About The Artist

Hanging precariously and horizontally from red sandstone, fifty feet above the ground, may not seem like it would inspire the creation of beautiful oil paintings, but that is exactly what happened with Erin Hanson. Born in Portland, Oregon in 1981, Erin Hanson was raised in Southern California's Mojave Desert. It wasn’t until Hanson moved to Las Vegas to rock climb at Red Rock Canyon, however, that Hanson’s style was consolidated by a single inspiration and force of nature. Hanson’s thirst for adventure and love for art has been evident from a young age. Growing up in a family of Boy Scouts, Hanson’s favorite memories as a child were camping and backpacking in beautiful landscapes around California. Painting on an easel constructed by her father while in elementary school, Hanson worked to enhance her skills across many mediums including pastels, murals, oils and watercolor under the watchful eye of her mentor and always supportive family. Hanson was accepted into a special scholarship program in 1997 at the Otis College of Art and Design. Taking pause from her artistic passion to pursue her ongoing fascination with the world of science, Hanson graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Bioengineering in 2003. Clearly armed with the grit and determination to take on any ambition, Hanson reconnected with the world of art through her love of nature and adventure. Immersing herself in the red rock of Nevada and exploring the rugged terrain of the Wild West reinvigorated her desire to recreate the beautiful sites with powerful oil paintings. Hanson has rapidly emerged as a must-watch for art and nature lovers worldwide. Her eye for passionate color and invigorating take on landscape has earned her a steadfast fan-base and loyal collectors that await with baited breath to see what she will paint next.