Pursuing oil painting in the Realist tradition fulfills my love of timeless design, craftsmanship, and beauty. I keep returning to nature, particularly flowers, as a source of wonder and inspiration. Flowers connect with us on an emotional level with the ability to evoke memories and enliven a space. I work primarily from life to reflect my subject's character, preserve its spirit, and share its beauty. Using methods passed down for generations and archival quality materials, I strive to create works to be enjoyed with every viewing for many years to come.
Erica Arcudi is a painter currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014, she moved to Florence, Italy to learn the craft of traditional drawing and oil painting at the Florence Academy of Art. In 2018, Erica joined the academy’s faculty and is currently an Adjunct Professor for the Masters of Arts in Studio Art program. Her work has been juried into exhibitions in the U.S. and internationally, including the Salmagundi Club in New York City, the Art Renewal Center International Salon, and the NC Artists Exhibition. Her work is in private collections in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Always painting from life, she aspires to create timeless works that capture the spirit of her subjects.
