Erica Catherine

Erica Catherine is a freelance illustrator, surface pattern designer and Skillshare teacher, based in Ottawa, Canada. She hand draws each piece and adds colourful painterly textures in a warm nostalgic palette. She plays with line, form and space to strike a chord between pretty and peculiar. She feels eyes are their happiest when art is off, unexpected or seemingly not of this world - when they must recruit the imagination - inspiring curiosity, connection and a sense of wonder or make-believe. She is inspired by what she calls retro, deco, boho influences - in particular midcentury modular furniture, midcentury illustrations, shell and sea motifs, ornate line and scroll work, florals and nature. Erica creates art for stationary, apparel, interior and editorial markets. She has her heart set on a project in publishing, someday in the not too distant future.