Erin Hanson facts for kids
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Erin Hanson
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Crystal Hues by Erin Hanson
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| Born | 1981 |
| Known for | Contemporary artist |
Erin Hanson (born 1981) is an American painter. She is famous for her unique "Open Impressionism" style. This style uses very few brush strokes. She also applies paint thickly, which is called impasto.
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Erin Hanson's Early Life
Erin Hanson started painting when she was a child. She learned many art techniques. These included oils, watercolor, and drawing. By age 10, she was already painting pets for her neighbors. At 12, she worked after school in a mural studio. There, she learned to paint huge canvases.
Hanson has shared that seeing Vincent van Gogh's painting "Irises" was a big moment for her. It made her love Impressionism. She later studied figure drawing at Otis College of Art and Design. After college, she started a business. But her love for rock climbing and hiking led her back to painting. She found inspiration in nature.
How Erin Hanson Paints
Erin Hanson uses a special method called "Open Impressionism." She uses wide, bold brush strokes. She also paints alla prima, which means "all at once." This technique involves applying wet paint over other wet layers. She does not wait for the paint to dry.
Hanson often uses only four or five colors in her paintings. She uses minimal brush strokes to create her art. Before she paints, Hanson takes many photos. She uses these photos as guides in her studio. In 2022, it was noted that her unique painting style was part of a large collection of images. This collection was used to help train a computer program that creates images from text.
What Erin Hanson Paints
Erin Hanson's paintings show the beautiful natural places in the United States. She especially loves the American West. She often visits National Parks and other wild areas. Her trips include backpacking, rock climbing, and photo safaris.
She has found inspiration in places like Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mojave Desert in Southern California also inspires her. Some of the places she has painted include Paso Robles, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Anza-Borrego Desert.
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Erin Hanson's artwork has been shown in many art galleries. Her paintings have also been displayed in museums. These include the St. George Art Museum and the La Salle University Art Museum.
Her painting "Desert in Color" won a top award in 2019. It was named "Best of Show" at the Cowgirl Up! art show. This show in Wickenburg, Arizona, features leading women artists.
See also
In Spanish: Erin Hanson para niños
