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Erin Loree

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Lisa Congdon

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Mitchell Johnson

Marie Miller

Jamie Smith

Nicole Mueller

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I’ve been wanting to weave plant medicine and psychedelics into the conversation for a while now and I can’t think of someone I would’ve rather done this with than Erin Loree (who’s luscious abstract paintings are to DIE for, by the way). I’m eternally grateful for her openness and wisdom. Not to mention, I had the BEST time talking with her. In our conversation, Erin shared about what it’s been like for her to speak about ayahuasca publicly, how she’s navigated the topic within the exhibition world, the correlations she’s found between healing, ceremonies and the creative process itself, how she uncovers meaning in her work and tons more. Whether you’re interested in plant medicine or not, there are beautiful perspectives for all artists in what she shares-- and some fascinating stories about her adventures in the jungle, too.  About Erin Erin Loree is Canadian painter based in Toronto. Her work explores themes of transformation, inversion, and duality, with an emphasis on the process as a journey of discovery. She completed her BFA at OCAD University in 2012 and has since exhibited nationally and internationally in Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, and the UK, with a recent solo exhibition at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound. Loree was awarded the Robert Pope Artist Residency at NSCAD University in Halifax and has participated in residencies in Toronto and in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. Loree’s work has been featured in YNGSPC.ca, MOMUS.ca, CBC Arts, the Toronto Star, Beautiful Decay, Booooooom, and Huffington Post. She is represented by Peter Robertson Gallery in Edmonton.  LINKS Follow Erin www.erinloree.com @erin_loree -------- Follow the show  @artandmagicpodcast Follow Devon @devonwalzart www.devonwalz.com/podcast

I’ve been wanting to weave plant medicine and psychedelics into the conversation for a while now and I can’t think of someone I would’ve rather done this with than Erin Loree (who’s luscious abstract paintings are to DIE for, by the way). I’m eternally grateful for her openness and wisdom. Not to mention, I had the BEST time talking with her. In our conversation, Erin shared about what it’s been like for her to speak about ayahuasca publicly, how she’s navigated the topic within the exhibition world, the correlations she’s found between healing, ceremonies and the creative process itself, how she uncovers meaning in her work and tons more. Whether you’re interested in plant medicine or not, there are beautiful perspectives for all artists in what she shares-- and some fascinating stories about her adventures in the jungle, too. About Erin Erin Loree is Canadian painter based in Toronto. Her work explores themes of transformation, inversion, and duality, with an emphasis on the process as a journey of discovery. She completed her BFA at OCAD University in 2012 and has since exhibited nationally and internationally in Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, and the UK, with a recent solo exhibition at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound. Loree was awarded the Robert Pope Artist Residency at NSCAD University in Halifax and has participated in residencies in Toronto and in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. Loree’s work has been featured in <a href="http://YNGSPC.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YNGSPC.ca</a>, <a href="http://MOMUS.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOMUS.ca</a>, CBC Arts, the Toronto Star, Beautiful Decay, Booooooom, and Huffington Post. She is represented by Peter Robertson Gallery in Edmonton. LINKS Follow Erin <a href="http://www.erinloree.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.erinloree.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erin_loree/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@erin_loree</a> -------- Follow the show <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artandmagicpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> @artandmagicpodcast</a> Follow Devon <a href="https://www.instagram.com/devonwalzart/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@devonwalzart</a> <a href="http://www.devonwalz.com/podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.devonwalz.com/podcast</a>

14. Bridging Plant Medicine, Process + Meaning in the Work | Erin Loree

Thinking about taking the leap into becoming a full-time artist? Erin Loree did just that and through a crazy twist of fate, landed in Kim Dorland’s old studio in Toronto. Erin talks about how she approaches her large paintings, color palette and materials. From artist residencies in Peru, Plant Medicine, and observing the inner and outer world around her, she shares great insight into how she creates her beautiful work.  Erin is from Gananoque, Ontario. She completed her BFA at OCAD University in 2012 and received a Certificate of Advanced Visual Studies from OCAD’s Florence Program. She has exhibited nationally and internationally including Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, and the UK, with a recent museum solo exhibition at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound, Ontario. She has work in a number of collections including Toronto Dominion Bank, Holt Renfrew, and Imago Mundi. Loree was awarded the Robert Pope Artist Residency at NSCAD University in Halifax, and has participated in residencies at Artscape Youngplace in Toronto, and Sachaqa Centro de Arte in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the 2012 Drawing and Painting Medal, and Nora E. Vaughan Award from OCAD University, as well as an Ontario Arts Council grant. Loree’s work has been featured in YNGSPC.ca, MOMUS.ca, CBC Arts, the Toronto Star, Beautiful Decay, Booooooom, and Huffington Post. She is represented by Peter Robertson Gallery in Edmonton.   TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:  Taking the leap to become a full-time artist. How the universe has your back-Kim Dorland’s support and studio Leaning into a risk that feels right Material being as important in the image Advice on making large paintings and the tools she created to make them.  Her meditation practice, the truth of impermanence, and how her work reflects that.  “The form follows color for me”  Color to create tension and to create light “Painting monogamist”  Artist residency in Peru and Plant Medicine The painting process takes faith and perseverance and the process reveals the work  LINKS: DAN SULLIVAN-teacher at OCAD-“TRUST YOURSELF” Nicole Collins-OCAD- the value in making mistakes and the value in the process of making. Open to receptive while making. Progress is not linear, snakes and ladders, sometimes you have to slide down to find a ladder.  Trina Brammah- “sachaqa art center” Peruvian Rainforest, founded Work with natural pigments https://trinabrammah.wixsite.com/visionaryart   Ellen (norweagina)Work with natural pigments @primusprimus   Erinloree.com Insta erin_loree Peter Robert   I Like Your Work Links: I Like Your Work Podcast Studio Planner Instagram Submit Work  Observations on Applying to Juried Shows

Thinking about taking the leap into becoming a full-time artist? Erin Loree did just that and through a crazy twist of fate, landed in Kim Dorland’s old studio in Toronto. Erin talks about how she approaches her large paintings, color palette and materials. From artist residencies in Peru, Plant Medicine, and observing the inner and outer world around her, she shares great insight into how she creates her beautiful work.  Erin is from Gananoque, Ontario. She completed her BFA at OCAD University in 2012 and received a Certificate of Advanced Visual Studies from OCAD’s Florence Program. She has exhibited nationally and internationally including Toronto, Montreal, New York, San Francisco, and the UK, with a recent museum solo exhibition at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound, Ontario. She has work in a number of collections including Toronto Dominion Bank, Holt Renfrew, and Imago Mundi. Loree was awarded the Robert Pope Artist Residency at NSCAD University in Halifax, and has participated in residencies at Artscape Youngplace in Toronto, and Sachaqa Centro de Arte in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the 2012 Drawing and Painting Medal, and Nora E. Vaughan Award from OCAD University, as well as an Ontario Arts Council grant. Loree’s work has been featured in <a href="http://YNGSPC.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YNGSPC.ca</a>, <a href="http://MOMUS.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOMUS.ca</a>, CBC Arts, the Toronto Star, Beautiful Decay, Booooooom, and Huffington Post. She is represented by Peter Robertson Gallery in Edmonton. TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: <ol> <li>Taking the leap to become a full-time artist.</li> <li>How the universe has your back-Kim Dorland’s support and studio</li> <li>Leaning into a risk that feels right</li> <li>Material being as important in the image</li> <li>Advice on making large paintings and the tools she created to make them. </li> <li>Her meditation practice, the truth of impermanence, and how her work reflects that. </li> <li>“The form follows color for me” </li> <li>Color to create tension and to create light</li> <li>“Painting monogamist” </li> <li>Artist residency in Peru and Plant Medicine</li> <li>The painting process takes faith and perseverance and the process reveals the work</li> </ol> LINKS: DAN SULLIVAN-teacher at OCAD-“TRUST YOURSELF” Nicole Collins-OCAD- the value in making mistakes and the value in the process of making. Open to receptive while making. Progress is not linear, snakes and ladders, sometimes you have to slide down to find a ladder.  Trina Brammah- “sachaqa art center” Peruvian Rainforest, founded Work with natural pigments <a href="https://trinabrammah.wixsite.com/visionaryart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://trinabrammah.wixsite.com/visionaryart</a> Ellen (norweagina)Work with natural pigments @primusprimus <a href="http://Erinloree.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erinloree.com</a> Insta erin_loree Peter Robert I Like Your Work Links: <a href="https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Like Your Work Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/studio-planner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio Planner</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilikeyourworkpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/submitwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit Work</a> <a href="https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/applying-to-juried-shows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Observations on Applying to Juried Shows</a>

Taking the Leap to Become a Full-Time Artist & Leaning Into the Process of Painting with Erin Loree