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How to Commission a Painting

Commissioning a Custom Oil Painting

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Do you love an artist's work but need a special painting for a certain wall in your home?

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New Oil Paintings on Board

Erin Hanson Presents a Series of Small Oil Paintings

Friday, January 11, 2013

Erin Hanson presents a new series of small oil paintings on board. Inspired by treks across Utah, Nevada and California, Erin transforms desert landscapes into a mosaic of color impressions.

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 4

5 Day Trans-Zion Backpacking Trek

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Day 1 We arrived at Zion last night and camped at Watchman. The weather was clear and crisp, and the mountains seemed very close and very small against the bright starry sky.

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Erin Hanson: Colors of Paso

Exhibition | Paso Robles, California

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Studios on the Park, in downtown Paso Robles, put on a greatly successful solo show titled Erin Hanson: Colors of Paso.

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"Open Impressions" Exciting Life of Artist Exposed | Erin Hanson in the News

by Anna Weltner, New Times

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

You don’t just look at her oil paintings, you experience them, feeling the crisp chill of a North County morning or the arid heat of a late-summer afternoon. Her work reverberates with life and love and energy; in its deliriously bright wildflowers and abstract sunsets, we glimpse a consummate love of the natural world. For a moment, we see what Hanson sees.

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 3

How My Love of Nature Inspires My Art

Monday, October 15, 2012

As the summer heat is slowly shaking itself away, I am shaking myself back into my hiking and rock climbing routine. In August, I went camping and rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park, at Indian Cove campground.

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Erin Hanson Painting Plein Air

Plein Air Painting in the Paso Robles Wine Country

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

It's always nice to take some time from my busy schedule and just observe the landscape around me, concentrating on mixing a new array of beautiful colors from my limited palette.

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1st Place at Art in the Park

Boulder City, Nevada

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Erin Hanson won First Place in Fine Art, at Boulder City's Art in the Park!

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What is the Best Lighting for My Painting?

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Natural ambient light will create a nice feel for your painting during the day, the colors subtly changing as the sun rises and sets during the day. At night, however, you will be fully reliant on artificial light.

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Open Impressionism Workshop with Erin Hanson

Studios on the Park, Paso Robles

Monday, August 27, 2012

This one-day workshop includes an in-studio session at Studios on the Park and a plein air session at the beautiful Peachy Canyon vineyards.

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What is Open Impressionism?

The Inspiration Behind Open Impressionism

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fewer strokes is better in Open-Impressionism. Color choice is secondary. Texture and spontaneity are everything.

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Beyond Plein Air | Erin Hanson in the News

Paso Robles, CA

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

"Erin Hanson is in a very good mood. Perhaps that’s because the rock climber, explorer, and plein air artist spends a great deal of her time outdoors. Her exuberance shows through in her bold, bright, impulsive paintings of Utah’s rock formations, Arizona’s deserts, and more recently, the smooth folds of Paso Robles’ hills."

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Southwest Art Magazine Article

Nationwide, USA

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

"Erin Hanson expresses her love of the desert with a thick, bold application of paint that mirrors the stark lines and shapes unique to the Southwest. An accomplished plein air painter, Erin applies elements of plein air technique to her expressionist style."

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 2

Adventures that Inspire Erin Hanson's Paintings

Saturday, April 30, 2011

It was a dark morning in Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, home and inspiration to Georgia O'Keefe. I awoke at daybreak, ready to search out the perfect scene to paint. The hike was short, only a mile or so, but it climbed straight up to the top of a butte. From the towering peak, I peered dizzyingly down to the ground.

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Desert Entertainer Article

Palm Springs, California

Monday, January 31, 2011

"Some people climb rocks; some paint them. Fine artist Erin Hanson does both. She started with giant murals as a teenager and eventually moved on to the rocks. She started climbing them with friends and then painting them in Utah and then later in Nevada and California."

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Artist Adventure Series, No. 1

Erin Hanson's Passion for Adventure Shapes Her Art

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Climbing in Red Rock Canyon is an addictive sport. The steep overhanging cliffs become a monstrous feat that one must, at all odds, overcome. Day after day, hour after hour, you battle the rock holds, sometimes spending a week just to master one tricky maneuver.

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