Erin Lang was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She was an athlete who showed artistic talent in school but had little interest in creating art. She was more interested in competing with her older brothers and enjoying the natural surroundings in and around Seattle. Later, time spent taking some classes at the University of Washington opened up a whole new world to her of foreign customs, po...see more »litics, and artistic expression. Lang became involved in the art community and was exposed to the many cultures in Seattle especially the artists with ties to Pacific Rim traditions. This exposure proved to be an awakening for her . She discovered a passion for art and realized that she had a special talent. These early beginnings have developed into the creation of a wide array of artistic styles and subjects. Her work is influenced and informed by traditional Japanese and Chinese painting. However, she is interested in applying her own contemporary American vision to these more traditional forms. She also likes to create mixed media originals that include foils, metals, natural objects and other decorative elements. The resulting compositions are unique and original expressions that exude life and vitality while maintaining a serene calm. Her art is a unique mixture of styles and emotions that reflect her own personal journey. Her work has been shown in many solo and group exhibitions throughout out the Northwest. Erin Lang still resides in her native Seattle and also spends time in Vancouver, British Columbia. « see less
Sue J. of Iowa says:
"Hello. The framed print arrived and I like it very much. Nice job on the matting. It is beautiful. Thank you, Suzanne"