​Eric’s work over the span of the last 22 years has moved from the viscous bravado of impressionistic landscape to the delicate articulation of realistic figure painting. Eric learned the art of painting as a child at the easel of his father, Kent. “Dad taught me how to think about color, not how he sees it, or how I should see it, but actually how to understand it,” he states. Eric’s use of color has been the constant interwoven thread throughout all the thematic variations over the span of his professional career.
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Today’s work with the figure encompasses the anatomy of dancers at rest, stretching, or vigorously engaged with their artform.  While working toward his BFA in painting from Utah State University, Eric concurrently performed with the USU Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and various music ensembles. He spent hours at rehearsals with the University’s modern dance company sketching the dancers. “I’d like to somehow merge the three art forms, painting, dance, and music in my work. I listen to modern jazz while I paint and try to get the movement and vibe going,” he says.​​​​​​​​​​​.
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Eric’s figures are collected worldwide, from Europe to Australia, and home in the United States.​