interview/ liz rice mccray
I continue to be extremely moved by Eric’s paintings. His work radiates and engrosses the viewer in a range of emotions,many of which are difficult to putin words. To really appreciate the power of his subtlety, one really needs to see the originals. Eric’s soft but riveting lighting effects are produced with a technique calledglazing – He paints a very lightcoat of acrylic, lets it dry, paints over it with another very thin layer, lets it dry, over and over and over again. This technique requires an incredible level of patience, focus and care. Each painting takes him about a month (working full time) to produce. They are true
labors of love. It delighted me but didn’t surprise me when I learned that, just a few weeks ago, Eric soared over his many competitors to win the Gold Medal for best unpublished work from Spectrum, the prestigious annual compendium of the world’s best fantasy art. I hope those of you reading this interview from Eric will visit his website and enjoy the same aesthetically rich experience that he has provide me and so many others for so long.