Artwork by Justin Erickson

Well… rainy season is in full swing here in Vancouver. So here’s some gold to lighten up your Friday. . . . #americangoldfinch #goldfinch #birdwatching #thistle #surfacepatterndesign #design #patterndesign #madeincanada #birdsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXUmYPivJlX/?utm_medium=tumblr

I recently rephotographed a bunch of my product photos. So I’ll be sharing them over the next few posts! Ps. There are only five prints left! Once they’re gone, they’re gone. . . . #portrait #colouredpencils #illustration #queenofspades #playingcards #blackandwhite #surreal #smallartistsupport #smallartist (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXM6K5PP-pm/?utm_medium=tumblr

Got a gamer on your list? Well do I have the print for you. “Din’s Fire” and it’s on sale! Link in my bio . . . #legendofzelda #ocarinaoftime #oot #printsale #artsale #holidaygiftideas #holidaygift #artbusiness #mixedmedia #fineartprint (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCduO9vfEk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Found myself thinking about “Chickadees in Autumn” today. I think it’s my favourite commissions from this past year. . . . #throwback #chickadees #birdwatching #autumnvibes #watercolour #artistsoninstagram #sold #feelinginspired #timetopaint #supportlocalartists (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW6ckRDBwB6/?utm_medium=tumblr

That’s right I’m jumping on the bandwagon and hosting a sale over the weekend. Link in my bio. . . . #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #sale #cybermonday #artforsale #supportartists #artistsoninstagram #cards #prints #originalart (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWwaGZGP36-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Refreshed this pieces framing, couldn’t be happier with the outcome! . . . #pictureframing #pictureframer #artistsoninstagram #lunamoth #moth #originalart #watercolorpainting #artworkforsale #holidayshopping #willothewisp (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWq-gi4hG2F/?utm_medium=tumblr

Looking for something different? The Justin Erickson Art gift guide 2021 is out! Link in bio! . . . #holidayseason #holidayshopping #supportlocal #supportartists #giftguide #giftideas #artistsoninstagram #gardening #entomology #ornathology (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWSYbGPRrv/?utm_medium=tumblr

Lest we forget . . . #patterndesign #surfacepatterndesign #poppies #poppy #lestweforget🌹 #remembranceday #canadianartist #seamlesspattern #illustrationartists (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJetVeBmnh/?utm_medium=tumblr

I have a new stockist, just in time for the holiday season! A selection of my cards, and pins will be on display for Christmas at PMAG! Link in my bio. . . . #holidayseason #artmarket #craftsale #holidaymarket #pittmeadowsbc #supportlocalartists #holidaycards #lapelpins #artevent #madeincanada (at Pitt Meadows Art Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWHMc8ZPJO4/?utm_medium=tumblr

I put a blog together that displays all 21 of my Inktober drawings in one place. Link in my bio! . . . #inktober2021 #sproutober #handdrawn #artforsale #artforsalebyartist #smallartbusiness #illustrationartists #flowerstagram #floralart #bringthegardeninside (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWB-t-ivqOn/?utm_medium=tumblr

I have never made a Limited Edition print before. So I decided to try it with Liquid Sasakia and they look #stunning Now available for sale on my website. . . . #purpleemperor #emperor #purple #butterfly #entomologyart #limitededition #bringthegardeninside #artofinstagram #animalcrossing (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVyDq0CP1NM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ready for seven more drawings for this years inktober? Good! Here they are. . . . #flowerpower #ink #makeartdaily #artist #artoninstagram #drawing #flora #floraldesign #artoftheday (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVl7cuRvbZn/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ugh! I’ve almost survived another #inktober Here’s the first seven drawings from the prompt list #sproutober . . . #handdrawn #artbusiness #flowersofinstagram #flowers #ink #dailyartchallenge #drawingchallenge (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVg41vipR0D/?utm_medium=tumblr

Liquid Sasakia is finished! The original is going into an event next month, but limited edition prints are available now! Link in my bio. #smallbusiness #artbusiness #artistsoninstagram #purpleemperor #butterfly #colouredpencils #surrealism #animalcrossing (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNhXuBJJ0-/?utm_medium=tumblr

I enjoyed Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce so much I was inspired to design my own cover! It’s a humorously quirky story providing a glimpse into the world of entomology. I highly recommend it. (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-ZQfQpl9_/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Goldfinch and Thistle” Is my latest original! Created using a combination of watercolour and coloured pencil. Want more details? Follow the link in my bio! . . . #americangoldfinch #goldfinch #bird #thistle #summer #yellow #purple #watercolorpainting #gold #queerartist #queerownedbusiness (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ122r4hmOt/?utm_medium=tumblr

All set up for Art Downtown, I’m on the sea wall at the Vancouver Convention centre until 5pm! Come say hello if you’re able! . . . #vancouver #vancouverart #vancouverartist #canadian #canadianartist #getoutside (at Vancouver Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQRn_9HB50t/?utm_medium=tumblr