Eri Ishii

I was born in Japan, and now works in Vancouver, BC. My work is best known for evocative images with soft colours and depth. I'm trained in figurative drawing which provides strong backbones for my paintings.

Inspiration: I am in love with oil paint. Its buttery texture and luminous colours make me feel like a kid every time I paint. I work carefully on each painting layering paint and paying attention to subtle tones and proportions,. Each piece takes typically one month or so to finish (sometimes a year!). They are labour of love and no two paintings are ever the same.

The paintings are all signed on the back and ready to hang.

My work has been shown across Canada and internationally including USA, Japan, Taiwan, and Switzerland. They are in hospitals, rehab centre, corporate and private collections. Media coverage of my work includes CBC TV and Radio, Globe & Mail, and Vancouver Sun. I am represented by Ian Tan Gallery in Vancouver, BC.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! I'll be happy to connect with you and answer any questions you might have. Thank you for your interest and hope you will visit again.