Erin Reinholtz is a fine art painter who uses dancing brushwork and color to explore the influence of light and nature on human well-being and connection.

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Her formal art education began at age 11, and Erin earned a BFA in Studio Art and a minor in Psychology from Northern Illinois University, followed by a Master's in Arts in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago. She then worked as an Art Therapist in Illinois and California before moving to Michigan with her husband in 2011.

 

There, she opened a portrait photography studio and worked part-time for nine years, while raising her four children. After her youngest was born, Erin developed a condition that caused extreme discomfort in her eyes and left her unable to tolerate light. Worrying she may never be able to paint again, Erin realized how much she had taken her ability to draw and paint for granted. When finally cured, Erin felt compelled to return to painting and that she had much more artwork in her waiting to be shared with the world. As Erin began painting more and more, her studio was eventually taken over by her paintings. She closed her portrait business and now paints full-time.

 

Erin has exhibited her paintings in many juried and group shows. Her work is part of numerous private collections around North America, and public collections including Corewell Health in Michigan, Buffalo Grove High School in Illinois, and Farm Bureau in Lowell, Michigan.

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When not painting, she can be found exploring the outdoors, cozied up with a book, or hanging out with her family and pets. She loves bad jokes, good adventures, and deep conversations and tries to live each day with intention and gratitude.