Realism: Of Windows and Water

E. Dale Erickson’s gift is creating paintings that masterfully present an balance of the realism of objects with a character perception of those objects from the viewer’s point of view. The result is a painting that makes you feel like you could step into it and become a part of the story. This juxtaposition of realism to perception shows the true depth of his talent in storytelling. Most paintings come from true stories and feature people from his life. The works trend towards the large size which further pushes the boundary of experience. Dale is simply one of San Francisco’s most skilled contemporary realist painters.

Erickson’s paintings, drawings and prints chronicle his thirty-plus years in San Francisco. His subjects are colorful streets, interesting people from the city, his world travels, as well as a wide variety of still life subjects. He is an artist who has stayed true to his calling, dedicated to realism.

Erickson reveals a consistent handling and individual style. In his approach, the dance of color and light expose a traditional, formal treatment .of composition. At the same time formality is expressed quietly and uniquely in the casual elegance Dale imbues in most of his works