Erin Wright - Portrait Artist

Erin Wright - Portrait Artist Charcoal drawings that exist only once, because handmade is the original luxury.

Saturday surprise!This may seem a little out of left field but if you scroll way way back you’ll see that figure drawing...
09/05/2026

Saturday surprise!

This may seem a little out of left field but if you scroll way way back you’ll see that figure drawing is where my love of drawing was reignited many years ago. I still absolutely love this style to this day.

This is a drawing I did while sitting at my sister’s table, testing out some new charcoals. Obviously there was no model, this came organically, but I ended up loving it.

I’d posted to my stories asking if I should share more of my work like this and recieved enough interest to give it a shot and post here.

I know this isn’t everyone’s taste but I have to be true to myself. What are your thoughts, both good and bad.

Have a wonderful weekend.

❤️Erin

09/04/2026

It doesn’t happen quite that way, but it makes for a fun video! 😁

Worked on a commission today, worked on my next original piece, AND started the prep work for a very special surprise that I’ll talk a lot more about hopefully in November. 🥰

Here’s to a wonderful weekend!

❤️Erin

Today was my first day as a full time artist and my first time in 6 years I’ve had an entire day to focus on myself and ...
09/03/2026

Today was my first day as a full time artist and my first time in 6 years I’ve had an entire day to focus on myself and my work.

It will be a steep learning curve I’m sure. Allocating my time between the things I want to do, (draw and dream mostly) and the things I need to do (marketing, planning, networking, social media, probably a million other things I don’t know yet).

Today was a slow transition from full time mom to still time Mom but also full time artist. All my portrait work will now have a dedicated time and space in my day which will also include School drop off, unexpected hiccups at Day Care, and lots of cuddle time. It will no longer be squeezed into the evenings when I’m fighting exhaustion to spend a couple more minutes to get my soul on paper.

Today was just the first day, what will tomorrow bring?

If you are an artist and you have tips or pointers I’m all ears. I’m a sponge. I want to soak up any knowledge you have to give. If you’re an artist and admirer, what does you love to see and what does art mean to you. And if you a friend or family member here for moral support, thank you, thank you, thank you.

❤️Erin

Tomorrow I begin my life as a full time artist. 😱I’ve have worked in many, many interesting areas throughout my life: ad...
09/02/2026

Tomorrow I begin my life as a full time artist. 😱

I’ve have worked in many, many interesting areas throughout my life: advertising sales, diamond mining, esthetics. Although I’ve loved aspects of my previous work, I think in my heart I’ve always been an artist. I’ve always craved the creative.

And tomorrow is that day! I’ll put my imagination on paper, chase new opportunities, and makes sure 80 year old me looks back and is proud.

❤️Erin

3 days until I become a full time artist! 🎉Who wouldn’t love a warm cuddle and slobbery kiss from an adorable pup on a M...
08/31/2026

3 days until I become a full time artist! 🎉

Who wouldn’t love a warm cuddle and slobbery kiss from an adorable pup on a Monday morning.

I haven’t posted one of my dog portraits in a while. I haven’t forgotten about all of your precious fur babies! Plus, Monday morning seems like the perfect time to share some cuteness.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

❤️Erin

The countdown to becoming a full time artist is on…In 5 days I will begin dedicating my days to my dream of being a full...
08/30/2026

The countdown to becoming a full time artist is on…

In 5 days I will begin dedicating my days to my dream of being a full time artist.

I will fill my days drawing my heart out, getting to know you guys, and introducing myself more, and building something that my family and I can be proud of.

What should I tackle first?

❤️Erin

Changes are a coming… You’re going to start seeing a few changes around here.As much as I love drawing our furry frien...
08/27/2026

Changes are a coming…

You’re going to start seeing a few changes around here.

As much as I love drawing our furry friends (they are pretty adorable), my favourite subject has always been, and will probably continue to be for some time, the human form.

Don’t worry, dog people. I’m not abandoning pups completely. Just following the art where it keeps pulling me.

❤️Erin

Let’s talk about self doubt as an artist.A couple of days ago, I announced that starting in September, I’ll be focusing ...
08/25/2026

Let’s talk about self doubt as an artist.

A couple of days ago, I announced that starting in September, I’ll be focusing on my art full time. This is monumental for me.

I’m not making this leap because I suddenly became incredibly confident. I’m doing it because I believe I can be afraid, but do it anyways. I say this to my kids constantly.

I have no idea exactly where this journey will take me.
That’s one of the things I’m most excited about! Guess we will find out together. ☺️

❤️Erin

Flashing back to this commission from this time last year.I usually don’t include the background in my portraits so that...
08/24/2026

Flashing back to this commission from this time last year.

I usually don’t include the background in my portraits so that all of the focus can be on the loved ones in it, but sometimes a background adds so much to a picture, it just doesn’t feel right to leave it out.

I love that when people ask me to do a portrait for them they usually give me creative freedom to make a portrait I think they will love.

Thanks everyone for the outpouring of encouragement from my post yesterday announcing my jump to become a full time artist. You sure know how to make a woman feel supported! ❤️❤️❤️

❤️ Erin

Big news that I’m so excited to finally share… This September, I’m taking the leap and becoming a full-time artist!It’s ...
08/24/2026

Big news that I’m so excited to finally share…

This September, I’m taking the leap and becoming a full-time artist!

It’s something I’ve dreamed about for as long as I can remember.

When I started offering commissions three years ago, I never really knew where this would lead. I just knew I loved making art, and I wanted to see how far I could take it.

My husband has been quietly supporting that dream from the beginning. He’s encouraged me, believed in me, and made space for me to pursue something that matters so much to me. I honestly don’t think I’d be taking this leap without him.

Having my kids, gave me a purpose and passion I never experienced before, and now that they growing into more independent little people, I will have more time and energy to give my art.

I have a lot planned.

More original work. More commissions. New things I’ve been experimenting with. Prints are on the horizon. A website is coming. And there’s one particularly exciting project I’ve been invited to be part of that I’m very excited to tell you about… but more on that later in the year.

Three years ago, I was simply hoping I could make a little space for my art in my life.

Now I’m building my life around it.

Im terrified and excited and more than anything, I feel ready to take this leap.

To everyone who has followed along, shared my work, commissioned something, sent me a kind message, recommended me to someone, or simply stuck around to see what I’m making next: thank you. You have played a much bigger part in this than you probably realize.

I’m so proud of what I’ve built so far. I’m even more excited about what comes next.

I could pinch myself, but honestly… if it’s a dream I don’t want to wake up from it.

❤️Erin

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