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​I’m a traditional media artist and online teacher that's obsessed with creating and teaching art.

I 100% believe the world would be a better place with more art and artists in it, and this is why I'm passionate about sharing everything I know, no holds barred, and inspiring others to stay consistent with their art practice. 

I spend my days creating and selling my own art, producing helpful content that I share via this website and my YouTube channel, and mentoring beginner/intermediate artists from all over the world so they can gain the necessary technical and mindset skills to finally see their visions come to life. 

After teaching people of all ages and skill levels locally for over eight years and having seen the positive impact that art creation was having on their lives, I decided to take my work to the online world to extend my message even further.

I’m here to provide no-nonsense guidance and fully transparent, loving support to aspiring artists who're serious about taking their skills to a new level and want to bring ​their own light to the world.

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Sketching and Watercolor Painting Tutorials, Artistic Mindset,
Productivity and Time Management Tips, and more!

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Become a member of the Becoming Artists Patreon community to get immediate access to:
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  • A growing library of exclusive, ​real-time, fully-narrated, step-by-step sketching and watercolor painting tutorials, each with downloadable outline sketches/reference photos/supply lists

  • A growing library of classes and workshops that cover all Art Fundamentals basics (with extra tutorials and assignments!)

  • Weekly sketchbook prompts designed to help you stay consistent and progressing your artistic skills

  • LIVE monthly artist training sessions and paint alongs

  • Individualized feedback from me on your work

  • +MUCH more!
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  • *New resources and videos are uploaded every-single-week!
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  • The Art in Harmony Facebook group *Join over 1,700 positive, engaged artists of all mediums and levels sharing their work, providing each other helpful feedback and growing together.​
 
  • Inspiring messages and tips from me that I don't share anywhere else + helpful tips and tutorial videos sent to your email inbox twice a month
 
  • News about offerings I'm working on to help you advance artistically
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  • Opportunities to win free art feedback sessions with me
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​Thoughts from some of my lovely community members/students:


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I have followed Erika for a while on her blog, Pinterest, watched her videos, and receive her newsletter, enjoying her clear description of art concepts. Now I’ve been lucky enough to join her Facebook art group, watch her weekly live streams and had a personal Skype class. She is approachable, fun, and KIND! She quickly figured out where I was in my creative journey, encouraged me, and gave great feedback and tips to help me move forward.
-Barb Maki    (Alberta, Canada)

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Erika is energetic, talented, and the love she has towards the art, as well as for art enthusiasts shows in all she does. I truly admire and respect her work, as well as her work ethic. I  appreciate the time she has dedicated to inform and teach me different artistic skills. I would love to be able to take more classes with her and be able to work with her in the future. 
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-Jesus Cruz    (Florida, USA)
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​I have been taking online classes with Erika for several months and I love the way she makes everything so easy to understand. With her direct guidance and feedback, I've been able to progress my skills and am now able to do things I didn't know I could do.
Erika's one-on-one drawing and watercolor tutoring programs are very complete and nothing is left out. The exercises and assignments progress incrementally. She's takes you step-by-step, covering necessary Art Fundamentals, and really takes into account your current level and goals to individualize her classes. 
Thank you for being so inspiring and bringing art back into my life!


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-Bety Sol    (Nuevo Leon, Mexico)


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Check out more thoughts from students and community members here!
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