Portraits by Erica Meimei

02/01/2025

Happy February! 💘

I’m excited to be back at on Feb 19 for another Pastel & Sip: Create Your Own Pet Portrait ✨

Swipe to see some of my fave reveals from the last class 🥹

This time we’ll be painting on heart! shaped! canvases!! This might be my new favorite way to create pet portraits.

Need a last min date idea or Palentine’s outing?

Tickets are $35 each. All materials are provided, no art experience necessary. Link in bio to purchase! These go quickly, so snag them while you can 💞

01/27/2025

Finally had the chance to start on a new oil painting series 🌱 Swipe for progress pics!

These pieces are titled “Paths Unknown I & II”

They’re representative of my journey as an artist so far. I’m constantly feeling as though I’m embarking on new and exciting paths, and I’m in love with the adventure. Some days are harder than others, but I feel grateful to be on this journey.

These were originally going to be titled “Paths Less Traveled”, but realized I could pay homage to one of my inspirations in chasing new adventures—Anthony Bourdain (Parts Unknown).

01/08/2025

Want to learn a new art medium for 2025? ✨

Join me at one of my (beginner-friendly) oil pastel classes! All supplies are included.

Students will walk out of these classes with:

⭐️New knowledge of how to create with oil pastels—learn proper blending, layering, and detailing techniques
⭐️ A finished piece ready for framing
⭐️ A 10% off coupon to

Link in bio for tickets!

12/19/2024

Progress shots of this cat with stunning green eyes 💚

This cat is the start of a new (in-person) oil pastel class I’m planning for 2025 ✨

If you’re interested in learning how to create a variety of animal portraits with oil pastels, stay tuned! I’ll be releasing updates about this class early January.

You can also subscribe to my mailing list on my website (link in bio or at www.ericameimei.art) to stay up-to-date on my new classes and events!

12/13/2024

💙 Feeling grateful for this past year!

For those of you who don’t know, this was my first year dedicated to pursuing art full-time. There were plenty of times I’d felt overwhelmed and close to giving up but many of you made me feel so supported on this journey.

Some of the most exciting moments for me included:
1) introducing some of you to oil pastels for the FIRST time
2) sending in my 1st donation to a local rescue

These are things I didn’t expect to be able to do with my art, but am so happy that I could.

I’ve already been thinking about next year and am partnering with other incredible creatives to bring you even BETTER oil pastel classes and fun events.

Thanks again for supporting my journey, let’s see what we can do in 2025 ✨

12/03/2024

Grateful to be a part of the .dog.moms holiday gift guide 🎁✨

📣 Pet parents in New England: Check out their lovely guide to see all of the other incredible gift options to spoil your pets this season. From treats to toys, this guide has it all!

Go to: bostondogmoms.com/holiday-gift-guide-24 or the link in my bio. 💖

12/02/2024

5 Pastel & Sips scheduled for December! 🥂✨

I wanted to make sure there’d be plenty this month in time for Christmas! These make the best gift for pet-lovers that already have everything. All of my December events include gift-wrapping for your completed pet portrait. 🎁

Swipe to see the awesome work of past attendees 🐾

No art experience is required, all art supplies are included.

Check the link in my bio for tickets. These go quickly—some are already nearly sold out!

11/14/2024

✨🎁 Now accepting limited pet portrait requests for the holidays! 🎁✨

All are made with oil pastels and ready to be framed. My most popular size is 5x7” with prices starting at. $75.

To submit your request go to the link in my bio or ericameimei.art/commissions 💚

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

11/11/2024

Grateful to be featured in the Boston Dog Moms Holiday Gift Guide! Thank you so much for this sweet write-up.

If you're interested in supporting local pup businesses, check out the other awesome shops featured!: https://www.bostondogmoms.com/holiday-gift-guide-24

11/03/2024

Next up for Dogs from A to Z >>

E for English Bulldog! Love these grumpy looking guys 💚

Swipe for progress pics

11/01/2024

Finally made some more progress on my dogs from A to Z series! 💪

Here’s D for Dachshund 🌭🐾

What do you like to call these lil guys?

10/31/2024

Upcoming Pastel & Sip Pet Portrait Nights 🐾✨

Excited to be teaching more of you how to make colorful pet portraits with oil pastels 🥰

Just in time for the holidays, I’ll be providing special gift wrapping at each of these. 🎁

➡️Swipe to see the stunning pieces participants made at the previous ones! NO art experience required, I promise these are both easy AND fun to make. 🫶

Link in bio for tickets; hope to see you there!

08/27/2024

I’ll be this Saturday with another Pastel & Sip: DIY Pet Portraits 🐾🥳

No previous drawing experience is required for this class. Check out my pinned post to see how I run these! 💚

We still have a few tickets left, go to the link in my bio to purchase!

08/14/2024

07/20/2024

I’m SO excited to be returning to Monday (July 22) for another Pastel & Sip: DIY Pet Portrait Night 🐾

Join us for another fun evening with oil pastels, cute pets, and great drinks 🍺

Check out the link in my bio for tickets! 🥳

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