Shari Erickson: October 2010

Thursday, October 28, 2010

American Wigeon

This painting was an entry for the Delaware Duck Stamp Contest. It was a semi-finalist. It is Acrylic on Claybord, a drake American Wigeon. The water was a challenge to paint!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Federal Duck Stamp Entry

This painting was one of 34 out of 236 to be in the semi-final round of judging. It ended up tied for 9th place. Canadian geese in acrylic on Claybord.

Michigan Duck Stamp Entry

Lesser Scaup duck stamp entry by Shari Erickson

It didn't place in the top three but I am quite happy with how it turned out. This is a Lesser Scaup drake in acrylic on Claybord.

Lightbulb Moment

A few years ago I met a woman who is a missionary in Africa, in a dangerous place and a hard living. Her "very important job" made me feel like my "light and fluffy job "didn't really make a difference in the world and I felt rather like I was not much use to God and His will. It took some time, prayer and study to realize that my gift was given to me precisely to fulfill God's purpose for me. He made me the way I am, an artist wholeheartedly inspired by the beauty of His creation, so that I would be equipped to do what I do. What is that and how does it relate to the Great Commission? I paint pictures of His creation, which is His first revelation to us of His existence.