Artists Bio
Eryn Tehan, Artist Bio, Statement and Curriculum Vitae
Artist Bio
Eryn Tehan was raised in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. She is best known for her modern, impressionist paintings with bold palette knife textures, and thick applications of intensely colorful oil paint. Her deep connection to the natural world, passion for exploration and sharing experiences, inspires her work.
Wielding only palette knives, Eryn creates chunky, visible thickness, adding to her unique style. One of the goals in her paintings, is to spotlight hidden colors in flora, creating powerful emotional responses and new ways of seeing and experiencing natural beauty.
A painter for only a few short years, she has quickly expanded her career. Of note, she has shown work at Ford Gallery, Alberta Street Gallery, The Lakewood Center for the Arts, The Oregon Society of Artists, 510 Museum, CHP Galleries, and has worked with The Chelsea Hicks Foundation, Step It Up PDX, and The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines. Her work is held in private collections across the United States.
Artist Statement
My artwork is inspired by nature and its power to heal. The smell of pine, the sounds of ocean swells, the colors of sunset. All these senses bring tranquility unmatched by any other source. Nature’s ability to rejuvenate our spirit, which is consistently being tapped by hectic, modern life, is remarkable. The places I’ve experienced rescued me when I was lost in the mundane. It brought me back to myself, unveiled the essence of my being, and all at once, revealed my purpose. Giving that gift of healing through art, is why I represent nature in oils. My work’s purpose is to serve as a channel for self-care for those with unreliable outlets and access to nature. When people see my art, I hope it’s a transforming experience; that they’re swept away into the painting and feel the beauty of the environment represented. As if they’re standing at the ocean’s edge, during a sunset, feeling warmth and color wrap around them. To tap their emotional wells and lighten the weight they carry. By applying thick oil paint with palette knives, mimics the textures in nature. The freedom of painting in impressionism transfers my emotions into each piece as I paint, giving my work its own life and vibration, profoundly understood and felt by those who visit my works.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon (2011) Minor in Multimedia and Digital Art, Dean’s list
OILS BY ERYN
PORTLAND, OR Owner/Operator February 2016 – Present
Work with clients to develop custom oil paintings. Create marketing materials and develop campaigns to maximize client contacts. Maintain social media presence to drive client interaction. Maintain records of transactions, creates invoices and manages accounting.
REPRESENTATION
Adelman Fine Art Gallery, San Diego, CA
Bush Barn Art Center, Salem OR
My Art Scout, Portland, OR
SAATCHI Art, Online Gallery
Singulart, Online Gallery
PARTNERSHIPS
The Oregon Society of Artists, The Arts Council of Lake Oswego
ART SHOWS AND EVENTS
SOLO: Mt. Hood Winery, Upcoming May 2020
GROUP: Mission Federal Art Walk San Diego, San Diego, CA, Upcoming April 2020
GROUP: Paso Robles Art in the Park, Paso Robles, CA, Upcoming April 2020
GROUP: Pittock Mansion Museum, Mt. Hood Contemporary Views, Upcoming January 2020
GROUP: Art You Enjoy, Adelman Fine Art Gallery, San Diego, CA, January 2020
GROUP: Music As Muse, Adelman Fine Art, San Diego, CA September 2019
GROUP: Chehalem Cultural Center, Willamette Valley Lavender Festival Plein Air Exhibition, July 2019
GROUP: The Arts Council of Lake Oswego, 510 Museum Chronicle: Plein Air Exhibition, July 2019
GROUP: Lakewood Center for the Arts, Art in the Park Juried Exhibit, June 2019
GROUP: Lakewood Center for the Arts, Artists Vision: Landscapes of the Imagination Juried Exhibit, June 2019
GROUP: Elisabeth Jones Art Center, For the Seventh Generation, May 2019
GROUP: Oregon Society of Artists Spring Juried Show, Upcoming, March, 2019
SOLO: Experiencing Oregon: The Impressionist Paintings of Eryn Tehan, Coffee House NW, December 2018 – January 2019
SOLO: Experiencing Oregon: The Impressionist Paintings of Eryn Tehan, Travel Portland, September 20
GROUP: Gallery 101, The Super Salon Show, September 2018
GROUP: The Oregon Society of Artists Fall Juried Exhibit, September 2018
GROUP: Friends of Luscher Farms Present: Twilight at Luscher Farms: A Farm- to-Table Fundraiser, September 2018
SOLO SHOW: Littoral, Red E. Gallery & Café, August 2018
GROUP: Littoral: Selective Preview, First Thursday in the Pearl Pop- Up Gallery, Regus Workspace, August 2018
GROUP: Lake Oswego Arts Council Plein Air Event & Gallery Showcase, 510 Museum & Art Space, June 2018
GROUP- Lake Oswego Open Show, Lakewood Art Center, June 2018
GROUP: Artist’s Vision: Artifacts of a Journey, Lakewood Art Center, June 2018
GROUP: Art in the Park, George Roger’s Park, with Artist Demonstration, June 2018
GROUP- The Portland Love Show: Ford Gallery, February- March 2018
SOLO- Petite Beach Scenes, Case Study Coffee, Portland, OR March- April 2018
GROUP- The Sharps and Flats Show, Visual Arts Gallery at the School Board & Public Safety Building, February 2018
GROUP- The Portland Love Show, The Ford Gallery, February 2018
GROUP- Alberta Street Gallery, Winter Showcase, December 2017- January 2018
GROUP- The Big 500 Art Show, CHP Galleries, December 2017
GROUP- International Human Rights Day and ICHRP PNW Live painting and Auction, December 2017
SOLO- The Eastern Oregon Show, Local Discoveries, Portland, OR,
SOLO – Just Bob Gallery Cafe, Portland, OR, Alberta Arts District, November 2017
SOLO- The Oregon Coast Collection, Insomnia Coffee Co, November 2017
