Erika Joanne Art
  • HOME
  • (SHOP)
    • ♡ CLEARANCE / LiMiTED
    • ♡ Erika's Class Supplies
    • ♡ DiGiTAL ePRODUCTS
    • ♡ Paint & Pencil Patterns
    • ♡ Winter
    • ♡ Fall
    • ♡ Summer
    • ♡ Spring
    • ♡ Acrylic Patterns
    • ♡ Pencils & Tools
    • ♡ Surfaces & Stencils
    • ♡ Jo Sonja® Paints
    • ♡ Jo Sonja® Brushes +
  • TEACHERS
    • Teachers >
      • ErikaJoanne
      • BarbaraBoardman
      • BobbieRedington
      • HeatherVickery
      • KathyVanHorne
      • MaggieAnderson
      • MicheleWimmers
      • RaymaStewart
      • StephanieRobinson
      • WendyGoldberg
    • Teaching POLICY
    • CETiP Certification
    • CETiP Teacher Access
  • MEMBERS
    • BECOME A ViP MEMBER
    • ViP MEMBER ACCESS
  • iNFO
    • MEET ERiKA JOANNE
    • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US
    • Ordering & Shipping
    • Q & A
    • GALLERY
    • Our FAVS
  • EMAiL

Meet Erika Joanne

Picture
About Erika Joanne

​Art has influenced me in some form or another since I was a young girl. High school and college art classes gave me skills and was a time of discovery for me as I realized some hidden talents in art that I wasn't aware I had. Back then I did a lot of pencil work and found success in creating portraits and life-like drawings. At the same time, I was really frustrated when it came to using color in my art. I just couldn't translate on paper what I saw in my head.

However, In the late 80's, after I was married, a good friend introduced me to the art of Decorative Tole Painting. Do you remember painting apples? Well, that was my very first project - a large apple slice! After just a few tries at painting, I was hooked! It was like that big frustrating door to color swung wide open for me. All the paint colors, variety of brushes, and the wonderful fine tuned techniques in acrylics (that decorative painters are fabulous at) were at my fingertips. I fell in love!!!

          
Teaching others to paint and create is a cherished part of my life. I have met many new friends from different areas of the globe along the way, all of which inspire and motivate me on my artistic journey. I believe we all have a deep yearning inside to create. I also believe creating can be a wonderful avenue to healing or simply a healthy escape from the day-to-day stress life can bring.  I'd love to hear from you, so drop me a line and tell me about your artistic journey.

​Awards & Achievements
Erika Joanne has produced artwork and instructional materials for more than 25 years. Her designs have brought joy and delight to many! Her artwork has been featured in a collection of magazines, patterns, and books, and she has taught art in classes throughout the country. Her signature style has a touch of charm, whimsy and fun! She paints what she loves. ♡
​
  • 1996  "Catch of the Day" A fishing snowman ornament, won Runner-Up in an ornament contest hosted by the Country Marketplace Magazine.
  • 2001 "It's About Time" Painting book published by Prudy's Studio. This book contains Erika's first published Paint & Pencil design. 
  • 2002 "It's A Cat's Tail" Painting book published by Prudy's Studio. 
  • 2003 "Twinkle Sticks" Painting book published by Prudy's Studio. 
  • 2004 "Kidz Can Paint!" Painting book published by Prudy's Studio. This book has designs by Elaina Appleby & Erika Joanne.
  • 2004 "The Purr-fect Putter" A golfing Nutcracker, featured on the cover of Woodstrokes / Holiday Painting Magazine.
  • 2005 "Christmas in the NW" Painting book published by Eas'l with designs by Erika Joanne, Patricia Rawlinson & Mary Jo Gross.
  • 2006 "Kids Luv to Paint" Painting book published by Kooler Design Studio. This book has designs by both Erika Joanne & Elaina Appleby.
  • 2006 "Dogs & Cats to Paint" Painting book published by Kooler Design Studio.​
  • 2017 "Ornament Exchange with Friends" Painting book published by
    other artist works.
  • Editor of the Interactive Artist Magazine
  • 2018 "Beachside View" Featured on the cover of The Decorative Painters Magazine. 
  • 2018 "Merilea by the Sea" Featured artwork on the 2018 Society of Decorative Painters Conference catalog and other promotional materials. Erika was honored as Artist of the event held in Daytona Beach, Florida. 
  • "Dollie Llama" Featured artwork for the Artful Webinars Painting Convention catalog and other promotional materials. Erika was honored as Artist of the online event. 
  • 2022 "Frostiemint" featured on the cover of The Decorative Painters Magazine. 
Home   SHOP   Calendar   Ordering 

~ The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. ~
​
All Content & Images ♡ COPYRiGHT © 2023 Erika Joanne Art
Just so you know... We absolutely want you to paint & create our designs, that makes us very happy! On the other hand... It is not cool when our artwork and graphics are copied from our website. Remember ~ If in Doubt, Ask About ~ So legally speaking, our artwork is copyright protected. Copying any part of our website, or the whole enchilada, is expressly prohibited. 
  • HOME
  • (SHOP)
    • ♡ CLEARANCE / LiMiTED
    • ♡ Erika's Class Supplies
    • ♡ DiGiTAL ePRODUCTS
    • ♡ Paint & Pencil Patterns
    • ♡ Winter
    • ♡ Fall
    • ♡ Summer
    • ♡ Spring
    • ♡ Acrylic Patterns
    • ♡ Pencils & Tools
    • ♡ Surfaces & Stencils
    • ♡ Jo Sonja® Paints
    • ♡ Jo Sonja® Brushes +
  • TEACHERS
    • Teachers >
      • ErikaJoanne
      • BarbaraBoardman
      • BobbieRedington
      • HeatherVickery
      • KathyVanHorne
      • MaggieAnderson
      • MicheleWimmers
      • RaymaStewart
      • StephanieRobinson
      • WendyGoldberg
    • Teaching POLICY
    • CETiP Certification
    • CETiP Teacher Access
  • MEMBERS
    • BECOME A ViP MEMBER
    • ViP MEMBER ACCESS
  • iNFO
    • MEET ERiKA JOANNE
    • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT US
    • Ordering & Shipping
    • Q & A
    • GALLERY
    • Our FAVS
  • EMAiL