The Life and Times of Erin Fitz

Sometimes I neglect Fitzbomb because a) I don't have time to write, b) I don't feel like talking, or most of the time, c) The moment has passed that makes a body of photos relevant. It's like Christmas in July, but not in the good getting gifts kind of way. So yesterday, when I was sifting through the thousands of photos I have taken since I started this blog, I  came up with a solution. 

I have yet another social media outlet, because, you know, I didn't have enough already. My new tumblr, The Life And Times Of Erin Fitz, allows me to post all of those photos in large or small doses, in or out of context, with a little or a lot of text. It solves the time, talking, and continuity issues all in one swoop. And if you've had enough of me already, that's cool too. If this is only an excuse for me to wax nostalgic over old photos, I'm totally fine with that.

Hopefully, as I'm entering a brand new phase in my life, I will have lots to talk about and not neglect the social media outlet that started it all, my little baby, Fitzbomb. Let's really make an effort to KIT. Ok?

Talk to you soon babes.

xoxo,

-Fitz

Who Am I? New Portraits

Currator Rebecca Wilson has chosen my painting Virginia to be featured in her collection Who Am I? New Portraits this week. 

Rebecca Wilson is a Director at the Saatchi Gallery, London. In May 2006 she brought her expertise from 14 years in book and art magazine publishing to the Saatchi Gallery, where she was instrumental in the launch of the gallery's online presence. In 2007 she created New Sensations, a prize for art students which identifies and supports the most exciting emerging artists. The prize is run in the UK with Channel 4. Prior to joining The Saatchi Gallery, Rebecca was editor of ArtReview, and before that deputy editor of Modern Painters.

 - Courtesy of Saatchi.com

You can check my painting and works by 50 other international artists by clicking here

Virginia Wagner is a painter living in NYC. Her paintings are surreal dreamscapes that displace manmade environments into darkened landscapes. I met Virginia at the Vermont Studio Center while on residency. She is one of my favorite people to this day.

New(S)

Hi guys-

Hope y'all are doing well. I'm a little more stressed than usual, but I'm going to try to keep up the PMA and appreciate how the stress will positively influence my summer figure. No Debbie Downers here.

Here's a little of what's been going on in my studio as of late.

I completed one of my more unusual commissions last month when I was hired to correct the nose on someone else's painting. The original painting was completed by another artist in 2006. Since then, the subject of the painting has gone through reconstructive surgery on the nose, and has quite a different profile. My job was to correct the painting, in the style of the original artist, to reflect the new nose. Long story short, I am also available for painting corrections and/or restorations.

If any of you are taking the time (AS YOU SHOULD) to attend the Maryland Film Festival next weekend, SURPRISE! a bunch of my paintings are hanging at the Charles Theater. If you can't make it out then, these cheery faces will be hanging through the month of June.

This month I also painted my first new baby commission. This little cutie gave me the challenge of keeping my brushstrokes subtle and smooth. 

This guy could talk sports like a champ. We debated the significance of spring training success during his photo shoot.

Lastly, in April I painted this little lady. 

Whelp, 3 paintings is making me feel like a bit of a slacker...I should get off of the interweb and get back to work. Enjoy this spring Saturday.

TTYL,
-Fitz